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Election Day

All Day
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Election Day

All Day
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Election Day

All Day
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Election Day

All Day
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Election Day

All Day
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Election Day

All Day
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Children's Area
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  The Children's Dept. will be closed today for election purposes.

Election Day - Library Open for Voting Only

All Day
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Whole Branch
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  Lakeshore Library will be closed to the public today due to elections but open for voting purposes only.

Grab and Go Craft

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic - Forging an Independent Path to Publication

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Local author Elisa M. Speranza will discuss the nuts and bolts of the book publishing process, with a special focus on alternative ways of getting your book into the world.

Saturday Craft

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
Event Details:

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

Adult Watercolor Classes

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour and a half. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

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

Watch & Clock meeting with an educational program

Harahan Library - Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
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.

Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Avondale Library
Library: Avondale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Theme: Spring Into Reading - Clouds

 

Book: It Looked Like Spilt Milk

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. 

Reading to Rover

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Other
Event Details:

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

Trading Card Game Day

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you like card games? Well, come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hang out and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

Family Board Games

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
Event Details:

Join us for Family Board Games at the library! Ages 5+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)?

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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 first comes, first serve, while supplies last.

Book Bedazzling

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative book bedazzling event by decorating your favorite reads. Personalize your book covers with glitter, gems, and much more. Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Monthly Meeting - NOSHA

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Robert Fieseler, a local author and activist, will discuss “Thomas Paine and the Value of Dissent,” at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie This event is f

West Bank Regional Afternoon Craft!: Fish Sticks

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, 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.

Election Breakdown

All Day 5/17–5/18
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election

Election Breakdown

All Day 5/17–5/18
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Program Type: Election