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Anime Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

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

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

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

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

Human Rights Day Celebration

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Celebration and Program for Human Rights Day

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

Celebration and Program for Human Rights Day

Dewey Doables

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

More information will be posted soon.

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

More information will be posted soon.

Financial Wellness Seminar & Training

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Business Opportunity Presentation & Training

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

Business Opportunity Presentation & Training

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Sensory Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest ...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Santa's Workshop

Community Crafternoon: Santa's Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
Event Details:

You're invited to be an elf for a day! Come visit our workshop for holiday crafts! All supplies will be provided.Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision. 

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
You're invited to be an elf for a day! Come visit our workshop for holiday crafts!
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Lego Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

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

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Monthly Meeting of Daughters of Elks

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

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

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

River Road Poets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

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

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

Saturday Matinee:

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Chess pieces on a chess board

Chess Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
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.

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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.

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Afternoon Craft!: Winter Village

All Day
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last.! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with ...

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

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last.! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

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Magical Yule Fest

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! This magical event will featu...

Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! 

Photograph of individuals reading at Gretna Library, 1949

The Lagvanec Lecture - A History of the Jefferson Parish Library, 1949 to Today

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library. He earned his undergraduate degree in history from Baylor University, his master’s degree in B...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library.

ESL Class

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

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: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

JPHSA DDCS Staff Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Staff Training

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

Staff Training

Monday Knitters

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

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Harahan Scrabble Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The cl...

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The club meets every third Monday.

 

Homeschool Hour: Coming back in January!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: 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.

Christmas Portraits Program

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love! Sign up for a free photo sess...

Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

After School Kid Zone

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

Brens Joy Brain Tumor Support

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Adult Brain Tumor Support Group

Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Adult Brain Tumor Support Group

Adult Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book will be