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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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Social Hour: Trivia with Prizes

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Games, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults

Senior Social Hour: Come for a fun hour of trivia and friends and maybe even win a prize!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Senior Social Hour: Come for a fun hour of trivia and friends and maybe even win a prize!

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

Teen Video Game Club. Yes, Really.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

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

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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 "Adults" group.

Memory Cafe

Friday, May 30, 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 "Adults" group.

Scrabble Tournament

All Day
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

The East Bank Regional Library, located at 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie, will host the Eighth Edition of Saturday Scrabble from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 31. 

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

The East Bank Regional Library, located at 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie, will host the Eighth Edition of Saturday Scrabble from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 31. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

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.

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.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

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

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Bingo

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Games, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah-jong for Fun

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.

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, June 3, 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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heat of Battle

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Special Collections at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Looking for a fun and engaging way to test your strategy skills?

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Special Collections
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and engaging way to test your strategy skills?

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

Teen Video Game Club. Yes, Really.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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.

West Bank Regional Lego Club!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Lego Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.