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Promenade in the Park

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. Age...

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. 

Ages: Adults; children with supervision

Create Space

Thursday, October 17, 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?

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, October 17, 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!

Fitness Goals

Thursday, October 17, 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!

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Halloween Murder Mystery Party

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Murder Mystery Game.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Murder Mystery Game.

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Classic Movie Evening: The Birds

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Nothing equals The Birds for sheer terror when Alfred Hitchcock unleashes his foul friends in one of his most shocking and memorable masterpieces. As beautiful blonde Melanie Danie...

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

Genealogy Event - Genetic Genealogy

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gwen Kelley, a librarian at the East Bank Regional Library, will conduct a shortened series of genealogy classes at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 7 p.m., Thurs...

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

Gwen Kelley, a librarian at the East Bank Regional Library, will conduct a shortened series of genealogy classes at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 – Genetic Genealogy
 

Collage Coterie

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

We are cutting up! Join us at Collage Coterie and make your own collage of mixed media.  Take the time to make your own unique piece of art

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

We are cutting up! Join us at Collage Coterie and make your own collage of mixed media.  Take the time to make your own unique piece of art

Zen Meditation

Saturday, October 19, 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.

Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, October 19, 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.

Saturday Matinee Movie: (Rated TBA, TBA mins.)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

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: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Burial Basics

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

info to come

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

info to come

Monday Knitters

Monday, October 21, 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.

Card Collector Seminar

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

info to come

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

info to come

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Harahan Scrabble Club

Monday, October 21, 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.

 

Lawyers in Libraries - Mariarenee Contreras

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mariarenee Contreras, a lawyer with offices in Old Metairie, will meet with patrons from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21 at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Road, Metairie.She is partic...

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

Mariarenee Contreras, a lawyer with offices in Old Metairie, will meet with patrons from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21 at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Road, Metairie.

Adult Book Club

Monday, October 21, 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

Wetland Walkers

Monday, October 21, 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 5:30p.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 5:30p.m.

Moviemaking Mondays

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

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

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

ESL Class

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people l...

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

ESL Class

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people l...

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

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Register Open
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 experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.