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Zen Meditation

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on ...

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on some aspect of writing - plot, dialog, chracterization, etc.

Workshop FAFSA

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Workshop about FAFSA application.

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

Workshop about FAFSA application.

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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 other Saturday. This ...

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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 other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

Story Time With Craft

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This even includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). Book: Unicorn Day   by Diana MurrayCraft: Sparkling Unicorns

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This even includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). 

Book: Unicorn Day   by Diana Murray

Craft: Sparkling Unicorns

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Lego Club

Saturday, January 11, 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 13, 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 13, 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.

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Harahan Scrabble Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The cl...

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

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The club meets every third Monday.

 

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, January 13, 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.

French Literature Discussion Group

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are condu...

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

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are conducted in English. 

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Storytime with craft - Winter is for Snow by Robert Neubecker

Tuesday, January 14, 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 brother and sister help each other learn to appreciate the joys of winter.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Homeschooler Hour

Tuesday, January 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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.

Adult Watercolor Classes

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 45 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own sup...

Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 45 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

An Evening with Arthur Hardy

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everybody
Event Details:

Arthur Hardy is a nationally recognized authority on Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This fifth-generation New Orleanian has been seen on local television in New Orleans since 1987.Sinc...

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

Arthur Hardy is a nationally recognized authority on Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This fifth-generation New Orleanian has been seen on local television in New Orleans since 1987.

ESL Class

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

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Storytime with Craft for Toddlers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. Book: Three Little Kittens by Jerry PinkneyCraft:    Sun Catcher Mittens 

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: Three Little Kittens by Jerry Pinkney

Craft:    Sun Catcher Mittens 

Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, January 15, 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

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

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

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

Game Night

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
WGN Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Join us for Family Game Night, an evening of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, puzzles, and more! Games and cards will be pro...

Library: Wagner Library
Room: WGN Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Family Game Night, an evening of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, puzzles, and more! Games and cards will be provided. No registration is required. 

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Lakeshore Movie Night: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes(PG-13, 2h 37 mins.)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow remains the last hope for his fading lineage. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approach...

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

Years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow remains the last hope for his fading lineage.

Dominos Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
River Ridge Library
Event Details:

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only. 

Library: River Ridge Library
Event Details:

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only.