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Summer Reading Kickoff Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Norco Branch
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Throughout the Library
Event Details:

You’ve got the Golden Ticket to a Summer Reading Adventure! Play games, enjoy crafts, and get signed up for our Summer Reading Program.

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.

Through the Rainbow Lens

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Norco Branch
Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Join the Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of color science with rainbow paper and color-changing glasses! Test your skills by sorting beads through special lenses that alter their colors—can you crack the color mystery?

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.

Drum Life

10:30am - 11:30am
Norco Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Music & Dance, Special Guest
Event Details:

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life as musician Johannes Quilitz leads the audience on an uplifting musical journey! 

Wanna Be Bob Ross: Wilderness Scene

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Norco Branch
Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wanna be Bob Ross? Follow along as we take you step-by-step to paint a beautiful Bob Ross-inspired landscape on canvas. There are no mistakes, just happy accidents as we paint a wilderness scene.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

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.

TMM Project

10:30am - 11:30am
Norco Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Music & Dance, Special Guest
Event Details:

The TMM Project will collectively color our culture with art from around the world using live saxophonists, jazz music, street dance, Latin percussion, and more!  

From Paper to Picture: The Art of Eric Carle

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Norco Branch
Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of Eric Carle through colorful collage art! Create your own masterpiece using Carle’s signature paper techniques and your colorful imagination.

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.

Senior Social

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

Activities, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.

Senior Social

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

Activities, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.

Library Closed - Juneteenth

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 Juneteenth.

Video Game Truck

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Norco Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Outside
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming, Outdoor
Event Details:

Drop in for a turn in the gaming truck! Play your favorite family-friendly, multi-player video games in a luxury, limo-style, air-conditioned theater on wheels with NOLA Games on Wheels!

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.

The Yuck Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Norco Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Music & Dance, Special Guest
Event Details:

Getting messy is part of the fun in the Yuck Game Show, where volunteers from the audience are divided into two teams to participate in science-themed games and demonstrations. Watch out—the winning team's captain gets covered in slime! 

Super Smash Bros Tournament!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Norco Branch
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Super Smash Bros players! Test your skills against others and see who is the best of the best. While you wait to compete, make Super Smash themed buttons and complete activities! 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

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.

Cottagecore Perler Beads

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Norco Branch
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute companion with perler beads! Make your favorite cottagecore designs or pals while watching episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends (PG-12). 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

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.

Library Closing Early

5:00pm - 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
East Regional Library, St. Rose Branch, Norco Branch, West Regional Library, Paradis Branch, Hahnville Branch
Description:

All library locations are closing at 5:00 pm.

Library Closed - Independence Day

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 for Independence Day.

Slime Time!

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

Get ready for a squishy, stretchy, and totally fun time! Join us for a slime-making adventure where you’ll mix, create, and customize your own slime masterpiece. Perfect for those who love hands-on, messy fun!

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.

Bright Star Theatre: Peter Pan

10:30am - 11:30am
Norco Branch
All Ages
Library Branch: Norco Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Special Guest
Event Details:

Watch as acclaimed comic duo Lenny and Mabel bring the literary classic Peter Pan to life in a hilarious play within a play.  

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.

Senior Social

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

Activities, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.

Senior Social

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

Activities, snacks, and fun for senior citizens.