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Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whole Branch at 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.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Whole Branch
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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Westwego Lego Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

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

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
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.

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

Movie Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

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

Craft Sugar/Salt Scrub and Bath Bombs

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

An easy project for self-care, make a sugar scrub or a bath bomb for you or a loved one! Join us Saturday afternoon to use natural products to make some a sweet exfoliating scrub or a scented bath time additive. All supplies provided.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

An easy project for self-care, make a sugar scrub or a bath bomb for you or a loved one! Join us Saturday afternoon to use natural products to make some a sweet exfoliating scrub or a scented bath time additive. All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Westwego Perler Beads Craft

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us at Westwego to make pixel-perfect perler bead art!

All supplies will be provided. Children 11 and under need adult supervision.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego to make pixel-perfect perler bead art!

All supplies will be provided. Children 11 and under need adult supervision.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

This adult workshop is designed for creative writers of all skill levels who want to hone their voice, style, and character by producing, sharing and critiquing texts written by fellow attendees.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

This adult workshop is designed for creative writers of all skill levels who want to hone their voice, style, and character by producing, sharing and critiquing texts written by fellow attendees.

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

Mah-Jong

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Want to learn American Mahjong or brush up on your skill? Come to North Kenner Library for a fun and relaxed session, open to all experience levels!

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

Want to learn American Mahjong or brush up on your skill? Come to North Kenner Library for a fun and relaxed session, open to all experience levels!

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

Makers Meet-Up: Cricut Edition (part 1)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

Chess Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), 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: Teens (Ages 12-18), 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: Rally Road Runner (2023, Rated: PG, 1h 33m)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 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

A rookie race-car driver gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion. With help from a former driver, he must overcome treacherous terrain, rival racers and unexpected obstacles to prove he has what it takes.

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:

A rookie race-car driver gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion. With help from a former driver, he must overcome treacherous terrain, rival racers and unexpected obstacles to prove he has what it takes.

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

STEM Saturday

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

For a select Saturday of the month, River Ridge Library will offer a STEM related scientific experiment or activity! This will help build STEM skills, and make STEM learning fun and interesting for all. Everyone is welcome.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

For a select Saturday of the month, River Ridge Library will offer a STEM related scientific experiment or activity! This will help build STEM skills, and make STEM learning fun and interesting for all. Everyone is welcome.

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!: Ice Cream Cone

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

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

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

Adult Crochet Club

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Knitters

Monday, May 25, 2026 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.

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

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

Read and Sing

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

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

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

This event is in the "Family" group

Westwego Storytime: Preschool Edition

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Come bring your little movers and shakers to the library (ages 2-5) for an interactive storytime with music, fingerplays, and coloring!

Preschool storytime will be held every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Cancelled
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come bring your little movers and shakers to the library (ages 2-5) for an interactive storytime with music, fingerplays, and coloring!

Preschool storytime will be held every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month.

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

Old Metairie: Storytime - Summer

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. 

Today's story is Louie’s goose by H. M. Ehrlich. Homemade carnival games and watermelon craft handout to follow.

Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. 

Today's story is Louie’s goose by H. M. Ehrlich. Homemade carnival games and watermelon craft handout to follow.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at Westbank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages!  Designed especially for our patrons with intellectual developmental disabilities and their care providers.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at Westbank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages!  Designed especially for our patrons with intellectual developmental disabilities and their care providers.

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

West Bank Regional Storytime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

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

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

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

Family Story Time

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for all families.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for all families.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
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

Civic Club Mahjong

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Mahjong game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Please register in advance by calling Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

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

Mahjong game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Please register in advance by calling Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.