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Girls Night Out - Women's Authors Debut New Books

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everybody

Six local authors will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Six local authors will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

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

Story Time and Craft

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft PowerPoint 1

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This PowerPoint Class is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class explores the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This PowerPoint Class is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class explores the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

Governor's Office Of Elderly Affairs/Elderly Protective Services

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting/training.

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

Meeting/training.

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

Read and Sing

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

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.

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 "Family" group

Open Spanish Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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), 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. 

Cancelled
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), 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

Stay and Play!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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

Memory Cafe Special Event: Holidays with Dementia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

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

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Senior Citizens, Everybody

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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!

Cancelled
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

Open Stitch

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft PowerPoint 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper.

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

Play American Mah-jong

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

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

Storytime with Craft - Kwanzaa

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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: My First Kwanzaa  by Karen Katz

Craft: Kwanzaa Mat

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: My First Kwanzaa  by Karen Katz

Craft: Kwanzaa Mat

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 18, 2025 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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Westwego Collage Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everybody

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique collage art.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique collage art.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Holiday Hoedown: A Festive Ukulele Sing Along

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Everybody

Bring out the family and join us for a festive holiday singalong with our ukulele students! Light holiday themed refreshments will be served. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Bring out the family and join us for a festive holiday singalong with our ukulele students! Light holiday themed refreshments will be served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Special Event: Christmas Murder Mystery

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us at River Ridge Library for an exciting and festive Christmas Murder Mystery Game in which participants solve a murder that happens during an ugly sweater contest.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at River Ridge Library for an exciting and festive Christmas Murder Mystery Game in which participants solve a murder that happens during an ugly sweater contest.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Genealogy Class (Using FamilySearch.org)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everybody

FamilySearch.org is the largest free genealogy database currently and focuses on volunteers and their contributions.  It bases building your family tree on working together to add to and create a family tree that is worldwide.

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

FamilySearch.org is the largest free genealogy database currently and focuses on volunteers and their contributions.  It bases building your family tree on working together to add to and create a family tree that is worldwide.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Education

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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.