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YMCA Adult Literacy

Thursday, January 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Stitch

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

East Jefferson General Hospital Auxillary

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The slate of officers for next year will be presented and voted on

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

The slate of officers for next year will be presented and voted on

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

Storytime with Craft -

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

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: 

Craft:  

 

 

Louisiana Families for Vaccines - Disease Discovery Program

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of the "Disease Detective" after-school program is to introduce elementary school students to the exciting world of epidemiology. Over five days, students will transfo...

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

The purpose of the "Disease Detective" after-school program is to introduce elementary school students to the exciting world of epidemiology.

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

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

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

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

Lego Club!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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, January 8, 2026 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)
Register Open
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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Basic Video Editing 🎥

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Want to create simple, polished videos but not sure where to start? Join us for Basic Video Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp!

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Want to create simple, polished videos but not sure where to start? Join us for Basic Video Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp!

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Westwego Crochet Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

This month, as part of the library's celebration of Jane Austen, the Westwego crochet club will be crocheting tea bag book marks!

All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, as part of the library's celebration of Jane Austen, the Westwego crochet club will be crocheting tea bag book marks!

All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hong Kong Mahjong

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come play Hong Kong Mahjong at River Ridge Library! Free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. 

We will play in the River Ridge library meeting room. 

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

Come play Hong Kong Mahjong at River Ridge Library! Free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. 

We will play in the River Ridge library meeting room. 

Epilepsy Awareness Community Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Individuals with epilepsy have time to communicate witb each other.

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

Individuals with epilepsy have time to communicate witb each other.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World War II Discussion Group -

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.

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

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.

Ikebana International

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Lesson in Japanese flower arranging.

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

Lesson in Japanese flower arranging.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Memory Café: The 1960s

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Memory Café is a welcoming place for adults who want to stay social and keep their minds active—including those experiencing memory changes and their care partners.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Memory Café is a welcoming place for adults who want to stay social and keep their minds active—including those experiencing memory changes and their care partners.

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

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. We have chess sets and clocks available on a first-come basis.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
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. We have chess sets and clocks available on a first-come basis.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Kids' Craft

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Event Details:

Leader Community Education-Beitel

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community education

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

Community education

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Saturday Craft

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Watercolor Classes

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in one  and a half hour. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

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

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in one  and a half hour. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.