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Adult Chess Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

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: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
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.

Grand Isle - Story Time with the School 1st and 2nd grade

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

This is a story time for children who are aged 5-7 years old. 1st and 2nd grade level children will visit us from Grand Isle School and the public who have children in this age group are invited to participate.

Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This is a story time for children who are aged 5-7 years old. 1st and 2nd grade level children will visit us from Grand Isle School and the public who have children in this age group are invited to participate.

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Election Day

All Day
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm

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Election Day

All Day
Children's Area at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  The Children's Dept. will be closed today for election purposes.

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Children's Area
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  The Children's Dept. will be closed today for election purposes.

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Election Day - Library Open for Voting Only

All Day
Whole Branch at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Election

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  Lakeshore Library will be closed to the public today due to elections but open for voting purposes only.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Whole Branch
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Election Hours: 6am to 8pm.  Lakeshore Library will be closed to the public today due to elections but open for voting purposes only.

Grab and Go Craft

All Day
Whole Branch at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic - Forging an Independent Path to Publication

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Local author Elisa M. Speranza will discuss the nuts and bolts of the book publishing process, with a special focus on alternative ways of getting your book into the world.

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

Local author Elisa M. Speranza will discuss the nuts and bolts of the book publishing process, with a special focus on alternative ways of getting your book into the world.

Saturday Craft

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

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Adult Watercolor Classes

Saturday, May 16, 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 an hour and a half. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Register Open
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 an hour and a half. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Creole #43 Clock and Watch Club (NAWCC member)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Watch & Clock meeting with an educational program

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

Watch & Clock meeting with an educational program

Harahan Library - Basic Beginner Chess for Kids

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

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Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

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

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

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Reading to Rover

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

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

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

Magic the Gathering Logo beside hooded wizard with hands and eyes glowing blue with magic.

Trading Card Game Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hangout and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

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

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hangout and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

a photo collage of board games for families to play including apples to apples, cards against humanity family edition, codenames disney edition and feed the woozle

Family Board Games

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Join us for Family Board Games at the library! Ages 5+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)?

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

Join us for Family Board Games at the library! Ages 5+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)?

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Lego Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club first comes, first serve, while supplies last.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club first comes, first serve, while supplies last.

Book Bedazzling

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

Join us for a fun and creative book bedazzling event by decorating your favorite reads. Personalize your book covers with glitter, gems, and much more. Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative book bedazzling event by decorating your favorite reads. Personalize your book covers with glitter, gems, and much more. Supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Monthly Meeting - NOSHA

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Robert Fieseler, a local author and activist, will discuss “Thomas Paine and the Value of Dissent,” at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie This event is f

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Robert Fieseler, a local author and activist, will discuss “Thomas Paine and the Value of Dissent,” at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie This event is f

a photo of pink, green, and yellow handprint fish with googly eyes and popsicle sticks

West Bank Regional Afternoon Craft!: Fish Sticks

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

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.

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, STEM/STEAM
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.