Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
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Make Your Own Instruments — A Library Makerspace Program

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Make Your Own Instruments — A Library Makerspace Program

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make Your Own Instruments — A Library Makerspace Program

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

The Magic of Winston Helling Jr.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY EVENT

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Celebrating Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Giving information, get people informed about this debilitating disorder. (Adults)

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

Celebrating Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Giving information, get people informed about this debilitating disorder.
(Adults)

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

Hitchcock Matinee

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie: Black Widow (1987) (Rating- R Run time 103 minutes.)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Black Widow A federal investigator is tracking down a woman who seduces and marries wealthy men then kills them.  cast Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Dennis Hopper, Nicol Williamson. 

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

Black Widow A federal investigator is tracking down a woman who seduces and marries wealthy men then kills them.  cast Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Dennis Hopper, Nicol Williamson. 

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

Chess Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

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

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Lakeshore Matinee: (Rated: , mins.)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

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.

Afternoon Craft: Green!

All Day
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: GREEN!

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us Color Our World by celebrating all the colors of the rainbow this summer as part of the annual Summer Reading Program! This week's color is: GREEN!

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

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

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 "Family" group.

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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
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 "Adults" group.

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

JPHSA DDCS Staff Meeting

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

DDCS Staff Meeting

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

DDCS Staff Meeting

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 "Family" group.

Frank and Tammy’s Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Theater with Ms. Jen

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

FFL DiscoverU21 Youth Life Skills Workshop

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our DiscoverU21 Summer Life Skills workshop is for ages 13-16, focusing on professional development, creating positive mindsets, and healthy relationship building. This program i...

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

Our DiscoverU21 Summer Life Skills workshop is for ages 13-16, focusing on professional development, creating positive mindsets, and healthy relationship building. This program is open to existing FFL youth and to new members.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Knitters

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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 "Family" group.

Frank and Tammy’s Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

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.

Homeschool Hour

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Theater with Ms. Jen

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

Library: Rosedale Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

Braille Flag Event

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Braille Flag donation event

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

Braille Flag donation event

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 "Family" group.

Create Space: Crochet a Bookmark!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?