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.

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.

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horacek

Craft:    Sun Catcher Butterfly 

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 7 years old. Stories, rhymes, and music are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

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.

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

We are taking our messy art projects outside! Explore all of the different art stations that are set up to maximize creativity.

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT 12 KIDS 

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

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old.

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.

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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: 

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

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

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

Learn about swimming and water safety!

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!

Make your own mini lava lamp! Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

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

Movie matinee for kids and families.

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

When Freddy Lupin's wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon sprite on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before the earth and moon collide. 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 FIBER ART & FASHION! 

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 and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Maybe Something Beautiful How Art Transformed a Neighborhood  by F. Isabel Campoy 

Craft: Mosaics

Storytime

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

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.

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

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!