Event List

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

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Add some color and texture to your space with a beaded wall art masterpiece! In this hands-on craft, you’ll design and create a unique piece using beads, wire, and other materials to bring your vision to life.

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

Grab your dice and join the adventure! Teens ages 13–18 are invited to take part in epic quests, battle mythical creatures, and unleash their creativity during our Dungeons & Dragons sessions. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

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.

Meeting of the Jefferson Parish Quilting Association. All interested quilters are welcome to attend.

Beat the heat and chill out with a fun afternoon movie at the library! Enjoy a great film, free snacks, and a cool, comfy space to relax.

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.

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Hibiscus are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Members of the New Orleans Hibiscus Society gather (almost) monthly.

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

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Join us for a fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12)! We will be making Dragon Eggs. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are conducted in English. 

Musical performance.

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.