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Storytime with Craft

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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Storytime with Craft

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whole Branch at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. Book:Craft:

Library: Gretna Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. 

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TEA Club meeting

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

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Lego Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Show

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come for a special puppet show performed by the students of Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy! After the show there will be a craft and snack offered.

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

Come for a special puppet show performed by the students of Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy! After the show there will be a craft and snack offered.

Anime Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

Book Club: A Study of Authoritarianism

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

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

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month the club will discuss" Spain in Our Hearts by Adam Hochschild.

Human Rights Day Celebration

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Celebration and Program for Human Rights Day

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

Celebration and Program for Human Rights Day

Dewey Doables

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Financial Wellness Seminar & Training

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Business Opportunity Presentation & Training

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

Business Opportunity Presentation & Training

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Sensory Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest ...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Santa's Workshop

Community Crafternoon: Santa's Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
Event Details:

You're invited to be an elf for a day! Come visit our workshop for holiday crafts! All supplies will be provided.Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision. 

Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
You're invited to be an elf for a day! Come visit our workshop for holiday crafts!
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Lego Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whole Branch at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Monthly Meeting of Daughters of Elks

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

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

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

Northstar Microsoft Excel 3

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Center at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 2 and dig...

Register Open
Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 2 and digs a little deeper.

River Road Poets

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

Saturday Matinee:

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everybody
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

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Chess Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

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Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

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Afternoon Craft!: Winter Village

All Day
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last.! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with ...

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last.! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

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Magical Yule Fest

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! This magical event will featu...

Register Open
Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Magical Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! 

Photograph of individuals reading at Gretna Library, 1949

The Lagvanec Lecture - A History of the Jefferson Parish Library, 1949 to Today

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library. He earned his undergraduate degree in history from Baylor University, his master’s degree in B...

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

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on the 75-year history of Jefferson Parish Library.

ESL Class

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

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: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

JPHSA DDCS Staff Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Napoleon Room at East Bank Regional Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Staff Training

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

Staff Training

JPHSA Social Inclusion

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Belle Terre Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Arts & Crafts

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

Arts & Crafts