Event List

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

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.

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences,

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

The LSU Master Gardeners' meeting always features speakers who provide tips and techniques about gardening in the Deep South. The group is especially focused on native plants.

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

U.S. census records can offer you a window into your ancestors’ stories—and clues about new relatives to add to your family tree.  This lecture will focus on how to use U.S. census records to reconstruct your family history.

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.

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences,

The term "vital records" most commonly refers to forms such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses, which are essential documents that can be used to link each generation to the next.

The LSU Master Gardeners' meeting always features speakers who provide tips and techniques about gardening in the Deep South. The group is especially focused on native plants.

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

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.

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences,

The details and facts included in newspapers and obituaries will bring your ancestors to life. This lecture will show you how to access this valuable information.

Cemetery records let you know where your family members were laid to rest--and can connect them together.

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

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.