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An overhead view of the Catan board game set up on a grey surface. The game box, displaying 'Catan' and a sunset desert scene, stands in the background. In the foreground, the hexagonal game board is assembled with various resource tiles including sheep, wheat, brick, wood, ore, and desert. Surrounding the board are numerous game components: red, blue, white, and orange settlements, cities, and road pieces; development cards; resource cards; and two red dice. The setup suggests a game in progress.

Heat of Battle

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Special Collections at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Looking for a fun and engaging way to test your strategy skills?

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Special Collections
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and engaging way to test your strategy skills?

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

ESL Class Level I

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

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

ESL Class

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Family

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

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

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

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

Harahan Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Mother's Day

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  What Mommies Do Best by Laura Numeroff

Craft:    Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet 

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

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  What Mommies Do Best by Laura Numeroff

Craft:    Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
A bright, colorful illustration shows three happy toddlers sitting on a rug inside a library. One child sings into a microphone while the others hold picture books. Musical notes float around them, and toys, books, and craft supplies are spread across the floor, including a teddy bear, crayons, and a tambourine. Large playful text at the top reads “Read & Sing! A Library Program for Ages 0–3” with “Books • Songs • Crafts • Fun!” underneath. At the bottom, the Jefferson Parish Library logo appears alongside

Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5

Read & Sing: Early Literacy Fun (Ages 0–3)

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Read & Sing: Early Literacy Fun (Ages 0–3)

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Program Type:
Games
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 will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club first comes, first serve while supplies last.

 

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club first comes, first serve while supplies last.

 

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts

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

Arts & Crafts

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

Storytime with Craft

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Stage Area at East Bank Regional 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. Followed by playtime! 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
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. Followed by playtime! 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Read & Sing - Wednesdays at 11am - West Bank Regional Library

West Bank Regional Tales for Tots

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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.

JeffFit Yoga Class (Internal)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Yoga class offered to branch staff.

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

Onsite Yoga class offered to branch staff.

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

Line Dancing with Ms. Jackie

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family

Come learn how to line dance! Whether you're a beginner or you've been dancing for awhile, our line dancing classes are for everyone. Wear anything that is comfortable to dance in!

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn how to line dance! Whether you're a beginner or you've been dancing for awhile, our line dancing classes are for everyone. Wear anything that is comfortable to dance in!

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

Wellness Wednesday: Exercise

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Senior Citizens

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm.

Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Class

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. - Public Meeting on Social Security

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Wagner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

For Senator Cassidy to have a public meeting on social security

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

For Senator Cassidy to have a public meeting on social security

This event is in the "Adults" group

Harahan Library - Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whole Branch at Harahan Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

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

Crochet & Coffee

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everybody

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

This event is in the "Adults" group
 The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Tea will be served at 2:00 PM with discussion to follow at 2:30 PM. I hope you will be able to join us. Please bring your own mug!

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

Tea will be served at 2:00 PM with discussion to follow at 2:30 PM. I hope you will be able to join us. Please bring your own mug!

JeffFit Tai Chi Class (Internal Only)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Onsite Tai Chi class offered to branch staff.

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

Onsite Tai Chi class offered to branch staff.

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

TeenTown: Make Tie Dye Shirts

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Red d20 dice on the 20 side

Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Table at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

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

Creative Craft Club: Upcycled Decoupage Trinket Dish

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.