Gretna Library Closure Notice

The Gretna Library will be closed on Saturday, June 7th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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Chatty the Mime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
West Bank Regional Library
Upcoming
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, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please call the West Bank Regional Children's Desk to speak with a member of staff at 504-364-3664.  

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Chatty the Mime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
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, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with craft - Sebastian and the Balloon by Philip C. Stead

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.

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Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

West Bank Regional Storytime: Rainbows 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: RAINBOW!   

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Kitchen Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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 event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Kitchen Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Folk Songs

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain by Jonathan Emmett and Deborah Allwright

Craft:    Cardboard Guitar

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime

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

 Join us for books, songs, and dancing!  We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for young children.

BOOK: The Book in a Book in a Book by Julien Baer

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

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 is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teen Advisory Board: Teens Read to Tots

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Teens (Ages 12-18)
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your young child to read with a teenage volunteer. Want to volunteer? Contact Nicole at Belle Terre Library.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Stay and Play!

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

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Fitness Goals

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Evening Storytime & Craft

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Grab & Go Craft

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

 

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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.