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Harahan Library - Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Video Game Hour

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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?

Video Game Hour

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

A colorful promotional flyer for “The Pit Crew Craft Station: Build-A-Racer Mini Workshop” shows a handmade cardboard race car decorated in red and yellow with the number 95. Craft supplies such as markers, cardboard pieces, and tools are visible on a table in the background. Text explains that before the movie begins, kids can build their own mini cardboard race car to take home. Additional text highlights “Fun & easy for all ages,” “Simple materials,” and “Big fun to take home,” along with phrases like “D

The Pit Crew Craft Station: Build-A-Racer Mini Workshop

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

The Pit Crew Craft Station: Build-A-Racer Mini Workshop 🏁🔧

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

The Pit Crew Craft Station: Build-A-Racer Mini Workshop 🏁🔧

A bright promotional flyer for “Pit Stop Picture Show” features a red cardboard race car styled like a cartoon character with large eyes. The background resembles a movie theater screen and racetrack theme. Large text reads “Pit Stop Picture Show” and “A 3-week movie series!” Additional text says, “3 movies. 3 weekends. Full speed fun!” and explains that kids sit in their own race cars to watch different car-themed movies each weekend. Icons at the bottom highlight “3 weekends in August,” “Family fun at the

Pit Stop Picture Show: Cars 3 (2017, Rated: G,1h 49m)

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Rev up for a high-speed movie experience at the library! Kids will cruise into fun as they relax in their very own cardboard race cars and enjoy a different family-friendly car-themed movie each weekend.

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: Movie
Event Details:

Rev up for a high-speed movie experience at the library! Kids will cruise into fun as they relax in their very own cardboard race cars and enjoy a different family-friendly car-themed movie each weekend.

Video Game Hour

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Ukulele Club

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.

Creative Craft Club

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.

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Lego Club!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

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.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

paint brush image

Art Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Harahan Library - Lego Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Calling All Master Builders! 🏗️

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling All Master Builders! 🏗️

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Lego Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

lego club graphic

Lego Club

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Labor Day

All Day
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, September 7, 2026, for the Labor Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
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, September 7, 2026, for the Labor Day Holiday.

Comic Book Club

Comic Book Club!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

We strive to share what we know and proudly fail at what we don't. We are not in the pursuit of perfection, but of making true art.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

We strive to share what we know and proudly fail at what we don't. We are not in the pursuit of perfection, but of making true art.

A promotional flyer for a library program titled “Library to Library Pen Pal Club.” The title “Pen Pal Club” appears in large pink letters at the top, with the subtitle “For Kids Ages 6 and Older” in blue beneath it. The background is light with a subtle speckled pattern. In the center, there is an illustration of two envelopes with colorful striped borders, one partially open, along with a red postage stamp mark and small drawings of pens in different colors.

Library to Library: Pen Pal Program

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program, Writing Group
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody

Library to Library Pen Pal Club ✉️

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library to Library Pen Pal Club ✉️

Video Game Hour

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

a photo promoting a sensory activity for children including calming books

Sensory Saturday

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Lakeshore Matinee: (, Rated: , h mins.)

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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: Movie
Event Details:

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Video Game Hour

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

video game club picture

Video Game Club!

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Harahan Library - Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

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Lego Club

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

Library: Old Metairie Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.