Event List

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind. 

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.

Join us at Westwego for a fun and creative teen craft where we will paint tin cans and upcycle them into planters. This is a two-part event, but all teens are encouraged to come even if they can only make it for one evening.

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only. 

Trained in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma, Eve Macarro takes on an army of killers as she seeks revenge against those responsible for the death of her father.

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

Join a group of up to six players for a Lancer campaign led by Game Master Patrick Hitchcock.  The campaign will meet one Wednesday evening a month.  There is no cost, and all materials will be provided.

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

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

Join us for a special Summer Reading Challenge event: Wagner's Dinosaur Day! Choose from a variety of prehistoric crafts, browse our dino-themed reads, and become a junior archeologist in a Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt around the library.

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.

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 Intro to Ballet class is for our youngest learners, ideally 3-5. Must be accompanied by a parent. Ballet slippers will be provided. Just wear comfy clothes and socks and get ready to twirl!

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

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world.

Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet in a relaxed but informative environment. We are here to take ballet seriously but not always take ourselves seriously. Get a workout in and learn something new in a comfortable, friendly environment.

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.

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Want to create simple, polished videos but not sure where to start? Join us for Basic Video Editing with Canva!

Join us at Westwego for a fun and creative teen craft where we will paint tin cans and upcycle them into planters. This is a two-part event, but all teens are encouraged to come even if they can only make it for one evening.

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for two hours full of gaming fun! Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for you.

This presentation by historian Ed Branley and Derby Gisclair will be a romp through the stories and antics of some of the most famous people in New Orleans.