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A promotional graphic for “Remix Reality: Tomb of Hidden Selves.” The image features an ancient Egyptian-inspired scene with a glowing doorway at the center, surrounded by pyramids, hieroglyph-style symbols, and statues. In the foreground, hands cut magazine images with scissors and arrange collage pieces, including eyes and layered paper textures. The color palette is gold and turquoise, creating a mysterious, creative atmosphere. Text on the image invites teens to create their own ancient-inspired collage

Discover Yourself in Remix Reality: Tomb of Hidden Selves

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

What would your story reveal? In Remix Reality: Tomb of Hidden Selves, teens will remix magazine images and words into bold, symbolic collages that reflect who they are—seen and unseen.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

What would your story reveal? In Remix Reality: Tomb of Hidden Selves, teens will remix magazine images and words into bold, symbolic collages that reflect who they are—seen and unseen.

Teen Cafe

Thursday, July 16, 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.

Evening Storytime & Craft

Thursday, July 16, 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. 

video game club picture

Video Game Club!

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 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: Meeting Room
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.

Retirement Class - John's Dream

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A retirement class to teach retirees about retirement and investments.

Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

A retirement class to teach retirees about retirement and investments.

Classic Movie Evening

Thursday, July 16, 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
Video Game Night

Video Game Day

Thursday, July 16, 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.

LRS Regional Training

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regional training/meeting

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

Regional training/meeting

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Regional Meeting

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regional meeting for state employees

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

Regional meeting for state employees

storytime graphic

Rosedale Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

Maybe Book Club

Friday, July 17, 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:

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:

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.

Introduction to NET

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:45am - 12:15pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Presentation to social workers for continuing education.

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

Presentation to social workers for continuing education.

Video Game Hour

Saturday, July 18, 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.

Colorful promotional poster for a children’s library program titled “Dino Dig Adventure Party: Dig, Discover, Grow – Summer Reading Fun.” The image shows children outdoors at a dinosaur-themed dig site. One child carefully brushes dirt off a large fossil skeleton, while two others sit at a table assembling and decorating toy dinosaurs. Nearby, another child plays a ring toss game set up with cones and dinosaur-themed targets. Friendly cartoon dinosaurs, including a large green T-rex and a flying pterodactyl

Dino Dig Adventure Party!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Get ready to stomp, search, and dig into adventure! Young explorers are invited to a dinosaur-themed party where they’ll uncover fossils, excavate hidden treasures, and discover the prehistoric world through hands-on fun.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to stomp, search, and dig into adventure! Young explorers are invited to a dinosaur-themed party where they’ll uncover fossils, excavate hidden treasures, and discover the prehistoric world through hands-on fun.

mahjong tiles image

Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

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: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
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.

Clock & Watch Club

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Watch & Clock meeting with an education program. Open to visitors

North Kenner Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Watch & Clock meeting with an education program. Open to visitors

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whole Branch at 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
Room: Whole Branch
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.

How'd They See That Comin Speculative Fiction Book Club

How Did They See That Comin: Speculative Fiction Book Club

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club

Book: New York 2140 

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book: New York 2140 

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Magic the Gathering Logo beside hooded wizard with hands and eyes glowing blue with magic.

Trading Card Game Day

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hangout and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

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

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hangout and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

Special Presentation on Louisiana Archaeology with Josetta LeBoeuf, MA, RPA

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
The Patriot

Movie: The Patriot (2000) Rated R (Run Time 165 minutes.)

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

In 1776 South Carolina, a pacifist plantation owner joins the War for Independence after a British officer murders his 15-year-old son.

Cast   Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper   

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

In 1776 South Carolina, a pacifist plantation owner joins the War for Independence after a British officer murders his 15-year-old son.

Cast   Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper   

Lakeshore Matinee: Dinosaur (2000, Rated: PG, 1h 22m)

Saturday, July 18, 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.

STEM Saturday

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody

For a select Saturday of the month, River Ridge Library will offer a STEM related scientific experiment or activity! This will help build STEM skills, and make STEM learning fun and interesting for all. Everyone is welcome.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

For a select Saturday of the month, River Ridge Library will offer a STEM related scientific experiment or activity! This will help build STEM skills, and make STEM learning fun and interesting for all. Everyone is welcome.