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Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Monday Knitters

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

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.

crochet stuffed bear

Create Space

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

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

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

ESL Class

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

Upcoming
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 experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

ball of yarn with crochet hook

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

Read and Sing

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

storytime graphic

Story Time

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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 children 18 months to 5 years old

Cancelled
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 children 18 months to 5 years old

Mah-jong for experienced players

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Open Stitch Sewing Circle

Tuesday, December 30, 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

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Blue Cricut cutting machine

Cricut Crafters Club

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Greater New Orleans Bromeliad Society

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

Bromeliads, with their rigid and often colorful rosettes combined with futuristic looking flowers, are one of the more fascinating houseplants. Bromeliads need to mimic their native climate range and weather.

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

Bromeliads, with their rigid and often colorful rosettes combined with futuristic looking flowers, are one of the more fascinating houseplants. Bromeliads need to mimic their native climate range and weather.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/2
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 Wednesday, December 31, 2025, thru Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

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 Wednesday, December 31, 2025, thru Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Lakeshore Movie Night: (, Rated: ,h m.)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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Read and Sing

Thursday, January 1, 2026 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.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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

Zen Meditation

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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.

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.

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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.

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.

Book Club: What Counts is That We Don't Betray Each Other: George Orwell Beyond Animal4 and 198Farm

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This book club will explore books written by George Orwell as well as books written about him.

Saturday, January 3

 

Burmese Days , by Orwell, 1934.

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

This book club will explore books written by George Orwell as well as books written about him.

Saturday, January 3

 

Burmese Days , by Orwell, 1934.

lego club graphic

Lego Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Lakeshore Matinee: (, Rated: , h mins.)

Saturday, January 3, 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

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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:

 

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Jefferson Parish OT/PT Department

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Professional Development

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

Professional Development