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Nerd Night: Jackbox Jamboree

5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library
Teens
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Social
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild, laugh-out-loud gaming session! Join us for Jackbox Jamboree, where you and your friends can dive into a variety of hilarious and interactive games using your phones (or computers) as controllers.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

Adventure League

6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Gather for an adventure unlike any other in Dungeons & Dragons! Assemble your party, create characters with unique abilities and backstories, and embark on quests filled with danger, treasure, and unexpected twists.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

AARP Tax Aide

9:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Description of Your Meeting

Please use the AARP Locator Tool to make an appointment. Enter your zip code and choose "Destrehan Library" from the list. You may also call 985-240-2285.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Norco Branch
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.

Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Themes change weekly and play activities follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Hahnville Branch
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Hahnville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.

Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Themes change weekly and play activities follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Homeschool Teen Connect: Nailed It - Cupcakes!!

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Paradis Branch
Teens
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Try your hand at recreating a cupcake design. How close or how far will you get? No baking required!

Rock Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library
Children
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a creative and relaxing Rock Painting Program, where participants of all ages can explore their artistic side and bring ordinary rocks to life! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Registration Notes

Please only enter the names of the children who will be participating in this program, but plan to be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted for children under age 10.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Spring Craftapalooza

6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Regional Library
Family
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! We'll provide a selection of second chance crafts and you bring the creativity. This program is family friendly.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Planetarium
Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: Ages 10 and up, Adults, Family
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

We have set our sights on Mars: the Ultimate Voyage. Learn about NASA’s current research and training, paving the way for humanity to survive the two-year journey to the red planet and back. 

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
St. Rose Branch
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.

Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Themes change weekly and play activities follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Cookbook Club: Easter Brunch

11:00am - 12:30pm
Paradis Branch
Adults
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Choose a recipe from the selected theme and prepare it for the meeting. Everyone will share information about their dish.

This month's theme is Easter recipes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

German Coast Farmers' Market

8:00am - 12:00pm
East Regional Library
All Ages
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Outdoor

Visit the German Coast Farmers' Market at the East Regional Library parking lot for fresh local produce, food vendors, and shopping from local artisans.

While you're here, stop into the library! We are open from 9 am - 5 pm on Saturdays.

Planetarium - Children's Matinee

10:00am - 10:45am
Planetarium
Children, Family
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

In Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea, two children travel back to the time of dinosaurs. While exploring the supercontinent Pangaea, they learn basic geology.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Planetarium - Saturday Matinee

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Room: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

STARS runs as our Saturday Matinee this month. You and your family will learn about the life cycle of stars, from stellar formation to black holes.

Disclaimer(s)

Planetarium Show Notes

Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.

Silver Sneakers Classic

10:00am - 10:45am
West Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Silver Sneakers Classic focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of motion for daily life activities.

Non-members and beginners are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga

11:00am - 11:45am
West Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase balance, flexibility, and range of movement. 

Non-members and beginners are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Homeschool Connect: Zoetropes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hahnville Branch
Family
Registration
Library Branch: Hahnville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Explore the fascinating world of animation by creating your own moving images with this classic spinning device.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Registration Notes

Please only enter the names of the children who will be participating in this program, but plan to be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted for children under age 10.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

AARP Tax Aide

9:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Description of Your Meeting

Please use the AARP Locator Tool to make an appointment. Enter your zip code and choose "Destrehan Library" from the list. You may also call 985-240-2285.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
East Regional Library
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.

Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Themes change weekly and play activities follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Paradis Branch
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.

Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

Themes change weekly and play activities follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.

Senior Social

11:00am - 12:30pm
Norco Branch
Adults
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Social
Event Details:

Games, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Senior Social

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Norco Branch
Adults
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Social
Event Details:

Games, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Flying Needles

5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

This knitting and crocheting group is open to anyone who wants to learn a new craft or share their talents. 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Speak Up! Improv Games - Campfire Stories

5:30pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Social
Event Details:

Sharpen your public speaking skills through improvisation games and storytelling. Feel free to find or write your own ghost story, spooky poem, monologue, or novel excerpt that you might hear recited at a late night campfire gathering.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Designed for Teens Ages 13 and Older