Friends of the Jefferson Public Library - Warehouse Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
Everybody
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Warehouse Sale - Boxes of books for sale. 

Boating Safety - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

9:15am–4:15pm
Adults
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a boating safety class beginning at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, Ag. 9, at the Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

Reservation

BEIT EL - Leader Meeting

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

community education

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on some aspect of writing - plot, dialog, chracterization, etc.

Zen Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Open Play- Mahjong

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Love to play Mahjong but don't have a Mahjong set?  Grab a few friends and drop by the library and play awhile. We have Mahjong sets available for use in the library.    No instruction will be offered.  

Reservation

Dementia Training

10:00am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dementia Training

Story Time With Craft

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

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

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Cancelled

Storytime with Craft

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Hula Hooping for Grown Ups

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Think you can't? Yes you can!  In this beginner level class, participants will learn a variety of hula hooping moves.  Hooping is a low impact cardio exercise that improves balance, core strength, and calms the mind.

Magical Wand-Making Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Young witches and wizards: create your own wand with us! Magical powers not included. 

Cancelled

Lego Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Dewey Doables

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Reservation

BLK INK Writer’s Meetup

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Local writers meetup

Cuentos y Manualidades (Spanish Storytime)

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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Todos los niños de hasta 10 años con sus padres son bienvenidos!

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Totalmente en Espanol y gratis.

Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza, hosted by the East Bank Regional Library, will occur from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. 

Legos

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everybody
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

River Road Poets

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

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry. 

Saturday Matinee

2:30pm–4:30pm
Everybody
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!


 

Hula Hooping for Grown Ups

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Think you can't? Yes you can!  In this beginner level class, participants will learn a variety of hula hooping moves.  Hooping is a low impact cardio exercise that improves balance, core strength, and calms the mind.