Week Calendar

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Book: My Teacher is a Monster (no, I am not) by Peter Brown

Craft: Stick Monsters

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.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 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.

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). 

Book: Owls are Good at Keeping Secrets by Sara O'Leary

Craft: Fun Foam Owls 

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

Book: Ten in the Den  by John Butler

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

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

Book: Where's My Mummy? by John Manders

Craft: Mummy Eyes Halloween Art 

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.

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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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.

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we’ll learn about the skeletal system, do an art activity, and learn about the library! Registration requested.

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 is a story time for children who are 5-8 years old. 1st and 2nd grade level children will visit us from Grand Isle School and the public who have children in this age group are invited to participate.

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.

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 

Catwalk your favorite vampire inspired looks. Face paint and Fake teeth provided. 

Book: Vampire Baby by Kelley Bennet
Craft: Vamp out!

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: What Does the Fox Say? by Christian Ylvis 

Craft: Paper Cup Fox Craft 

Mediums of Art presented by Jefferson Parish 4-H

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

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.

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

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 every third Wednesday of the month. Parental supervision required.

The American Diabetes Association presents Project Power, a childhood obesity prevention program promoting health food choices, increasing physical activity and building family and peer support.  Registration is required.

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