Week Calendar

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.  Large groups please call 838-4353 for an appointment.

Book: A Night on the Town by Caroline Merola

Craft:  Paper Plate Car

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 4 years old. 

Book: How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long

Craft: Treasure Chest Craft

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Book: Pirates Don't Take Baths by John Segal

Craft: Fabulous Foam Pirate Hat

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

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The Read and Sing Storytime includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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.

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 most Saturdays. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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.

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

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

Book:  Hello, Day!  by Anita Lobel

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 4 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Jack and the Beanstalk by Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)

Craft: Castle with beanstalk

Stories and activities for children 3+ and their families! Please call the Children’s Desk at 504-364-3664 for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. 

Book:  One Fine Day by Nonny Hogrogian

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

Book: Goodbye Summer Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

Craft: Fall Colored Cereal Tree

Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers ages 0-3! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. 

Ages: Adults; children with supervision

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.

Read, breathe and move with us! We will read and move along with yoga-inspired stories.  Registration requested.

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: Kaboom by Jessica Kulekjian
Craft: Salt dough Volcanos

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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.

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

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 our new program just for homeschoolers!  Parents will have the opportunity to request curriculum support resources while kids mingle and collaborate on a weekly STEM, art, or culinary activity.

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a Mexican dance performance, Spanish storytime, and craft! 

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

This event includes stories and activities for children up to 7 years old. 

Book:  Patterns Patterns Everywhere by Kellie Menendez
Craft:  Pattern Games and Activities

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 3 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Pirates, Ho! by Sarah L. Thomson

Craft: Treasure Chests

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Like to read? So does Oliver the Library Bear! Come meet Oliver and others just like you to share your favorite books and read with everyone! Meets one Wednesday a month. Parental supervision required.

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard. 

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.