Upcoming Events

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

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

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.  Large groups please call 838-4353 for an appointment.

Book: Clancy the Courageous Cow by Lachie Hume

Craft: Clothespin Cow

Stories and activities for children 3+ and their families! Please call the Children’s Desk at 504-364-3664 for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. 

Book:  Under the Table by Allan Ahlberg

Join us for our new program just for homeschoolers!  Parents will have the opportunity to request curriculum support resources while kids mingle and collaborate on a weekly STEM, art, or culinary activity.

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard. 

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 4 years old. 

Book: Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton

Craft: Dinosaur Handprint Craft

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Book: Fiesta babies by Carmen Tafolla

Craft: Enchanted Fiesta Mobile Craft

This event includes stories and activities for children 3 to 7 years old.

Book: Fire Chief Fran by Linda Ashman

Craft: Paper Firetruck

Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers ages 0-3! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

Book: Fall is For School by Robert Neubecker

Craft: Leaf Bean Art

This event includes stories and activities for children up to 11 years old. 

Book:   Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting
Craft:   Halloween Paper Crafts

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Embrace your creativity with spirograph art! Join us at Westwego Public Library to create psychedelic, geometric art.

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

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Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. 

Ages: Adults; children with supervision

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 3 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Rumpelstiltskin by Paul Zelinsky (Illustrator)

Craft: Royal Crown