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 "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

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.

Beginner Spanish Classes

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

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

Stay and Play!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

Thursday, July 3, 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.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Workshop for Beginners

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

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

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

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

Storytime with Craft - Everybody Dance Now!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

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

Book: Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie   by Kimberly and James  Dean

Craft:  Dancing Shoes

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie   by Kimberly and James  Dean

Craft:  Dancing Shoes

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.

Fitness Goals

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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.

Lego Club!

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with us at West Bank Regional Library during our monthly Lego Club meeting! Lego Club gathers every first Thursday of the month at 5:15pm. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required at all times.

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.

Lego Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

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

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae genera) are tropical-looking epiphytes that are easy to care for in average home conditions.

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

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae genera) are tropical-looking epiphytes that are easy to care for in average home conditions.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Will Be Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Avondale Library, 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 Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, 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 Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.

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

Grab & Go Craft

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.

 

 

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

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.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Meditation

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

JPL Adult Fiction Writer's Group

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
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.

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

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.

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

Lego Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

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

Lego Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Matt's Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.