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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime with Craft -

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book: 

Craft:  

 

 

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

Adult Beginner Ballet

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Video Game Club!

Thursday, May 21, 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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Classic Movie Evening

Thursday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group

Third Thursday Lecture

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

There were two brief episodes when parts of Louisiana functioned independently: the 1768 Louisiana Rebellion against Spain (1768 – 1769) and the 1810 Republic of West Florida.

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

There were two brief episodes when parts of Louisiana functioned independently: the 1768 Louisiana Rebellion against Spain (1768 – 1769) and the 1810 Republic of West Florida.

Senior Technology -AI

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Technology for seniors

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

Technology for seniors

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Rosedale Storytime

Friday, May 22, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Community Garden Work Hour

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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

Lego Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

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, May 23, 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, May 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Morning Mah-jong

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Crafts for Kids:

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Harahan Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT  8 Kids. Please register online. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT  8 Kids. Please register online. 

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

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

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

Storytime with Craft

Saturday, May 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Movie Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

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

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

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

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

Saturday, May 23, 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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

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 Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

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 Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Knitters

Monday, May 25, 2026 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Westwego Storytime: Preschool Edition

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Come bring your little movers and shakers to the library (ages 2-5) for an interactive storytime with music, fingerplays, and coloring!

Preschool storytime will be held every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Cancelled
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come bring your little movers and shakers to the library (ages 2-5) for an interactive storytime with music, fingerplays, and coloring!

Preschool storytime will be held every second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month.

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

Storytime with craft -

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Tuesday Morning Movie

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at Westbank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages!  Designed especially for our patrons with intellectual developmental disabilities and their care providers.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at Westbank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages!  Designed especially for our patrons with intellectual developmental disabilities and their care providers.