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Author Event! Ernest Ellender

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Ernest Ellender, PhD, will discuss his new book titled This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods, at 7 p.m., Monday, May 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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

Ernest Ellender, PhD, will discuss his new book titled This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods, at 7 p.m., Monday, May 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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

Music Mondays

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

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: Performance
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
ball of yarn with crochet hook

Tuesday Crochet

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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

Read and Sing

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

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

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

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 "Everybody" group

Harahan Library - Tuesday Tech Talk - Hands-On How To With Hoopla

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody

 

Unlock Your Library’s Digital Vault: Mastering Hoopla

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

 

Unlock Your Library’s Digital Vault: Mastering Hoopla

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

Old Metairie: Storytime - Moms & Tacos

Tuesday, May 5, 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 5 years old. 

Today's stories are Mommy hugs by Karen Katz and Let's taco about how great you are by Bob Holt. Paper taco craft to follow.

 

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 5 years old. 

Today's stories are Mommy hugs by Karen Katz and Let's taco about how great you are by Bob Holt. Paper taco craft to follow.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts

East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Arts & Crafts

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
a photo about three characters going to the circus, followed by a paper clown craft

West Bank Regional Storytime: Circus Sillies

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

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

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

US Daughters of 1812 Chalmette Chapter

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Historical & Genealogical

River Ridge Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Historical & Genealogical

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

Family Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for all families.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for all families.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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: Adults
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

Civic Club Canasta

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Canasta game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. For additional information please call Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

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

Canasta game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. For additional information please call Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group
Bingo cards and balls

Grand Isle Library - Bingo (adults only)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Grand Isle Library
Program Type:
Games, Senior Citizens Program
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

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

Kitchen Kids: Chicken and Veggie Burritos

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basic Computer

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This Basic's Training is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will practice how to use a mouse, locating and opening a program, as well as log off and shut off a computer properly.

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

This Basic's Training is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will practice how to use a mouse, locating and opening a program, as well as log off and shut off a computer properly.

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

Collage Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Join us for an afternoon of creative play and let your imagination flow at Collage Club! Try your hand at a simple decoupage, experiment with junk journaling, or create an inspirational vision board.

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

Join us for an afternoon of creative play and let your imagination flow at Collage Club! Try your hand at a simple decoupage, experiment with junk journaling, or create an inspirational vision board.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah-jong

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Open to all levels playing American mah-jong.

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

Open to all levels playing American mah-jong.

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

Harahan Library - Afternoon Slump Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Welcome to the Afternoon Slump Book Club!

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Afternoon Slump Book Club!

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

Kitchen Kids: Chicken and Veggie Burritos

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

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

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Come to Teen Tuesdays at Rosedale Library, on Tuesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm in the meeting room. Relax have a snack, hangout with your friends, play games and make crafts.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come to Teen Tuesdays at Rosedale Library, on Tuesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm in the meeting room. Relax have a snack, hangout with your friends, play games and make crafts.

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
Car Basics

Car Basics

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

Come learn how to check, diagnose, and fix basic car issues with an experienced mechanic.

 

Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Come learn how to check, diagnose, and fix basic car issues with an experienced mechanic.

 

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
Outline of a human head with blue/white circle logo, a bunch of mental health related clip art in multiple colors. Text reads "NAMI" "National Alliance on Mental Illness" "Creative Mindsets"

NAMI Creative Mindsets: Intro to Zines and Write Your Feels

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

The EBR Teen Center is proud to host this interactive workshop through NAMI SELA x Adobe Creative Mindsets, which combines art and mental health through hands-on activities led by experienced facilitators.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The EBR Teen Center is proud to host this interactive workshop through NAMI SELA x Adobe Creative Mindsets, which combines art and mental health through hands-on activities led by experienced facilitators.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lafitte Library: Beginner Crochet

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Flyer promoting Beginner Crochet class every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00PM.

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Flyer promoting Beginner Crochet class every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00PM.

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

Ukulele Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.