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Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah-jong for Beginners

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Diane Schleifstein, the immediate past president of the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, will lead a series of five classes of mah-jong at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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

Diane Schleifstein, the immediate past president of the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, will lead a series of five classes of mah-jong at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah-jong for experienced players

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

This group of experienced gamers plays American mah-jong.

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

This group of experienced gamers plays American mah-jong.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Using Email

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This class covers setting up an email account (using Gmail) and the basics of composing, sending and receiving emails. We also discuss uploading and sending an attachment.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class covers setting up an email account (using Gmail) and the basics of composing, sending and receiving emails. We also discuss uploading and sending an attachment.

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

Cookbook Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Join us for our monthly Cookbook Club event at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library! Bring your favorite dish inspired by our chosen cookbook of the month and share it with fellow foodies.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Cookbook Club event at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library! Bring your favorite dish inspired by our chosen cookbook of the month and share it with fellow foodies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book: The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon

Cancelled
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book: The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon

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

Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

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

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Take some time to hang out with your friends, have a snack, play some games and chill with your friends at Rosedale Library in the meeting room from 3:30pm-5:30pm on Tuesdays.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take some time to hang out with your friends, have a snack, play some games and chill with your friends at Rosedale Library in the meeting room from 3:30pm-5:30pm on Tuesdays.

Fabric Arts Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

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

Chanukah Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Learn about the holiday of Chanukah! This educational storytime will be followed by music and a craft. 

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

Learn about the holiday of Chanukah! This educational storytime will be followed by music and a craft. 

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

Teen Flicks: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

The story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Rated: PG Runtime: 1h 16m

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

The story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Rated: PG Runtime: 1h 16m

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Crochet

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Lessons: Holiday Hoedown Practice

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Ukulele students past and present are invited to join us in learning a handful of new holiday songs, in preparation for our "Holiday Hoedown," sing along concert on December 18th.

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

Ukulele students past and present are invited to join us in learning a handful of new holiday songs, in preparation for our "Holiday Hoedown," sing along concert on December 18th.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Watercolor Classes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Full
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Everybody" group

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Everybody

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

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

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Class

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an English as a Second Language class.

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

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an English as a Second Language class.

IHTCA -Imperial Heights Townhouse Condominium Association 2025 annual meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

2025 annual association meeting.

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

2025 annual association meeting.

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

ESL Class Level I

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

New Orleans Essential Tremor Support Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Support group

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

Support group

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

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Senior Citizens, Everybody

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

Woodland Oaks Civic Association

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Woodland Oaks Civic Association.

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

Monthly meeting of the Woodland Oaks Civic Association.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Birthday! Jane Austen Turns 250

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Jane Austen (1775-1817), one of England’s foremost novelists, was never publicly  acknowledged as a writer during her lifetime, but she will be honored in a talk by Megan Holt, PhD, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.

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

Jane Austen (1775-1817), one of England’s foremost novelists, was never publicly  acknowledged as a writer during her lifetime, but she will be honored in a talk by Megan Holt, PhD, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.