Upcoming Events

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

Take a fun-filled spin around the world of African and Louisiana folktales, music, and dance with Mama Saba!

Movie matinee for kids and families.

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Hot Jazz Special      by Jonny Hanna

Craft: Bongo Drums

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

Practice your reading skills with a rabbit! JSPCA small animal adoption coordinator Hannah will present information about rabbits, followed by the opportunity to read to a rabbit!

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

Join Chatty for 50 minutes of pure entertainment that includes miming, juggling and magic!

When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together -- and Dog Man is born.

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.

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.