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This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Norco Branch" group

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.

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "Hahnville Branch" group

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.

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group

Homeschool Connect - LEGO Challenge

1:30pm–3:00pm
Paradis Branch
Children, Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come build with us! Enjoy a building challenge with us at our Homeschool Connect. 

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group

Nailed It! Cupcakes

4:00pm–5:30pm
St. Rose Branch
Teens
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to be the best cupcake decorator? Join us as we see who can win our "Nailed It" challenge, featuring a surprise design for you to recreate. No baking required! 

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

Food Allergies

This event features food and drink. Please contact library staff with any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

This event is in the "Paradis Branch" group

Thursday Thrills: Perler Bead Fidget Cube

4:30pm–5:30pm
Paradis Branch
Ages 10 and up, Teens
Library Branch: Paradis Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 10 and up, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make our own fidget cubes using Perler Beads.  

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Tweens and Teens Ages 10 and Up

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

LEGO Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
East Regional Library
Children, Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 5-8, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games & Activities

Calling all LEGO Builders! 

Build your own LEGO creations and meet new friends. Complete a different challenge each month.  

 

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "West Regional Library" group

Paper Bead Bracelets

6:00pm–7:00pm
West Regional Library
Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Children, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own beads for your DIY jewelry products using leftover scraps of paper.

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Winter Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of winter in this month's Evening Showings. You and your family will learn to find your way around the winter, night sky using the stars as guides.

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.

This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group

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.

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

Pokémon Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
East Regional Library
All Ages
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Throughout the Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Pop Culture
Event Details:

Calling all Trainers, young and old! Get ready to embark on a Pokémon-filled extravaganza. Whether you're a seasoned Pokémon Master or just starting your journey, there's excitement for everyone at our Pokémon Party! 

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

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:

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure introduces your young children to the wonders of stargazing with Big Bird and Elmo as their guide.

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.

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

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:

We Are Astronomers explains the science of astronomy and the work of astronomers.

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.

This event is in the "East Regional Library" group

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.

This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group

Learn With Us Bus

10:00am–10:30am
St. Rose Branch
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Outside
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Special Guest
Event Details:

Come see the Learn With Us Bus at the library! 

This event is in the "Makerspace" group

Hand Sewn Finger Puppets

3:30pm–5:30pm
Makerspace
All Ages
Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Drop by the Makerspace to learn how to hand a silly finger puppet. Then, decorate your puppet using embroidery stitches or our 3Doodler pens!

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Notes

Teens and children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the Makerspace.

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Forward! To the Moon explores humanity’s return to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis mission. Learn about our nearest neighbor in space and our plans to create a permanent base on it.

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.

This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group

Teen Time: Xbox

4:00pm–5:00pm
St. Rose Branch
Teens
Library Branch: St. Rose Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out, compete with your friends, or play on your own with our Xbox Series S.

Disclaimer(s)

Designed for Middle and High School Students

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

Planetarium - Evening Showing

6:30pm–7:30pm
Planetarium
All Ages
Library Branch: Planetarium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Planetarium Show, STEM
Event Details:

Forward! To the Moon explores humanity’s return to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis mission. Learn about our nearest neighbor in space and our plans to create a permanent base on it.

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.

This event is in the "St. Rose Branch" group

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.

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 for children under age 10.

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

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

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:

Join the adventurous dog, Max, on his trip to the Moon and learn about future life on the Moon in Max Goes to the Moon.

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.

This event is in the "Makerspace" group

How to: Read a Sewing Pattern

10:00am–11:30am
Makerspace
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make clothes, bags, and other garments using sewing patterns! Join Makerspace staff for a demonstration featuring common vocabulary and helpful tips to start sewing at the library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Notes

Teens and children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the Makerspace.

This event is in the "Planetarium" group

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:

We are ‘go’ to launch with the Apollo missions to the Moon. CAPCOM GO! immerses you and your family in the Apollo 11 story. Learn about our moon and the great space race.

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.