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Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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.

Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

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Lego Club

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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.

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.

Someone else's shoes by Jojo Moyes

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different ...

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

This month’s book is Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

Paper Craft Club:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Paper crafting is the art of making 3D objects out of paper. Supplies will be provided. Adults and teens are welcome. This event is held on the first Wednesday of each month.

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

Paper crafting is the art of making 3D objects out of paper. Supplies will be provided. Adults and teens are welcome. This event is held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Pontchartrain Astronomy Society

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi. The society’s members come from...

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

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

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Read and Sing

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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.

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on ...

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

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on some aspect of writing - plot, dialog, chracterization, etc.

French Literature Discussion Group

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are condu...

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

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are conducted in English. 

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Story and Art

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited.  

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

 

Creative Writing Workshop for Beginners

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Register Open
Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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.

Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book is TBD.

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

This month's book is TBD.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Information Coming Soon... 

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

Book Information Coming Soon...

 

Great Books Discussion Group

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be 

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

This month's book will be 

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Read and Sing

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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.

Classic Movie Evening:

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Info to follow

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Info to follow

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Story and Art

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited.  

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

 

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
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.

Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Labor 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 Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

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 Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

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Storytime with craft

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

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 7 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

The Six

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - The Six by Loren Grush

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush.  Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!&...

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

This month’s book is The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush.  Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

 

Paper Craft Club:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

Paper crafting is the art of making 3D objects out of paper. Supplies will be provided. Adults and teens are welcome. This event is held on the first Wednesday of each month.

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

Paper crafting is the art of making 3D objects out of paper. Supplies will be provided. Adults and teens are welcome. This event is held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Pontchartrain Astronomy Society

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi. The society’s members come from...

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

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society was founded in 1959 and currently has a roster of nearly 150 members from South Louisiana and South Mississippi.

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Read and Sing

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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.