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Kiddos' First Ballet Class

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This Intro to Ballet class is for our youngest learners, ideally 3-5. Must be accompanied by a parent. Ballet slippers will be provided. Just wear comfy clothes and socks and get ready to twirl!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This Intro to Ballet class is for our youngest learners, ideally 3-5. Must be accompanied by a parent. Ballet slippers will be provided. Just wear comfy clothes and socks and get ready to twirl!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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

Play American Mah-jong

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

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

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Harahan Afterschool Storytime with Craft - Outer Space Adventure

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

Book: It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee 

Craft:  Space Shuttle Craft 

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: It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee 

Craft:  Space Shuttle Craft 

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

Adult Beginner Ballet

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet in a relaxed but informative environment. We are here to take ballet seriously but not always take ourselves seriously. Get a workout in and learn something new in a comfortable, friendly environment.

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet in a relaxed but informative environment. We are here to take ballet seriously but not always take ourselves seriously. Get a workout in and learn something new in a comfortable, friendly environment.

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

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

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Lego Club!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

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

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Lego Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To educate and share information on the growing of bromeliads. Always includes a raffle showcasing these beautiful plants. Experienced and novice growers welcome.

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

To educate and share information on the growing of bromeliads. Always includes a raffle showcasing these beautiful plants. Experienced and novice growers welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Notary Services with Tatiana Alaniz, NOLA Notary Public

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

Free notary services provided by local notary public Tatiana Alaniz.

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

Free notary services provided by local notary public Tatiana Alaniz.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World War II Discussion Group -

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Haley Guepet, JD, PhD, a research historian and lawyer at the WW2 Museum, will discuss war crimes tribunals at Nuremberg at the next meeting of the World War II Discussion Group – 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Haley Guepet, JD, PhD, a research historian and lawyer at the WW2 Museum, will discuss war crimes tribunals at Nuremberg at the next meeting of the World War II Discussion Group – 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

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

Rosedale Storytime

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

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 of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

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

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

JeffFit Onsite Massage Event (Internal Activity)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:45am - 1:15pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Massage event for branch staff.

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

Onsite Massage event for branch staff.

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

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maybe Book Club

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club meet from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., on the third Friday of each month (except for this May and June). The following books will be read and discussed:

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

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club meet from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., on the third Friday of each month (except for this May and June). The following books will be read and discussed:

Jefferson Parish IT Department

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:45pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

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

Adult Chess Club

Friday, May 8, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Sensory Lab

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Play and explore at our sensory stations! We will have activities like playdoh, sensory sand and more. For all abilities, ages 3 & up. Bring whatever supports you may need, and dress for a mess.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play and explore at our sensory stations! We will have activities like playdoh, sensory sand and more. For all abilities, ages 3 & up. Bring whatever supports you may need, and dress for a mess.

Beitel- Team Leader

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

community education

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

community education

This event is in the "Adults" group

JPL Adult Fiction Writer's Group

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

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

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction - novels, novellas, short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

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

Lego Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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.

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.

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

Video Game Hour

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.