Week Calendar

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

Android Phones 101 for Seniors is designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors).

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

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

This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Get ready to celebrate with imagination, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us at the library as we launch a vibrant season of stories, activities, and adventures for everyone.

Celebrate Father’s Day with a personalized touch! Join us to create a custom mug using our Cricut Mug Press. Along with an introduction to basics of Cricut's Mug Press, craft a one-of-a-kind gift that’s both functional and heartfelt.

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

This summer break, join us for STEAM activities in the children's department! We're starting out with making galaxy-inspired jars. Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

Harahan's Color My World Summer Reading Kick Off 

Come join us at Harahan Library for a COOL STEM Project for all ages - Color My World Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirt!

Ever wanted to create a dazzling sculpture inspired by world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly? Now’s your chance—no glassblowing required!

Love Pokemon? We do too! Join our Pokemon Trainer Training Camp and collect badges while learning about the world of Pokemon. Ages 6+; Parental supervision required. 

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Add some color and texture to your space with a beaded wall art masterpiece! In this hands-on craft, you’ll design and create a unique piece using beads, wire, and other materials to bring your vision to life.

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids! 

Beat the heat and chill out with a fun afternoon movie at the library! Enjoy a great film, free snacks, and a cool, comfy space to relax.

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

A lonely unicorn, believing herself to be the last, searches for any others of her kind, while avoiding the malevolent Red Bull, the agent believed to have destroyed the rest of her herd.

Come sign up for Summer Reading 2025 at the Grand Isle Library with this kick-off event! We will have crafts and door prizes, and everyone is encouraged to join us. Prizes at sign-up for Summer Reading. 

When a tornado strikes in Kansas, Dorothy, her dog Toto, Tom and Jerry awake in a strange place, the Oz land, where they have to go on a series of wild adventures in order to get back to home. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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.

This week's theme is DRAWING & PAINTING! 

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!

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

Celebrate Father’s Day with a personalized touch! Join us to create a custom mug using our Cricut Mug Press. Along with an introduction to basics of Cricut's Mug Press, craft a one-of-a-kind gift that’s both functional and heartfelt.

The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross! Paint Along with Bob Ross and Audrey Golden in Season 5, Episode 6 to create Ocean Sunrise. Paints and supplies are provided. Please wear old clothing/t-shirts to enjoy the painting fun.

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

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?

Looking for ways to get involved and give back to your local community? Come out and help plan library programs, earn volunteer hours, and make new friends. 

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

Grab your dice and join the adventure! Teens ages 13–18 are invited to take part in epic quests, battle mythical creatures, and unleash their creativity during our Dungeons & Dragons sessions. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

Come join us for a fun evening of making cards! It’s a great way to express your feelings and share something special with someone you care about. We’ll meet at the East Bank Regional Library on Monday at 6:30 PM in the A/V Conference Room.

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

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