Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

Reservation

Meeting

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Greater New Orleans Iris Society promotes the growing and promulgation of Louisiana irises.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly meeting of the New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society features a speaker on the care and maintenance of old garden roses. Free of charge and open to the public.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Membership meeting

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Saturday Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Grab & Go Craft: Pokemon Plate

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

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Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring a friend or several to play this multiplayer board game at Rosedale. Who will escape the house once the haunt begins?

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Library Sign-Up Party

10:00am - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
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Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Want a taste of what our libraries have to offer? Join us for a day full of fun with a Storytime performance, jazzercise, puzzle swapping and more after you sign-up or renew your library card!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft: Pigeons at school?

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library: Gretna Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. 

Book: The Pigeon Goes to School  by Mo Willems

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Book: Pizza for Birds by Bob Shea
Craft: Paint your own Ceramic Tea Candle Holder

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism. 

Book: V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Dewey Doables

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to draw and paint an animal on canvas. Ages 10 and up.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Art Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Lego Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Lego Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Richard Simmons Memorial Workout

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everybody
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come dressed in your 80s workout garb to Sweat to the Oldies in memory of our beloved native son, Richard Simmons. Feel free to bring a healthy snack and memories to share

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Saturday Matinee:

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everybody
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Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England to tropical Jamaica.  

Rated PG 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teen Crochet Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens ages 13-18, come join us for a crochet and knitting club! This is a space to work on your projects, meet new friends, and get feedback from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies, or use our limited in-library materials.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everybody
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Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.