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Drum Life

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown 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
Event Details:

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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A Fancy Party!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Help us wish beloved children's book character Fancy Nancy a very Happy 25th Birthday! West Bank Regional's Children's Department is throwing her a Fancy Party with fancy crafts, games, and activities! 

 

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

Teen Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Love chess or just curious about it? Swing by the Teen Chess Club for chill games, good vibes, and some fun strategy battles. No pressure — whether you're a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone's welcome.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Afternoon Craft: Yellow!

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:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
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Reading to Rover

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs. Please do not bring your personal pet! Parental supervision required.

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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.

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Drum Life

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

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

Drum Life

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

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

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

Summer Safety Series: Water Safety for Kids

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Terrytown Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about swimming and water safety!

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

Teen Crafternoon: Marble Paper

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Create your own marble paper for postcards with this fun craft at the West Bank Regional Teen Center! All supplies provided, first-come, first-serve. This program is strictly for ages 12 and up. 

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

Create Space: Crochet a Bookmark!

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

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Cursive Writing Session - Registration Required

6:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Writing Group
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This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

African Diaspora Book Club-Alice Dunbar Nelson by Tara Green

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Born in New Orleans in 1875 to a mother who was formerly enslaved and a father of questionable identity, Alice Dunbar-Nelson was a pioneering activist, writer, suffragist, and educator.

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

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Waitlist
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.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Crochet

10:00am–11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

Teen Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Cancelled
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Teens Make Craft: Recycled Book Page Flowers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Give old book pages new life by turning them into beautiful, handcrafted flowers! In this eco-friendly craft, you’ll learn how to fold, shape, and assemble delicate floral designs using recycled book pages.

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 week's theme is FIBER ART & FASHION! 

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: COOKIES!!!

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)
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!

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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
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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.

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

Beginner Crochet Class

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

NOLA Games on Wheels Video Game Truck

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels!  Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Android Phones 101 for Seniors

9:30am–11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Android Phones 101 for Seniors is designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors).

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

I.Y.K.Y.K.(If You Know about Hygiene, You will Always Know) Workshop

12:00pm–1:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Girls ages 8-12, join The Confidence Campaign for a fun and interactive workshop on healthy hygiene habits! Learn the importance of daily routines like washing your face, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using deodorant.