Event List

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 a.m.

Love chess or just curious about it? Swing by the Teen Chess Club for chill games, good vibes, and some fun strategy battles. No pressure — whether you're a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone's welcome.

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

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

Pam Ebel, a long-time writer and reader of fiction, will present “Long Story Short – Why and How to Write and Market Short Stories,” from 1 to 3:30 p.m., on three Monday afternoons: June 16, June 30, and July 14, at the East Bank Regional Library,

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963.

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

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.

Make your own mini lava lamp! Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

This group is geared for those who want to play (and even learn) the American version of Mah-jong, the traditional tile game established in China about 100 years ago. It meets (almost) every Tuesday in the A/V Conference Room.

Give old book pages new life by turning them into beautiful, handcrafted flowers! In this eco-friendly craft, you’ll learn how to fold, shape, and assemble delicate floral designs using recycled book pages.

Join us at the library for our Virtual Gamers Club! For the casual gamer or seasoned pro, come and connect with fellow video game enthusiasts, discover new games, and engage in friendly competition. For adults aged 18 and above.

Cyril Lagvanec, PhD, the curator of the American-Italian Research Library located on the second floor of the East Bank Regional Library, will give a lecture on the French artist Jacques-Louis David, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, at the East Bank Re

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

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Sip on delicious tea, enjoy sweet treats and finger sandwiches, and hang out with friends in a cozy, relaxed setting. Create your own custom tea blend at our DIY tea station and take home something special!

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

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.

Unleash your inner feline with a purr-fectly adorable DIY cat ear headband! Customize your own with fun fabrics, and other decorations to match your style. Whether you go cute, spooky, or glam, your creation will be totally unique!