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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: 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. 

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

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

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Sensory Saturday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
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), Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

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CRAFTERNOON

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 

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

Afternoon Craft!: Beaded Caterpillars

12:00pm–12:30pm
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, STEM/STEAM
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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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
Room: Children's Stage Area
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.

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

Homeschool Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Welcome back to our Community Homeschool Hour! No reservation required. Classes are geared toward ages 6 and up but our younger friends are welcome to join as well. Class is open until materials run out. 

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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with craft - Who loves the little lamb? by Lezlie Evans

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 babies through preschool age children. 

Today's story is Who loves the little lamb? by Lezlie Evans. Lion and lamb stick puppets craft to follow. 

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Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

West Bank Regional Storytime: Singing in the Rain

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:

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Homeschooler Hour: Hurricanes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week, we will have a special guest, Prof. Peter Yaukey of University of Holy Cross, in to talk about hurricanes! Followed by a rain cloud in a jar activity. Registration requested, younger siblings welcome!

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Open Stitchery Fabric Arts Club

5:15pm–6:15pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program, 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 "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Flyer promoting Story Time & Craft on March 11, 2026 beginning at

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

Story and Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

 

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

A Very Special Storytime: Reading to Rabbits!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A very special storytime comes to Live Oak Library. These rabbits are quite literary, literally speaking! Come one, come all and read to one rabbit, two rabbits, three rabbits, fore! Look out, theres a rabbit jumping there.

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Open Spanish Class

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, 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, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft - Luck of the Irish

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends by Una Leavy 

Craft:  Lucky Charms Necklace 

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

Comic Book Club!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

We strive to share what we know and proudly fail at what we don't. We are not in the pursuit of perfection, but of making true art.

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. 

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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
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
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Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, 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, Senior Citizens, 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

Kids' Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Flyer promoting Kids' Craft on March h13, 2026, where we will be making

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

Lego Club

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Video Game Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11, Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

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

STEM Saturdays

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

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.