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All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

 All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

 All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Waggaman Mystery Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Waggaman Mystery Book Club meets the first Monday of every month.

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

The Waggaman Mystery Book Club meets the first Monday of every month.

The mostly true story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

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

This month’s book is The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

French Literature Discussion Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Group members discuss the classics of French literature, as well as the occasional contemporary novel.

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

Group members discuss the classics of French literature, as well as the occasional contemporary novel.

Any Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's Holiday Stories this month! Read one to warm a heart and be ready to share. Don't forget to bring your book.

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

It's Holiday Stories this month! Read one to warm a heart and be ready to share. Don't forget to bring your book.

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.

Adult Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be

Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book will be

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African Diaspora Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Event Details:

America's First Black Military AviatorEugene James (Jacques) Bullard, the first African American combat aviator, was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during mi...

Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

America's First Black Military Aviator

Maybe Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Gretna Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Maybe Book Club meets from 1 to 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in the Gretna Library meeting room.This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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

The Maybe Book Club meets from 1 to 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in the Gretna Library meeting room.

This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck Three women, haunted by the past and the secrets they hold Set at the end of World War II, in a crumbling Bavarian castle that onc...

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

Great Books Discussion Group - A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Info to come.

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

Info to come.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm on Monday, December 23, 2024, in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm on Monday, December 23, 2024, in observance of the Christmas Holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Christmas Holidays

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holidays.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024, thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

A Study of Authoritarianism

A Study of Authoritarianism Book Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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's book is Ring Shout by P.Djeli Clark.

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's book is Ring Shout by P.Djeli Clark.

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A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug! July 1962, a Mi'kmaq family from Nova Scoti...

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

This month’s book is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

 

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Any Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an Any Book Club. Read any book in the chosen genre of the month--this month it's Contemporary--and come to the group prepared to share your book with all.  Genres...

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

Join us for an Any Book Club. Read any book in the chosen genre of the month--this month it's Contemporary--and come to the group prepared to share your book with all.

French Literature Discussion Group

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are condu...

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

The French Literature Discussion Group is a book club of Francophones who’ve had some basic schooling in the French language, and who’ve been to France. However, meetings are conducted in English. 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, January 20, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, January 20, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Harlan Coben's The Stranger

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - Harlan Coben's The Stranger

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable. T...

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

The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Information Coming Soon...

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

Book Information Coming Soon...

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Great Books Discussion Group

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh.

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

This month's book will be The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh.

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A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month’s book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Stéphan...

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

This month’s book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!