Upcoming Events

Creole #43 Clock and Watch Club (NAWCC member)

10:00am–1:00pm

North Kenner Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: North Kenner Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

Clock & watch meeting with show & tell plus educational program.

Lego Club

10:30am–11:30am

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Old Metairie Library

Library: Old Metairie Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

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

Story Time With Craft - Swing It!

10:30am–11:30am

Ages 6-11

Harahan Library

Library: Harahan Library

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Book: Pete the Cat Rocks On by Kim Dean

Craft: Bass Guitars

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

Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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.

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.

TEA Club meeting

11:00am–2:00pm

Gretna Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: Gretna Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

monthly meeting

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.

AARP 4273

11:45am–2:45pm

Wagner Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: Wagner Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of the meeting to provide education, activities, philanthropic endeavors and information for seniors and retirees in the Metairie area.

Teen Movie Matinee: Barbie

12:30pm–2:30pm

Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

West Bank Regional Library

Library: West Bank Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Did you know the production of Barbie created a worldwide shortage of pink dye in 2023? This summer, the Teen Center will be spotlighting movies for the use of color in film to go with our theme, Color Our World.

Empowered By Empathy Support Group

1:30pm–4:00pm

East Bank Regional Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: Jefferson Room

Purpose of Meeting

Host a support group for parents and guardians of medically complex children.

Bollywood Dance

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Belle Terre Library

Library: Belle Terre Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please.

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

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: Summer Reading Program

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.

Princess Tiana Tea Party

2:00pm–3:00pm

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

East Bank Regional Library

Register Open

Registration Required

Register Open

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: Napoleon Room

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Summer Reading Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

You are invited to a tea party with Princess Tiana! Join us for cookies and lemonade, games, and crafts. Fancy costumes encouraged, of course!

Please register to reserve your spot.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

2:00pm–3:00pm

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Grand Isle Library

Library: Grand Isle Library

Room: Whole Branch

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:

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

BLK INK Writer’s Meetup

2:00pm–3:45pm

East Bank Regional Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library: East Bank Regional Library

Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor

Purpose of Meeting

Local writer’s meetup

Legos

2:00pm–4:00pm

Everybody

Lafitte Library

Library: Lafitte Library

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Legos

NOLA Games on Wheels Video Game Truck

2:00pm–4:00pm

Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

North Kenner Library

Library: North Kenner 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.

River Road Poets

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

River Ridge Library

Library: River Ridge Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry.

Saturday Midday Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm

Everybody

Live Oak Library

Library: Live Oak Library

Age Group: Everybody

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!

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.

Afternoon Craft: Pink!

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: PINK!

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.

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.

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