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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The Dinosaur Experience

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

Library: River Ridge 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:

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

The Dinosaur Experience

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

The Dinosaur Experience

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
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:

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

The Dinosaur Experience

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

Library: Belle Terre Library
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:

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

Drum Life

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

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

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
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:

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

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

Teen Movie Matinee: Wicked

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody

This summer the Teen Center will be spotlighting films for their use of color to go with our theme, Color Our World. We can't get enough of Wicked with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Enrivo! Can you?

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer the Teen Center will be spotlighting films for their use of color to go with our theme, Color Our World. We can't get enough of Wicked with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Enrivo! Can you?

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.

Drum Life

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

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

Library: North Kenner 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:

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

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teen Game Day! Spider Man: Miles Morales

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Center at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Stop by the library for a game of Spider Man: Miles Morales on our PS5! First-come, first-served, patrons will be expected to share time slots with others. This program is for ages 11 & up. 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a game of Spider Man: Miles Morales on our PS5! First-come, first-served, patrons will be expected to share time slots with others. This program is for ages 11 & up. 

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.

Drum Life

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

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

Library: Terrytown 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:

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

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.

A Fancy Party!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Help us wish beloved children's book character Fancy Nancy a very Happy 25th Birthday! West Bank Regional's Children's Department is throwing her a Fancy Party with fancy crafts, games, and activities! 

 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Help us wish beloved children's book character Fancy Nancy a very Happy 25th Birthday! West Bank Regional's Children's Department is throwing her a Fancy Party with fancy crafts, games, and activities! 

 

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.

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

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.

Drum Life

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

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

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
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:

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

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.

Drum Life

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Teen Crafternoon: Marble Paper

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Center at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Create your own marble paper for postcards with this fun craft at the West Bank Regional Teen Center! All supplies provided, first-come, first-serve. This program is strictly for ages 12 and up. 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Create your own marble paper for postcards with this fun craft at the West Bank Regional Teen Center! All supplies provided, first-come, first-serve. This program is strictly for ages 12 and up. 

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 17, 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 "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

NOLA Games on Wheels Video Game Truck

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whole Branch at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels!  Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels!  Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

I.Y.K.Y.K.(If You Know about Hygiene, You will Always Know) Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Girls ages 8-12, join The Confidence Campaign for a fun and interactive workshop on healthy hygiene habits! Learn the importance of daily routines like washing your face, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using deodorant.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Girls ages 8-12, join The Confidence Campaign for a fun and interactive workshop on healthy hygiene habits! Learn the importance of daily routines like washing your face, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using deodorant.

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.

Nature on the Geaux

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

I.Y.K.Y.K.(If You Know about Hygiene, You will Always Know) Workshop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Girls ages 8-12, join The Confidence Campaign for a fun and interactive workshop on healthy hygiene habits! Learn the importance of daily routines like washing your face, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using deodorant.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Girls ages 8-12, join The Confidence Campaign for a fun and interactive workshop on healthy hygiene habits! Learn the importance of daily routines like washing your face, brushing and flossing your teeth, and using deodorant.

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

Teen Movie Matinee: I Saw the TV Glow

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

This summer the Teen Center will be presenting films that highlight the use of color in movies to go with our summer reading theme, Color Our World.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer the Teen Center will be presenting films that highlight the use of color in movies to go with our summer reading theme, Color Our World.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

JPL Adult Spelling Bee

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

The Jefferson Parish Library will hold its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee for adults at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library will hold its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee for adults at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

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.

Messy Art Day

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

A day for outdoor, messy, artsy fun!

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

A day for outdoor, messy, artsy fun!

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.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

Library: Westwego 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:

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!