Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Cancelled
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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 "Family" group.

After-School Kid Zone

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

Cancelled
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

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

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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

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 - 88 Instruments by Chris Barton

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old

This week's book is 88 Instruments by Chris Barton.  A little boy can't choose which instrument to play, so he decides to try them all.

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 88 Instruments by Chris Barton.  A little boy can't choose which instrument to play, so he decides to try them all.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

West Bank Regional Storytime: Let's Celebrate Summer!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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! 

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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.

Cancelled
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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Civic Club Mahjong

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

games

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

games

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Homeschooler Hour: Earth!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for STEAM activities in this homeschooler-friendly program. For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome.

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:

Join us for STEAM activities in this homeschooler-friendly program. 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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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.

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Games, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

Herbal Tea Afternoon

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Spend an afternoon learning about various herbs and the history of tea. Find out some of the mysteries of tea and then take a shot at making your own herbal mixture for a pleasant taste or a calming smell.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon learning about various herbs and the history of tea. Find out some of the mysteries of tea and then take a shot at making your own herbal mixture for a pleasant taste or a calming smell.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah-jong Lessons

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Diane Schlefstein is back this summer to teach Amercian-style western mah-jong lessons.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Diane Schlefstein is back this summer to teach Amercian-style western mah-jong lessons.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Westwego's Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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.

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 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.

Cancelled
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 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.

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.

Open Stitchery Fabric Arts Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.