Upcoming Events

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

Interested in crochet? Join us at Westwego for our monthly Crochet Club. This month we will celebrate summer with a crocheted lemon coaster!

All supplies will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome.

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.

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

A day for outdoor, messy, artsy fun!

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT 12 KIDS 

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old.

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. 

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Stop by the Teen Center to pick up a kit for this colorful beaded necklace! All supplies are first-come, first-served. Due to potential choking hazards, this craft is strictly for ages 11 & up. 

Make Your Own Instruments — A Library Makerspace Program

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Join us for a fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12). This time we're making Dragon Eyes! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Learn some basic sewing skills and create your own corner bookmark or dice bag—perfect for readers, gamers, or anyone who loves a fun DIY project! All materials provided. Spots are limited and registration is required.

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts