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.

We are cutting up! Join us at Collage Coterie and make your own collage of mixed media.  Take the time to make your own unique piece of art

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

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.

Self-portrait in clay. Ages 10 and up.

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Teens ages 13-18, come join us for a crochet and knitting club! This is a space to work on your projects, meet new friends, and get feedback from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies, or use our limited in-library materials.

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.

Art instructor Barbara Siede will lead  four-part series titled “Drawing Faces and Figure,” from 2 to 4 p.m. on four consecutive Mondays in September beginning Sept. 9 at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway. 

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

You'll learn the fundamental skills and techniques needed to make beautiful hand-made creations. Hooks and yarn are provided.

Complete projects and work on skills. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 50 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Limited art supplies are provided (while supplies last) or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

Book: Fall is For School by Robert Neubecker

Craft: Leaf Bean Art

Project: Finish projects and work on skills. Bring your own project to work on or work on one of ours. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own.

Stop by after school and make something cool! Either learn to crochet and make your own blankets or clothes or learn to create collage art. All supplies will be provided. 

Embrace your creativity with spirograph art! Join us at Westwego Public Library to create psychedelic, geometric art.

Supplies provided, or bring your own 100% cotton fabric. Various sizes of large scraps or fat quarters are good sizes for this project.

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

Are you a big fan of anime and manga? We'll watch anime episodes and movies, discuss our favorite series, and much more!