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Memory Cafe

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults

Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Summer Reading Showcase

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Summer Reading Showcase is an exhibit featuring paintings, fiber arts and other crafts done by children and tweens over the course of the program. 

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

Summer Reading Showcase is an exhibit featuring paintings, fiber arts and other crafts done by children and tweens over the course of the program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters 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 "Family" group

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This week's theme is PERFORMING ARTS!

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This week's theme is PERFORMING ARTS!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

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

Chatty the Mime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Join Chatty for 50 minutes of pure entertainment that includes miming, juggling and magic!

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Chatty for 50 minutes of pure entertainment that includes miming, juggling and magic!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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

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

Jefferson Parish Sewing Group

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

Teen Craft: Shadow Bouquet

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Belle Terre Library

Learn to trace flowers and bouquets by their shadows. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Event Details:

Learn to trace flowers and bouquets by their shadows. 

GRANT WRITING CLASS

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

Belle Terre Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters 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 "Family" group

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Teen Advisory Board: Teens Read to Tots

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Teens (Ages 12-18)

Bring your young child to read with a teenage volunteer. Want to volunteer? Contact Nicole at Belle Terre Library.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your young child to read with a teenage volunteer. Want to volunteer? Contact Nicole at Belle Terre Library.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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

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

Advanced Game Night

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Leave Connect Four and Monopoly at home. This night is for games like: Azul, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Scythe, 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Root, Ticket to Ride, The Chameleon, Scrabble, and more. Bring your favorite game to play.

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

Leave Connect Four and Monopoly at home. This night is for games like: Azul, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Scythe, 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Root, Ticket to Ride, The Chameleon, Scrabble, and more. Bring your favorite game to play.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jefferson Parish Sewing Group

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

GRANT WRITING CLASS

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

Belle Terre Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Labor 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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

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

Advanced Game Night

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Leave Connect Four and Monopoly at home. This night is for games like: Azul, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Scythe, 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Root, Ticket to Ride, The Chameleon, Scrabble, and more. Bring your favorite game to play.

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

Leave Connect Four and Monopoly at home. This night is for games like: Azul, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Scythe, 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Root, Ticket to Ride, The Chameleon, Scrabble, and more. Bring your favorite game to play.