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Afternoon Craft: Purple!

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: PURPLE!   

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

9:00am–9:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

ESL Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

Frank and Tammy’s Magic Show

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

Nature on the Geaux

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Frank and Tammy’s Magic Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

Homeschool Hour: Writer's Workshop (Create Your Own Book!)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Stay tuned for class subject announcements! Registration opens the preceding month. 

Nature on the Geaux

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Introduction to 3D Printing

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Full
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Tween Night: Shrinky Dinks

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12). This time we're making Shrinky Dinks! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

Cursive Writing

6:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Full
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

Music Mondays

7:00pm–8:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

Read and Sing

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Storytime with craft - Bee-Wigged by Cece Bell

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

A lonely, overlarge bee tries on a new identity for size in this tale of true friendship.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Nature on the Geaux

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

West Bank Regional Storytime: Purple Week!

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: PURPLE!   

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Story Time

11:30am–12:15pm
Ages 0-5
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old.

Nature on the Geaux

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This week's theme is WRITING AND STORYTELLING!

Arts Afternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 


 

Open Stitchery Fabric Arts Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

ESL Class

9:30am–12:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.