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

Afternoon Craft: Black & White!

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:

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 colors are: BLACK AND WHITE!   

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.

Hula Hooping for Everyone

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

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hula Hooping for Grown Ups

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Think you can't? Yes you can!  In this beginner level class, participants will learn a variety of hula hooping moves.  Hooping is a low impact cardio exercise that improves balance, core strength, and calms the mind.

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

West Bank Regional Storytime: Black and White 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's are: BLACK & WHITE!   

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

Teen Wellness Afternoon: Guided Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Increase circulation, de-stress, and regain focus with this guided meditation hour in the West Bank Regional Meeting Room. This program uses recordings and will not have a live instructor. 

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. 

Pokemon Trainer Camp

2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classic Movie Night: My Man Godfrey (dir. Gregory LaCava, 1936, 94 min.)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Movie
Event Details:

A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.

Presentation to follow: Carole Lombard, Part 1

Unintended Consequences Teacher Workshop

10:00am - 2:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

The meeting will be a workshop for Jefferson Parish teachers regarding coastal land loss in Southeastern Louisiana. The workshop will help teachers develop curriculum based on this theme.

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

Teen Movie Matinee: Godzilla Minus One Minus Color

12:30pm - 3:45pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer the Teen Center will be spotlighting the use of color in films to go with our theme, Color Our World. Have you ever thought about how black and white can change the tone of a movie?

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

Teen Game Day! Spider Man: Sackboy

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Cool off at the Teen Center with a game of Sackboy for PS5! All attendees will alternate for turns in using the controllers depending on the number of people present. This game is age-appropriate for teens and older kids. 

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: Rainbows!

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:

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: RAINBOWS!   

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

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.

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.

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. 

Jefferson Parish Head Start

10:00am - 4:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Staff Training

Jefferson Parish Head Start

10:00am - 3:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Staff Training

State Licensing Class

10:00am - 4:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

State licensing class

State Licensing Class

10:00am - 4:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

State licensing class

State Licensing Class

10:00am - 4:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

State licensing class

State Licensing Class

10:00am - 4:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

State licensing class

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Boating Safety - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

9:15am - 4:15pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a boating safety class beginning at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, Ag. 9, at the Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Tuesday Morning Movie

10:30am - 12:30pm
Everybody
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.  Designed especially for our patrons with intellectual developmental disabilities and their caretakers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Any Book Club (Gothic)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for an Any Book Club. Choose any book from the genre--this month it's Gothic Fiction--and come ready to discuss it with the group.