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Lakeshore Movie Night: What Happens Later (2023, Rated: R, 1 hr 43 mins.)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight. For more infor...

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight. 

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

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

Starting Stitches

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Supplies provided, or bring your own 100% cotton fabric. Various sizes of large scraps or fat quarters are good sizes for this project.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Supplies provided, or bring your own 100% cotton fabric. Various sizes of large scraps or fat quarters are good sizes for this project.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jefferson Genealogical Society

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and histo...

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

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences, and

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

Create Space

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

A new class every week as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool? Beading, yarn, and craft suppl...

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new class every week as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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, December 12, 2024 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 "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.

Fitness Goals

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

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

Saved by the Sleigh Bell: Holidate with Mario Lopez

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Go on a holidate with Mario Lopez at Westwego Public Library. For the first three Thursdays in December, we'll count down to Christmas by watching Mario's Christmas romcoms. Adults...

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Go on a holidate with Mario Lopez at Westwego Public Library. For the first three Thursdays in December, we'll count down to Christmas by watching Mario's Christmas romcoms. Adults and teens are welcome.

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests. Please note that thi...

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Jefferson Community Band

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Music for all ages.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Music for all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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.

Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as...

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as give, feedback on writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jefferson Parish Library's Children's Book Festival

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Michelle Dumont, author of a new children’s board book titled Phoebe Cakes the Bulldog, A Mardi Gras Tail, will be the featured speaker at the annual Jefferson Parish Children’s Bo...

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

Michelle Dumont, author of a new children’s board book titled Phoebe Cakes the Bulldog, A Mardi Gras Tail, will be the featured speaker at the annual Jefferson Parish Children’s Book Festival , at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

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

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

River Road Poets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

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

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

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.

Magical Yule Fest

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! This magical event will featu...

Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Lagvanec Lecture - A History of the Jefferson Parish Library, 1949 to Today

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library. He earned his undergraduate degree in history from Baylor University, his master’s degree in B...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library.

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

ESL Class

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Knitters

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Harahan Scrabble Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The cl...

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The club meets every third Monday.

 

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.

Christmas Portraits Program

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love! Sign up for a free photo sess...

Required
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, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book will be

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

Wetland Walkers

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m. as we make our way around the 1.2 mile Wetland Trace, a boardwalk trail through a cypress swamp situated behind the Lafitte ...

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m.

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

African Diaspora Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

America's First Black Military AviatorEugene James (Jacques) Bullard, the first African American combat aviator, was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during mi...

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

America's First Black Military Aviator