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Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

10:00am–11:00am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Full
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

Special Event! 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

10:00am–11:30am
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Event Details:

The New Orleans chapter of the Women’s National Book Association and the Jefferson Parish Library have joined together to present “Voices of Hurricane Katrina,” a public reading in which local authors read and discuss Katrina memories, at 10 a.m.,

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

Basic Video Editing 🎥

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to create simple, polished videos but not sure where to start? Join us for Basic Video Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Mah-jong

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

STEM Saturdays

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

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

Storytime with Craft

10:30am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

GRANT WRITING CLASS

10:30am–3:30pm
Belle Terre Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

DnD Lesson

1:00pm–4:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Teaching dnd to individuals to start a gaming club.

Chronic Illness Warriors Support Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To provide a safe space for chronic illness warriors and expert led health literacy for the community as well.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Legos

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everybody
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

Movie: Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983) (Rated: PG Run Time 133 minutes.)

2:00pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Luke and Leia stage a daring rescue mission to save Han from Jabba the Hut and join the rebels to Endor where the Empire is constructing a deadlier Death Star.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons: New Adult Campaign!

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of six for a new campaign led by an experienced Dungeon Master. This campaign will meet every other Saturday. There is no cost, and all materials will be provided. Adults only for now, but look for future campaigns for teens!

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

Lakeshore Matinee: Paddington in Peru (2024, Rated: PG, 1h 45m)

2:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
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: Movie
Event Details:

When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Saturday Matinee

2:30pm–4:30pm
Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!


 

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Music Event! Harp Class

12:00pm–1:30pm
Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Local harpists Patrice Fisher and Cathy Anderson will lead a master class for harp students beginning at 12 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie

This event is in the "Family" group

Harp Concert! Patrice Fisher and Cathy Anderson

2:30pm–4:00pm
Family
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Local harpists Cathy Anderson, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, along with Boku do Choro group, will perform a concert in honor of Hispanic Heritage at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon. Metairie..

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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Class

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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.