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Murder Mystery

Holiday Horror Murder Mystery: Murder at the Ugly Sweater Office Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens

The Tasty-Ful Design Company’s holiday office party is swinging—as well as a party can when it’s held in the breakroom on a Friday afternoon.

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Tasty-Ful Design Company’s holiday office party is swinging—as well as a party can when it’s held in the breakroom on a Friday afternoon.

Christmas Murder Mystery

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at North Kenner Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Everybody

Who done it? Murder at the Ugly Sweater Office Holiday Party! Wear your Ugliest Christmas sweater!  

Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Who done it? Murder at the Ugly Sweater Office Holiday Party! Wear your Ugliest Christmas sweater!  

fire safety

Holiday Fire Safety!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Stage Area at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

Join us for a special visit from the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department! Learn all about fire safety during the holidays, including tips to prevent fires.

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, Special Event, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit from the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department! Learn all about fire safety during the holidays, including tips to prevent fires.

Elderly Fraud Image

How to Avoid Internet and Charity Fraud

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everybody

“Fraud is not limited to race, ethnic background, gender, age, education, or even income.

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Lecture, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event
Event Details:

“Fraud is not limited to race, ethnic background, gender, age, education, or even income.

Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Kitchen Kids Holiday Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Terrytown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

It's that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Gumbo and Cookie Decorating Party is back! Gumbo is chicken and beef sausage, cookies are sugar cookies with probably way too many sprinkles. Deep breath. It's a sugary one. 

Girls Night Out - Women's Authors Debut New Books

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jefferson Room at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everybody

Six local authors will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Six local authors will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe Special Event: Holidays with Dementia

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

“Holidays with Heart: Practical Ways to Support Loved Ones with Dementia.”
A warm, hopeful look at simple strategies that make celebrations smoother, safer, and more joyful for everyone

red ukulele with festive garland accents

Holiday Hoedown: A Festive Ukulele Sing Along

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms at East Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Everybody

Bring out the family and join us for a festive holiday singalong with our ukulele students! Light holiday themed refreshments will be served. 

Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Bring out the family and join us for a festive holiday singalong with our ukulele students! Light holiday themed refreshments will be served. 

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Christmas Portraits Program

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Want to have a nice family photo for your Christmas card? Choose from several preselected backgrounds and create a Christmas photo that you will love!

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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, December 23, 2025, 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 Wednesday, December 23, 2025, 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 Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, 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 Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holidays.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

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 Thursday, January 1, 2026, 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 Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

ACT Practice Test

ACT Practice Test

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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

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 Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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 Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

School Field Trip Visit

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at West Bank Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

School Field Trip Visit. Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian if you have any questions.

Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

School Field Trip Visit. Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian if you have any questions.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Mardi Gras Holidays

All Day 2/16 - 2/17
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, February 16, 2026, and Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for the Mardi Gras Holidays.

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 Monday, February 16, 2026, and Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for the Mardi Gras Holidays.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Lakeshore Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Good Friday

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 close on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.

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 close on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Easter

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 close on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter.

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 close on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for Easter.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

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 Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.

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 Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.