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Open Spanish Class

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

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. 

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

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. 

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

Dinosaur Day

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

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.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Everybody" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Everybody

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: Everybody
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 "Ages 0-5" group

Kiddos' First Ballet Class

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Beginner Ballet

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

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.

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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

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

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

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Video Game Club!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11)

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

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

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

Adult Watercolor

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

Explore your Watercolor Creativity! with Soothing Music to Relax By. Various Felt Printed Canvasses, Brushes and Watercolors provided.

Cancelled
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your Watercolor Creativity! with Soothing Music to Relax By. Various Felt Printed Canvasses, Brushes and Watercolors provided.

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

Basic Video Editing with Canva🎥

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

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

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

Westwego Crafternoon: Paint n Plant Pt 2

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Classic Movie Evening

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everybody
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
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

Video Game Day

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family

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.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group

Third Thursday Lecture

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

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 Friday, June 19, 2026, for the Juneteenth Day 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 Friday, June 19, 2026, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maybe Book Club

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club meet from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. on the third Friday of each month. The following books will be read and discussed.

 

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

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club meet from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. on the third Friday of each month. The following books will be read and discussed.

 

Early Voting

All Day
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Election

Early Voting Hours: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Early Voting Hours: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Early Voting

All Day
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Election

Early Voting Hours: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Program Type: Election
Event Details:

Early Voting Hours: 7:30am to 6:30pm

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

Grab and Go Craft

All Day
Whole Branch at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family

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: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
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.

Southeast Louisiana Daylily Society

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly daylily meeting

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

Quarterly daylily meeting

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

Video Game Hour

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

Saturday, June 20, 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.