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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
West Regional Library
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
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.

Midday Mystery Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
St. Rose Branch
Adults
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Pop Culture, Social
Event Details:

Are you a fan of mysteries of all kinds? Then join the Midday Mystery Club!

Each month we'll meet for an hour and half dedicated to the discussion of a topical mystery. 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Butterfly Diner

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hahnville Branch
Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration
Library Branch: Hahnville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Our flying friends are ready to dine! Help fill their Butterfly bellies in your own back yard this year! 

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.

Nerd Night: Fallout - Caffeinated Conviction

5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Regional Library
Teens
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

In the desolate remains of the wasteland, the Hubologists—ever in search of enlightenment—have opened a coffee shop called "The Sacred Brew".

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Teens Ages 13 and Older

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 Connect: Battle Bots

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Paradis Branch
Family
Registration
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Food & Cooking, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Enhance your Edison Robot with LEGO to create a fearsome Battle Bot. Whose creation will come out on top?

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.

Carnival Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Regional Library
Family
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon filled with joy and excitement at our Library Carnival Celebration!

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.

Teen Time: Anime Afternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
St. Rose Branch
Teens
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Social
Event Details:

Teen Time is now on Thursdays!

Calling all anime fans! Stop in and grab a snack as we watch an episode or two from our favorite afternoon anime.

 

This month's episode is from the show SPYxFAMILY.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

Thursday Thrills: ArtFest

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradis Branch
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for painting and chill. Have a lazy afternoon of painting, catching up with old friends, and making new ones.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Tweens and Teens Ages 10 and Up

Kids VRVerse

6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Regional Library
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Enter the VRverse with our SteamVR system! Each player can choose a game from our collection of awesome VR titles!

Please arrive early to secure your time slot!

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.

Library Closed - Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch, Planetarium, Virtual, Community Outreach
Description:

All library locations are closed in observance of Good Friday.

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.

Big Kid Storytime: Reptile Krewe

10:30am - 11:30pm
East Regional Library
Children, Ages 5-8
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8
Program Type: Special Guest, Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Big Kid Storytime at the library, where young ones continue their love of storytime to new levels!

Enjoy our special guest the Reptile Krewe and get hands-on with some incredible animals!

 

 

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 - 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

Egg Decorating

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hahnville Branch
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hahnville Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a creative and relaxing afternoon of egg decorating! From vibrant colors and intricate patterns to fun embellishments, you'll have plenty of materials to experiment with.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Petals & Popcorn

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Norco Branch
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon filled with creativity and fun! Create your own pressed flower bookmarks while we watch the movie Matilda (PG, 1h 38m) and enjoy some popcorn. A perfect blend of crafting and cinema!

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.

TBR (The Buzzy Reads) Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. Rose Branch
Adults
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative twist on a book club! 

Each month, we will discuss a popular book and enjoy a themed craft to bring the story to life. 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults

Cookbook Club: Kevin Belton

6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Regional Library
Adults
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large 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.

The theme for this month is Kevin Belton recipes.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Adults