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

Lego Club

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Cancelled
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

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

Project Power: Children's Fitness

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6-11
Lakeshore Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

We’re excited to host Project Power in our community for children aged 6–11! This no cost interactive program raises type 2 diabetes awareness, provides diabetes risk reduction education, and encourages participation from the whole family!

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
Program Type: Storytime
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. 

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

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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.

Free Play Lego Day!

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: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Missed Lego Club? Don’t worry! Today is all about letting your imagination soar and building whatever you’d like! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

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.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Plant Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, 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), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

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.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Lakeshore Matinee: The Wild Robot (2024, Rated: PG, 1h 42m)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

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.

Afternoon Craft!: Spring Tree

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.

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

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

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.

Homeschool Hour Communication Series: Creating Codes and Cyphers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn new forms of communication this month at the library! Our homeschool class will be learning about morse code, braille, sign language, and how to create secret codes and cyphers.

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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Music Mondays

7:15pm - 8:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

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

Storytime with craft - 10 Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin

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.

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.

West Bank Regional Storytime: Sports!

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! 

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.

Kitchen Kids: French Bread Pizzas

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: 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 for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

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: French Bread Pizzas

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! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

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 toddlers and young children ages 0-7. 

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.

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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Storytime with Craft: Easter

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

The last day of our Easter storytime includes an EGGSTREME EGG DROP CONTEST! Come try your engineering instincts comibined with egg science and knowhow to help us create the safest easter eggs known to Waggaman!

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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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

Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.