Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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Saturday Matinee: Goonies

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Sourdough Symposium

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Everybody

Back by popular demand, take our comprehensive sourdough class! We go over how to feed and maintain a starter, every step of the breadmaking process, and what equipment you'll need.

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, take our comprehensive sourdough class! We go over how to feed and maintain a starter, every step of the breadmaking process, and what equipment you'll need.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Genealogy Lecture Series: Presented by Gwen Kelley

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

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

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Fitness Goals

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everybody

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: 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 "Everybody" group.

Westwego Crochet Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Interested in crochet? Join us at Westwego for our monthly Crochet Club. This month we will celebrate spring with a crocheted flower bookmark!

All supplies will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Interested in crochet? Join us at Westwego for our monthly Crochet Club. This month we will celebrate spring with a crocheted flower bookmark!

All supplies will be provided, and all skill levels are 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.

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, May 23, 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, Everybody

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners 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, Everybody
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners 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 "Everybody" group.

Puzzle Swap Exchange

All Day
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everybody

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

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

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Saturday Matinee: Despicable Me 4

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

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.

Lakeshore Matinee: Piece by Piece (2024, Rated: PG ,1h 33m)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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: Movie
Event Details:

A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial 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, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

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, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Genealogy Lecture Series: Presented by Gwen Kelley

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

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

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

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.

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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

Learning to Play Mah-jong

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Fitness Goals

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everybody

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: 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 "Everybody" group.

Westwego Collage Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique collage art.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique collage art.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Music Event! Crescent City Big Band

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everybody

The Crescent City Big Band performs a Memorial Day concert. 

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

The Crescent City Big Band performs a Memorial Day concert. 

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.

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, May 30, 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, Everybody

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners 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, Everybody
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners 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 "Everybody" group.

LSU AgCenter Flavors of Health

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Everybody

Saturday's LSU Ag presents Stress Awareness. Elisabet explains what stress is, how it impacts your body, and how to manage it. With instruction on how to prepare ambrosia, a unique fruit salad originating in the South.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Saturday's LSU Ag presents Stress Awareness. Elisabet explains what stress is, how it impacts your body, and how to manage it. With instruction on how to prepare ambrosia, a unique fruit salad originating in the South.

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.

Plant Swap

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are 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
Event Details:

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Saturday Matinee: Tron

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

 

Original, 1982 Tron will be shown. 

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

 

Original, 1982 Tron will be shown. 

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.