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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Science Book Club - "Infinite Life: The Revolutionary Story of Eggs, Evolution, and Life on Earth" by Jules Howard

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Science Book Club meets monthly in the A/V Conference room at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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The Science Book Club meets monthly in the A/V Conference room at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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African Diaspora Book Club-Alice Dunbar Nelson by Tara Green

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED TO June 16. 

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Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED TO June 16. 

Cave of bones by Anne Hillerman

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - Cave of Bones by Anne Hillerman

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book is Cave of Bones by Anne Hillerman. 

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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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This month's book is Cave of Bones by Anne Hillerman. 

Wish You Were Here

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book: Wish You Were Here, by Jodi Picoult

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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Book: Wish You Were Here, by Jodi Picoult

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Great Books Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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This month's book will be Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus.

Teen Advisory Board

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.

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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
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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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial 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, May 26, 2025, for Memorial 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
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All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.

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Westwego's Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

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Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group at Old Metairie Library

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

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A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

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

This month’s book is Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

 

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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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This month’s book is Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

 

French Literature Discussion Group

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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

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Any Book Club (Children's Books)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an Any Book Club. Choose any book from the genre--this month it's Children's Books--and come ready to discuss it with the group.

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Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Join us for an Any Book Club. Choose any book from the genre--this month it's Children's Books--and come ready to discuss it with the group.

Hidden Truths and Enlightened Pirates, Works of David Graeber Book Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Rosedale Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book: The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy

by David Graeber

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Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Book: The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy

by David Graeber

Book Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Sitting Area at Lafitte Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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African Diaspora Book Club-Alice Dunbar Nelson by Tara Green

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Live Oak Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults

Born in New Orleans in 1875 to a mother who was formerly enslaved and a father of questionable identity, Alice Dunbar-Nelson was a pioneering activist, writer, suffragist, and educator.

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Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Born in New Orleans in 1875 to a mother who was formerly enslaved and a father of questionable identity, Alice Dunbar-Nelson was a pioneering activist, writer, suffragist, and educator.

The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book is The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman. 

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Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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This month's book is The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman. 

The Women

Jefferson Highway Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at River Ridge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book: The Women by Kristin Hannah

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Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Book: The Women by Kristin Hannah

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
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 Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

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Westwego's Cozy Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Westwego Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

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

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

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Great Books Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

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Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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This month's book will be My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group at Old Metairie Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Old Metairie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

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

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

Solito by Javier Zamora

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - Solito by Javier Zamora

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

This month’s book is Solito by Javier Zamora. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug! 

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

This month’s book is Solito by Javier Zamora. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug! 

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Will Be Closed for Independence 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 Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence 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 Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.