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DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens - Paper Towel Roll Snowflake

All Day
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens 

Each month offers a take home craft kit for Teens 12 and up while supplies last located in the foyer area. 

This month's craft is Paper Towel Roll Snowflake.

 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens 

Each month offers a take home craft kit for Teens 12 and up while supplies last located in the foyer area. 

This month's craft is Paper Towel Roll Snowflake.

 

ESL Class

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Family

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

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

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

Jefferson Parish OT/PT Department

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Professional Development

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

Professional Development

Adapted Physical Education Department JPS

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Professional Development

West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Professional Development

USCG - Sail 250 Maritime Subcommittee Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting with other federal partners for event planning.

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

Meeting with other federal partners for event planning.

Three adults interacting with large stacks of books

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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.

Drawing Faces and Figures

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drawing Faces and Figures

This will include separate classes covering:

Basic shapes

Simple anatomy

Proportions

Movement

Facial expression...and more!

 

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drawing Faces and Figures

This will include separate classes covering:

Basic shapes

Simple anatomy

Proportions

Movement

Facial expression...and more!

 

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

North Kenner Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

YMCA Adult Literacy

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

Monday Knitters

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

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

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

Labubu keychain before shrinking

Teen Grab & Geaux: Labubu Shrinky Dink Keychain

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Pick up a craft kit and make your own Labubu-themed Shrinky Dink keychain at home! Each kit includes Shrinky Dink sheets, a traceable Labubu outline, keychain hardware, and instructions—you will just need your own markers. No registration needed.

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

Pick up a craft kit and make your own Labubu-themed Shrinky Dink keychain at home! Each kit includes Shrinky Dink sheets, a traceable Labubu outline, keychain hardware, and instructions—you will just need your own markers. No registration needed.

Wetland Walkers

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everybody

Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

CRL Annual Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Owners Meeting

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

Annual Owners Meeting

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, January 5, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

Karaoke Night

Music Mondays

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

Training - AARP tax preparation

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Training for the men and women who will be preparing taxes for patrons.

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

Training for the men and women who will be preparing taxes for patrons.

ball of yarn with crochet hook

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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.

River Ridge Garden Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of members

River Ridge Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of members

Read and Sing

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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

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

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

storytime graphic

Storytime with craft - Sneezy the snowman by Maureen Wright

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Today's story is Sneezy the snowman by Maureen Wright.  Melted snowman collage craft to follow. 

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

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Today's story is Sneezy the snowman by Maureen Wright.  Melted snowman collage craft to follow. 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Reception: Crochet Tree Project

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library

Reception for those who created granny squares for our Christmas Tree project. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Event Details:

Reception for those who created granny squares for our Christmas Tree project. 

West Bank Regional Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

YMCA Adult Literacy

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

storytime graphic

Story Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old