Zen Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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.

Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as give, feedback on writing.

Jefferson Parish Library's Children's Book Festival

9:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Michelle Dumont, author of a new children’s board book titled Phoebe Cakes the Bulldog, A Mardi Gras Tail, will be the featured speaker at the annual Jefferson Parish Children’s Book Festival , at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec.

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Stonebridge Villa's

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual Homeowners meeting that is held each year there at the library, much thanks, Hoover

Lego Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Other
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 Lego Club 

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New Orleans Achievement Foundation

10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Guide Right/Kappa League Monthly Meeting

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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.

Story Time With Craft - Jack Frost

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6-11
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). 

Book: Here Comes Jack Frost  by Kazuno Kohara

Craft:  Beaded Snowflake Ornament    

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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:

Craft:

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TEA Club meeting

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Performance, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Come for a special puppet show performed by the students of Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy! After the show there will be a craft and snack offered.

Anime Club

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

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Human Rights Day Celebration

12:30pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Celebration and Program for Human Rights Day

Dewey Doables

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

More information will be posted soon.

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Financial Wellness Seminar & Training

1:30pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Business Opportunity Presentation & Training

Sensory Saturday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Community Crafternoon: Santa's Workshop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family, Everybody
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
You're invited to be an elf for a day! Come visit our workshop for holiday crafts!

Lego Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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!

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Monthly Meeting of Daughters of Elks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

River Road Poets

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

Saturday Matinee:

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

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Cancelled

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everybody
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.