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Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group at Old Metairie Library

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Me...

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

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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.

Jefferson Parish Sewing Group

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

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

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Chess Club

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. In...

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

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. Instruction will be available on occasions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Meditation

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

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

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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.

Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Matt's Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience. Seati...

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

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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.

Movie: Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983) (Rated: PG Run Time 133 minutes.)

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Luke and Leia stage a daring rescue mission to save Han from Jabba the Hut and join the rebels to Endor where the Empire is constructing a deadlier Death Star. Luke risks falling i...

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Luke and Leia stage a daring rescue mission to save Han from Jabba the Hut and join the rebels to Endor where the Empire is constructing a deadlier Death Star.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Labor 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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

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

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.

Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - The Six by Loren Grush

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush.  Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!&...

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

This month’s book is The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush.  Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

 

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.

Creative Craft Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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
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 m...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Camellia Club of New Orleans

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

More than 3,000 named kinds of Camellias exist, in a remarkable range of colors, forms, and sizes. The Camellia Club of New Orleans meets the first Wednesday of each month and pres...

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

More than 3,000 named kinds of Camellias exist, in a remarkable range of colors, forms, and sizes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pontchartrain Astronomy Society

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi. The society’s members come from...

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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.

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
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 194...

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.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

JPL Adult Fiction Writer's Group

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued ...

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

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club. Topic TBD.

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

Book Club. Topic TBD.