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Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bollywood Dance

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please. 

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This event is in the "Everybody" group

Hula Hooping for Everyone

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

This event is in the "Adults" group

River Road Poets

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry. 

Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, July 14, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Monday Knitters

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

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

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wetland Walkers

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group

HiSET

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

First Hour taught in Spanish; Second Hour taught in English.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

First Hour taught in Spanish; Second Hour taught in English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Waggaman Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 14TH FROM JULY 7TH***

Join us for a discussion of the novel Orbital by Samantha Harvey. 

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

***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 14TH FROM JULY 7TH***

Join us for a discussion of the novel Orbital by Samantha Harvey. 

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
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Board Game Palooza

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

At Lakeshore Library, you are part of the family! In our family, we love spending time with one another and playing games. Join us for the ultimate game time where you can see who holds the bragging rights until next game time.

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: Games
Event Details:

At Lakeshore Library, you are part of the family! In our family, we love spending time with one another and playing games. Join us for the ultimate game time where you can see who holds the bragging rights until next game time.

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

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, July 14, 2025 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

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

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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:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

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

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
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, Senior Citizens Program
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 "Adults" group

Bingo

Tuesday, July 15, 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

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book is The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. 

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

This month's book is The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

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

Book: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

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
This event is in the "Everybody" group

Open Stitchery Fabric Arts Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

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: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Crochet

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Beginner Crochet

Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner Crochet

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Class

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 "Adults" group

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

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

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Snazzy Clothes Collective

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your projects, your questions, your disasters and your triumphs, and share the love of making clothing with like-minded people in this discussion and support group for people who love to create clothing. 

Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects, your questions, your disasters and your triumphs, and share the love of making clothing with like-minded people in this discussion and support group for people who love to create clothing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Friends

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a gathering of sewists and crafters for charity.  Bring your own supplies and sewing machine. This isn't a class, but a gathering of people who are interested in creating items to donate to various charities. 

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

Join us for a gathering of sewists and crafters for charity.  Bring your own supplies and sewing machine. This isn't a class, but a gathering of people who are interested in creating items to donate to various charities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present.