Story Time and Craft

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

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: The Ghouls Come Haunting One by One by Tom McDermott and Liz McGrath (illustrator)

Cancelled

Open Spanish Class

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

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
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?

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am–2:00pm
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.

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
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.

Yoga By the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This gentle yoga class is led by Peter Spera, a registered yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience.

Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. If you don't have a yoga mat, come anyway! We have spares. 

Old Metairie Bridge Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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!

Open Stitch

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Play American Mah-jong

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everybody
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

Using Email

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:

This class covers setting up an email account (using Gmail) and the basics of composing, sending and receiving emails. We also discuss uploading and sending an attachment.

Storytime with Craft - Halloween

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
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: All Aboard the Spooky Express by Eric James 

Craft: Festive Paper Chain 

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everybody
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adult Beginner Computer Class

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

This will be a beginner level computer class for adults. Do you wish you understood basic computer skills, or always wanted to learn the basics of how to use a personal computer? This class is for you!

Fitness Goals

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
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!

Teen Cafe

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
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.

Evening Storytime & Craft

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Table
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your dice and join the adventure! Teens ages 13–18 are invited to take part in epic quests, battle mythical creatures, and unleash their creativity during our Dungeons & Dragons sessions. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Children's Halloween Party

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everybody
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Have a spooky good time at River Ridge's Children Halloween Party. We will start off with a fun Scavenger Hunt, get your fortune told by Madame Saucy. There will be crafts, snacks and games.  Dress up in Halloween costumes encouraged!

Haunted Plantations with Ghost Hunter David Laville

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

David Laville, co-founder and lead investigator of the New Orleans Ghost Hunters, will discuss the haunted history of Louisiana’s Antebellum plantations, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct.