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

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: Playful Pigs from A to Z by Anita Lobel

The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni

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

Read and Sing

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

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 "Family" group

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. 

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

Stay and Play!

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
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.

Reservation

JPHSA Social Inclusion

11:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

Literacy Class

12:30pm–2:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Library: Avondale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers a general literacy from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, except on holidays.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World War II Discussion Group -

12:45pm–1:45pm
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
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: Coyote Places the Stars   by Harriet Taylor

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

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

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!

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

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: Other
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.

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

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. 

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

Lego Club!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Register Open
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.

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

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

Reservation

East Jefferson Italian American Society

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Everybody" group
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Come chillax at Westwego for our 2000s throwback movie and craft series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae genera) are tropical-looking epiphytes that are easy to care for in average home conditions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World War II Discussion Group

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

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.