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All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

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Read and Sing

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

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Storytime with Craft

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

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

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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: 

 

Adult English Class (Beginner Level)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person beginner English as a Second Language classes.  Class is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursdays.  Classes are for ...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person beginner English as a Second Language classes.  Class is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursdays.  Classes are for adults and focus on beginner English vocabulary and grammar.

World War II Discussion Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
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 194...

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.

Evaluation Day for the Visiting Pet Program

All Day
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Event Details:

Info to follow.

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

Info to follow.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are wel...

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

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 e

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Matt's Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.Seatin...

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

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every first Saturday of the...

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

A Study of Authoritarianism

A Study of Authoritarianism Book Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month's book is Ring Shout by P.Djeli Clark.

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

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month's book is Ring Shout by P.Djeli Clark.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

ESL Class

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

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: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

Monday Knitters

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed...

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

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), 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.At...

Register Open
Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), 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.

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Storytime with craft - Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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 0-7 years old.  A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him e...

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 0-7 years old.  

A snowman who finds it dreadfully cold keeps doing things that cause him to melt, while the children who rebuild him each time offer clothing to keep him warm.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Homeschooler Hour

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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! 

Bingo

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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.

Mah-jong for Fun

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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.

AARP Tax Aid Training

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

ESL Class

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

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: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.