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Wetland Walkers

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m. as we make our way around the 1.2 mile Wetland Trace, a boardwalk trail through a cypress swamp situated behind the Lafitte ...

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m.

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African Diaspora Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

America's First Black Military AviatorEugene James (Jacques) Bullard, the first African American combat aviator, was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during mi...

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

America's First Black Military Aviator

Moviemaking Mondays

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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.

Register Open
Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Terrytown Civic Association Board Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

Music Event! New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Music performed by about eight saxophonists and perhaps a drummer.

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

Music performed by about eight saxophonists and perhaps a drummer.

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Music Mondays

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing your favorite tunes with us until we close!

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing your favorite tunes with us until we close!

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Event Details:

Give a puzzle, get a new puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop in any time  from 9 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 17th and visit our  jigsaw puzzle exchange...

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Give a puzzle, get a new puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop in any time  from 9 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 17th and visit our  jigsaw puzzle exchange table. 

State of Louisiana- Workforce Tri Region Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Workforce Development Tri Region Meeting.

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

State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Workforce Development Tri Region Meeting.

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Tuesday Crocheters

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Elderly Protective Services

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Coordinating Council Meeting. Networking event for social services agencies that provide services to elders ages 60 and older.

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

Coordinating Council Meeting. Networking event for social services agencies that provide services to elders ages 60 and older.

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Read and Sing

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Cancelled
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.

The Magic Cap by Mireille Messier

Storytime with Craft: The Magic Cap

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.Book: The Magic Cap by Mirielle MessierCraft: Gnome Ornaments 

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.

Book: The Magic Cap by Mirielle Messier

Craft: Gnome Ornaments

 

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts

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

Arts & Crafts

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Storytime with Craft

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. Book...

Cancelled
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. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. 

Book: 

Activity:

Maybe Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Maybe Book Club meets from 1 to 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in the Gretna Library meeting room.This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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

The Maybe Book Club meets from 1 to 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in the Gretna Library meeting room.

This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Homeschooler Hour

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we'll create holiday cards for senior living facilities, make pinecone gnomes,...

Register Open
Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we'll create holiday cards for senior living facilities, make pinecone gnomes, and try out holiday playdoh! 

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Kitchen Kids: A Gumbo and Cookie Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for chil...

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Bingo

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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Mah-jong for Fun

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
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 (alm...

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.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck Three women, haunted by the past and the secrets they hold Set at the end of World War II, in a crumbling Bavarian castle that onc...

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

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Kitchen Kids: A Gumbo and Cookie Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food! This event is for chil...

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Beginner Crochet Classes

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Complete projects and work on skills. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Complete projects and work on skills. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own

Citizenship Class

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible pe...

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

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.