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Great Books Discussion Group - "The Good Earth" by Pearl Buck

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

"The Good Earth" is a historical fiction novel by Pearl S. Buck published in 1931 that dramatizes family life in an early 20th-century Chinese village in Anhwei.

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

"The Good Earth" is a historical fiction novel by Pearl S. Buck published in 1931 that dramatizes family life in an early 20th-century Chinese village in Anhwei.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

ESL Class

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
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Harahan Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Flowers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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

Book:  Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert 

Craft:    Flower Art Stem Activity

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book:  Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert 

Craft:    Flower Art Stem Activity

 

Fiber Friends - Gulf States Quilting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Sewing

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

Sewing

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
A bright, colorful illustration shows three happy toddlers sitting on a rug inside a library. One child sings into a microphone while the others hold picture books. Musical notes float around them, and toys, books, and craft supplies are spread across the floor, including a teddy bear, crayons, and a tambourine. Large playful text at the top reads “Read & Sing! A Library Program for Ages 0–3” with “Books • Songs • Crafts • Fun!” underneath. At the bottom, the Jefferson Parish Library logo appears alongside

Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Read & Sing: Early Literacy Fun (Ages 0–3)

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

Read & Sing: Early Literacy Fun (Ages 0–3)

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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

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

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
the words memory cafe over an illustration of two people talking over coffee.

Memory Café: Travel to Mexico!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Rosedale 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: Rosedale 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

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts

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

Arts & Crafts

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

Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, May 20, 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. Followed by playtime! 

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. Followed by playtime! 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Read & Sing - Wednesdays at 11am - West Bank Regional Library

West Bank Regional Tales for Tots

Wednesday, May 20, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Everybody

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: Everybody
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.

Jefferson Parish Public Defender Office Skills Course

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Skills training for public defenders

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

Skills training for public defenders

JeffFit Yoga Class (Internal)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Yoga class for branch staff.

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

Onsite Yoga class for branch staff.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Line Dancing with Ms. Jackie

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

Come learn how to line dance! Whether you're a beginner or you've been dancing for awhile, our line dancing classes are for everyone. Wear anything that is comfortable to dance in!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn how to line dance! Whether you're a beginner or you've been dancing for awhile, our line dancing classes are for everyone. Wear anything that is comfortable to dance in!

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

Wellness Wednesday: Exercise

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Class

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

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

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

JeffFit Onsite Massage Event (Internal Event)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Massage offered to branch staff.

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

Onsite Massage offered to branch staff.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

Crochet & Coffee

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 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
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

JeffFit Onsite Tai Chi Class (Internal Only)

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Tai Chi class offered to branch staff.

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

Onsite Tai Chi class offered to branch staff.

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

TeenTown

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

ESL Class Level II

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.