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Old Metairie SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pot Luck Movie

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

Pot Luck Movie

Astronomy Event! Pontchartrain Astronomy Society

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is a non-profit astronomy club whose members promote an understanding and appreciation of astronomy in our community, sharing their time and tel...

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is a non-profit astronomy club whose members promote an understanding and appreciation of astronomy in our community, sharing their time and telescopes to engage the public with unique astronomy experiences.

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Storytime with Craft

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Design...

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

Book:

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Read and Sing

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Stay and Play!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Create Space

Thursday, December 19, 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, December 19, 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, December 19, 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!

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Storytime with Craft - Kwanzaa

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) Book: Together for Kwanzaa      by Juwanda G. FordCraft...

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: Together for Kwanzaa      by Juwanda G. Ford

Craft: Kwanzaa Candles 

Fitness Goals

Thursday, December 19, 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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Video Game Club!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 8+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 8+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, December 19, 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.

Video Game Day

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Classic Movie Evening:

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Info to follow

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

Info to follow

MHSD CPI Training Room Request #2

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MHSD CPI Refresher training to MHSD staff.

East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

MHSD CPI Refresher training to MHSD staff.

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Everybody
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...

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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. 

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Homeschool Hour

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate spac...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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Adult Chess Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. In...

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. Instruction will be available on occasions.

Kids' Craft

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fab Fit: Christmas Dance Party

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Tired of working out alone and want a non-judgmental place for you to get some cardio in? Don’t have the money to commit to a gym membership? Join our fab fit community for some ja...

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tired of working out alone and want a non-judgmental place for you to get some cardio in? Don’t have the money to commit to a gym membership? Join our fab fit community for some jazzercise, Zumba and other cardio movements.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, December 21, 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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 e

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Matt’s Morning Mahjong

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience. Seati...

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.