Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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

Storytime: Shapes

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

Governor's Office Of Elderly Affairs/Elderly Protective Services

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Training

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

Training

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

Lego Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

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

Join us for a creative and interactive LEGO building event at Wagner library! This event is perfect for kids who love to build and create with LEGO bricks.

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

Stay and Play!

Thursday, May 22, 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.

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

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

Arts & Crafts for Social Inclusion

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
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.

Yoga by the Books

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 "Adults" group.

Creative Writing Workshop for Beginners

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

Thursday, May 22, 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!

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 "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

Teen Game Day: Ratchet & Clank on PS5

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at West Bank Regional Library
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)

Stop by the library for a game of Ratchet and Clank on our PS5! This program is open to all teenage patrons, first-come first-served. 

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a game of Ratchet and Clank on our PS5! This program is open to all teenage patrons, first-come first-served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Teen Advisory Board/Teen Time

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Games, Special Event, STEM/STEAM, Workshop, Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Want a chance to connect with teens in your community? Come join us for our Teen Advisory Board during our Teen Time Thursdays! We ask your feedback on our teen services and you earn community service hours.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Games, Special Event, STEM/STEAM, Workshop, Writing Group, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want a chance to connect with teens in your community? Come join us for our Teen Advisory Board during our Teen Time Thursdays! We ask your feedback on our teen services and you earn community service hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One-on-One Slot in Basic Computers Skills

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Storytime with Craft - Under the Sea

Thursday, May 22, 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: Miss Smith under the Ocean by Michael Garland

Craft: Jellyfish 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: Miss Smith under the Ocean by Michael Garland

Craft: Jellyfish Craft 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Stitch & Sew Adventures

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Join Us for Stitch & Sew Adventures: A Children's Hand Sewing Series at Your Library!

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Us for Stitch & Sew Adventures: A Children's Hand Sewing Series at Your Library!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Fitness Goals

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everybody

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

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

After School Storytime & Craft

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

New after school storytime with craft! Targeted for ages 4-8. 

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

New after school storytime with craft! Targeted for ages 4-8. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Kids Chess Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Activity Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Join our new Kids Chess Club for ages 7-12! This fun, non-competitive program is perfect for beginners or those who already know the basics.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our new Kids Chess Club for ages 7-12! This fun, non-competitive program is perfect for beginners or those who already know the basics.

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

Teen Cafe

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
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: Movie
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.

West Bank Regional's Video Game Club!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.

Home Buyer Seminar

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Home buyer seminar free to public by invitation only.

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

Home buyer seminar free to public by invitation only.

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

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

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.