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

Tuesday Crochet

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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

Crochet for Beginners

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Beginner Crochet Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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

Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet & Coffee

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

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 "Family" group.

After-School Kid Zone

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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.

Advanced Crochet Class

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Open Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our A/V Conference Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

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

Teen Take and Make Craft!

05/01/2025 @ 3:00pm - 05/02/2025 @ 4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Center to pick up this easy spring craft! 

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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

Story Time with the School (ages 3-5)

9:30am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
Grand Isle Library
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This is a story time for children who are aged 3-5 years old. Pre-K and Kindergarten grade level children will visit us from Grand Isle School and the public who have children in this age group are invited to participate.

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 "Family" group.

Homeschool Hour Series: Theater Comedy/Tragedy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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

Kids' Craft

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Grab & Go Craft: Baby Yoda Puppet

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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.

Craft: Baby Yoda Puppet

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

Saturday Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
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. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 a.m.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Painting Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everybody
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a painting workshop for all ages and skill levels. All supplies provided.

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

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.

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

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. 

Book: 
Craft: 

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

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.

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.

Dewey Doables

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Star Wars Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everybody
Grand Isle Library
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Come join our Star Wars party at the Grand Isle Library. We will be showing the original Star Wars film. We will also have fun crafts and snacks. All are welcome.

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!: Handprint Cactus

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:

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.