What is the Teen Lock-In?
The Lock-In is an after-hours overnight event for teens taking place at the East Bank Regional Library. It is for teens, ages 13-17, who wish to participate in fun activities in the library after it closes.
Overnight Teen Lock-In at East Bank Regional Library
Saturday-Sunday, July 27-July 28 from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
What do I need to know about attending the Teen Lock-In?
The event takes place overnight on Saturday-Sunday, July 27-July 28 from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
TEENS ONLY event and is open to 50 teens, ages 13-17.
Happening at the East Bank Regional Library located at 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001
You must be between the ages of 13-17 at the time of the event.
A parent or legal guardian must complete a registration form AND sign a permission slip. A separate registration form and permission slip must be done for each teen wishing to attend.
You may complete a registration form below and download the permission slip at the end of the registration form. THE REGISTRATION LIMIT IS 50, SO REGISTER EARLY! Registration starts at 9:00 AM on Friday, July 12, and closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, July 26 or when capacity has been reached, whichever comes first.
Please complete the registration form to hold a place for your teen by Friday, July 26. Please download and complete the mandatory permission slip and either return it to the East Bank Regional Library Teen Center or bring the completed forms to the check-in table the night of the event. If teen is riding with a friend permissions slips must be turned in to the teen center before close on Thursday, July 25th. Teens cannot participate unless they have registered and turned in a completed permission slip.
FAQ
Q: When is the sign-in / drop-off?
A: Sign-in for the event starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.
Q: When is sign-out/pick-up?
A: Sign out for the event starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 7:30 AM on Sunday, July 28. A parent/guardian or an appointed adult must pick up the teen no later than the specified pick-up times or other measures per library policy will need to be implemented. Please bring a photo ID.
Q: What kinds of activities will teens get to participate in?
A: We have many great activities planned for the evening, such as Laser Tag, crafts, video games, etc. We don't want to give too much of the fun away.
Q: Will there be food?
A: Of course! We can't have an event for teens without food. We will be providing pizza, tea sandwiches (ham, turkey, cucumber, and strawberry), fruits, veggies, and a few small snacks. We will also have water and soda. If you have food allergies or dietary needs you are welcome to bring appropriate food and snacks. We do have a refrigerator.
Q: Who will be running the event?
A: The teen staff and other library staff from inside our library system will be running this event. We will also have a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Officer with us during the event.
Open to teens ages 13-17.
50 Spots available
Permission slips, photo release, and Laser Tag Waiver are also required. You can download those at the end of the registration form.