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Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book Information Coming Soon...

 

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

Book Information Coming Soon...

 

Beginner Crochet

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

rainbow beaded fake plant in a pot

Teen Make: Beaded Potted Plant

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us in the Teen Center to create something fun and whimsical at this hands-on craft program. Participants will use colorful beads to design and build their own faux potted plant—perfect for decorating a desk, bookshelf, or windowsill.

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

Join us in the Teen Center to create something fun and whimsical at this hands-on craft program. Participants will use colorful beads to design and build their own faux potted plant—perfect for decorating a desk, bookshelf, or windowsill.

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Free Medicare Seminar

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free Medicare Seminar to explain Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Supplements

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

Free Medicare Seminar to explain Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Supplements

Blue Cricut cutting machine

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

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

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

New Orleans Essential Tremor Support Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Support group

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

Support group

Great Books Discussion Group - "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

"Heart of Darkness" is an 1899 novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad in which the sailor Charles Marlow tells his listeners the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in the African interior.

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

"Heart of Darkness" is an 1899 novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad in which the sailor Charles Marlow tells his listeners the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in the African interior.

ESL Class

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

All About Autism and Healthcare

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational training

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

Educational training

storytime graphic

Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Penguins

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  Splash! A Penguin Counting Book by Jonathan Chester and Kirsty Melville 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  Splash! A Penguin Counting Book by Jonathan Chester and Kirsty Melville 

storytime graphic

Read and Sing Storytime:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

 

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

 

Women For a Better Louisiana

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Membership meeting

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

Membership meeting

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

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

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Flyer promoting Story Time on January 21, 2025, starting at 11:00A

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Flyer promoting Story Time on January 21, 2025, starting at 11:00A

storytime graphic

Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional 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. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
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. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Read & Sing - Wednesdays at 11am - West Bank Regional Library

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

YMCA Adult Literacy

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Memoir Writing Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

This six week class will cover the basics of memoir writing, focusing on participants’ lived experiences.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This six week class will cover the basics of memoir writing, focusing on participants’ lived experiences.

JeffFit Onsite Yoga Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:15pm - 1:45pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Yoga class offered to branch employees.

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

Onsite Yoga class offered to branch employees.

Crochet & Coffee

Crochet & Coffee

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

Fiber Arts

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Movie Poster

Austen-tatious Movie Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Are you 27? Do you have no money or prospects? Are you a burden to you parents? Don't be frightened! It's a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of these qualities must be in want of a movie club!

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

Are you 27? Do you have no money or prospects? Are you a burden to you parents? Don't be frightened! It's a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of these qualities must be in want of a movie club!