Reservation

Trauma-Informed Care

9:30am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am - 12:30pm
Everybody
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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

Storytime: Shapes

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

Stay and Play!

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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.

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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.

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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Library: Live Oak Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Workshop for Beginners

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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Jodie Ellis

1:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Students presenting papers of faces of history .

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

Teen Advisory Board/Teen Time

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Games, Special Event, STEM/STEAM, Workshop, Writing Group, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want a chance to connect with teens in your community? Come join us for our Teen Advisory Board during our Teen Time Thursdays! We ask your feedback on our teen services and you earn community service hours.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
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: Aesop’s Fables  by Jerry Pinkney

Craft: Fox Puppet 

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

Stitch & Sew Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Us for Stitch & Sew Adventures: A Children's Hand Sewing Series at Your Library!

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

Game Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everybody
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Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Family Game Day, an afternoon of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, scrabble, puzzles, and more! Games, cards, and puzzles will be provided.    

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Fitness Goals

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Everybody
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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

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

Kids Chess Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Registration Closed
Required
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join our new Kids Chess Club for ages 7-12! This fun, non-competitive program is perfect for beginners or those who already know the basics.

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

Teen Café

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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Free Medicare Seminar

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Free Medicare Seminar to explain/discuss Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Drug Plans

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

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Medicare 101

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Learning the ABC's and D's of Medicare

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person beginner English as a Second Language classes.  Class is from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursdays.  Classes are for adults and focus on beginner English vocabulary and grammar.