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Literacy Class

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

American Mahjong (Experienced Players)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

American Mahjong for experienced players.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

American Mahjong for experienced players.

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

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

"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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

"Everyone Can Paint a Tree," Watercolor Painting Class

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Join us for a watercolor painting class, "Everyone Can Paint a Tree," with local artist Jane Brewster. This four hour class (with a 20 minute lunch break) is open to all levels of experience with painting and watercolor.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a watercolor painting class, "Everyone Can Paint a Tree," with local artist Jane Brewster. This four hour class (with a 20 minute lunch break) is open to all levels of experience with painting and watercolor.

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

Yoga By the Books

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), 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. 

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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

Literacy Class

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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 "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 "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Thanksgiving Truck Craft with Cricut

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

Thanksgiving Truck

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

Thanksgiving Truck

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 "Senior Citizens" group

Nutrition Classes and Food Demos with the LSU Agricultural Center

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

LSU Agricultural Center is teaming up with Terrytown Library to offer free nutrition classes and cooking demos! Each class is an hour with extra time for question and answer sessions. Bring the kids! Bring the grandparents!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

LSU Agricultural Center is teaming up with Terrytown Library to offer free nutrition classes and cooking demos! Each class is an hour with extra time for question and answer sessions. Bring the kids! Bring the grandparents!

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

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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 "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 "Senior Citizens" group

Crochet Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

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

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Murder by Cheesecake

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

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

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

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
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 meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

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

Trivia: Holiday Edition

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

Come test your knowledge of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays , with a game of Trivia at Rosedale Library.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays , with a game of Trivia at Rosedale Library.

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

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

"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.

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.

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

Yoga By the Books

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), 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. 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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 close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

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 close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
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 Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

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 Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

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

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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 "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 "Senior Citizens" group

Crochet Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Movement Monday

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Get moving at your library.  This session will focus on dance.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get moving at your library.  This session will focus on dance.

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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

Yoga By the Books

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), 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. 

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

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Avondale Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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.

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.