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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Grab & Go Craft: Handprint Hummingbird

All Day
Children's Area at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

Craft: Handprint Hummingbird

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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

Craft: Handprint Hummingbird

JPL Adult Fiction Writer's Group

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
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.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
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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.

Saturday Craft

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 a.m.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 a.m.

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Art Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

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Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

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Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

Origami Rabbit

Teen Craft: Origami

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Learn to make paper creations with the art of origami.

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Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to make paper creations with the art of origami.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

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Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

Bollywood Dance Class

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Dance with us!  Come and learn a Bollywood Dance routine.  Dance to lively music and learn something new.  Adults only. 

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Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance with us!  Come and learn a Bollywood Dance routine.  Dance to lively music and learn something new.  Adults only. 

Serve Homeschool Outreach New Homeschoolers outreach

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

educating parents on homeschooling and how to register with the state.

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

educating parents on homeschooling and how to register with the state.

Clock & Watch meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Club meeting with executional information on Horological items

North Kenner Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Club meeting with executional information on Horological items

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Lego Club

Saturday, May 17, 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)

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. 

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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, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

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Craft: 

 

 

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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:  

Craft: 

 

 

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Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
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Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old.

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Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old.

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

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Craft: 

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Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Book: 
Craft: 

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Lego Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Big Brothers Big Sister NOLA Open House

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To train parents in child safety

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

To train parents in child safety

Your Light Has Come: Empowerment + Support for Chronic Warriors

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Empowerment + Support for Chronic Warriors whereas community leaders and professionals will provide resources and tips to live a fulfilling life with a chronic health diagnosis.

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

Empowerment + Support for Chronic Warriors whereas community leaders and professionals will provide resources and tips to live a fulfilling life with a chronic health diagnosis.

Dewey Doables

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Reading to Rover

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

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

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

New Orleans Secular Humanist Association - Jennifer Herricks, Louisiana Families for Vaccines

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Jennifer Herricks, PhD, founder of the Louisiana Families for Vaccines, will give a talk titled “Are State Leaders Throwing Away Our Shot at a Healthy Louisiana?” at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

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

Jennifer Herricks, PhD, founder of the Louisiana Families for Vaccines, will give a talk titled “Are State Leaders Throwing Away Our Shot at a Healthy Louisiana?” at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

504 Fibro Warriors Support Group Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A supportive community for individuals with fibromyalgia to connect, share experiences, learn about the condition, and explore natural solutions for pain relief and improved well-b...

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

A supportive community for individuals with fibromyalgia to connect, share experiences, learn about the condition, and explore natural solutions for pain relief and improved well-being.

Adult Lego Club

Adult Lego Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Unleash your creativity at our Adult LEGO Club! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session of building, designing, and connecting with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

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

Unleash your creativity at our Adult LEGO Club! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session of building, designing, and connecting with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

Lego Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Family

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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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Dog Man

Movie Event: Dog Man

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Movie

Part dog, part man, all hero. Come join us at Westwego to watch the movie Dog Man (rated PG), based on the bestselling graphic novel series! All ages are welcome! 

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Part dog, part man, all hero. Come join us at Westwego to watch the movie Dog Man (rated PG), based on the bestselling graphic novel series! All ages are welcome! 

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.