Jean Lafitte Seafood Festical

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

Tuesday Crochet

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

Read and Sing

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

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

Storytime with craft - Gilbert the Great by Jane Clarke

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

This week's book is Gilbert the Great by Jane Clarke.  Gilbert, a shark, is great friends with a small fish.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Tuesday Morning Movie

10:30am - 12:30pm
Everybody
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.

Reservation

JPHSA Social Inclusion

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

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

West Bank Regional Storytime: May Flowers!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

Story Time

11:30am - 12:15pm
Ages 0-5
Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
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 "Ages 6-11" group.

CLASS VISIT

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Reservation

Raphael Semmes Chapter UDC

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

business

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Relief from Seasonal Allergies"

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Seasonal Allergies - Are seasonal allergies making you feel terrible? Humana Educational Presentations for the Community will provide a presentation at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 20 to provide patrons with steps they can try to hel

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

Homeschooler Hour: Narwhals!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week we're learning about narwhals! We'll make our own narwhal tusks and try out a narwhal science activity. For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome.

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

Kitchen Kids: Lo Mein

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah-jong for Fun

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This group is geared for those who want to play (and even learn) the American version of Mah-jong, the traditional tile game established in China about 100 years ago. It meets (almost) every Tuesday in the A/V Conference Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Northstar Microsoft Excel 3

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 2 and digs a little deeper.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book is Cave of Bones by Anne Hillerman. 

Reservation

Staff Training

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Staff Training

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book: Wish You Were Here, by Jodi Picoult

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.

Kitchen Kids: Lo Mein

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent.

Reservation

Riverdale Travel Society

4:45pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

To inform the members of the public that are traveling with the school group to Spain in mid July about the details of our upcoming departure.

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.

Beginner Crochet Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Teens Make: Shrinky Dinks

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take a break from studying and get creative with Shrinky Dinks! Design, color, and shrink your own keychains, charms, or pins using this fun craft.

Reservation

PROMENADE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Homeowner's Association meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut Crafters Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an English as a Second Language class.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Support group

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

Let's Make Neurographic Art

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

examples of neurographic art

This event is in the "Adults" group.

May Food/Cocktail Demo

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Information to come.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Notary Services

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Event! Girls Night Out

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Four local romance/paranormal writers – Dawn Chartier, Alys Arden, Gillian Zane, and D.M. Bourgeois – will discuss their new books at7 p.m., Monday, May 20, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Books Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book will be Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus.