Upcoming Events

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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.

Read, breathe and move with us! We will read and move along with yoga-inspired stories.  Registration requested.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

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.

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 most Saturdays. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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 other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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

Book:  Hello, Day!  by Anita Lobel

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 4 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Jack and the Beanstalk by Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)

Craft: Castle with beanstalk

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. 

Book: Kaboom by Jessica Kulekjian
Craft: Salt dough Volcanos

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 us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a Mexican dance performance, Spanish storytime, and craft! 

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

12-year-old Henry grew up dreaming of playing baseball despite his physical shortcomings.

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.

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 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.