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Plant Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Event Details:

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

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

Art Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Afternoon Craft!: Melted Snowman

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
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.

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

ESL Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
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.

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 "Family" group.

After-School Kid Zone

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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.

Create Space: Crochet a Bookmark!

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

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

Tuesday Crochet

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

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.

Kitchen Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

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

Crochet for Beginners

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Crochet Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Android Phones 101 for Seniors

9:30am - 11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Android Phones 101 for Seniors is designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors).

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

ESL Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
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.

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.

Storytime with Craft: Roly Poly Pangolin

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

NEW SPECIES ALERT!

Come learn about an often overlooked, and strange but curious, animal: the pangolin!

This event includes stories and activities for children up to 11 years old. 

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

Teen Video Game Club. Yes, Really.

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

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 "Family" group.

After-School Kid Zone

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays after school for a half hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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

Sew Savvy

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew Savvy is a sewing series for those who want to learn the skills to sew clothes and accessories. Bring your own sewing machine, or use ours!

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.

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

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

Teen Anime Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

The Teen Center will be screening acclaimed anime film, Ride Your Wave. 

Due to some mature themes, we recommend this screening only for ages 12+. 

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

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Are you a big fan of anime and manga? We'll watch anime episodes and movies, discuss your favorite series, and much more! 

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

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.

Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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 "Family" group.

Homeschool Hour Art Series: Block Printing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Registration
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Fab Fit:

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tired of working out alone and want a non-judgmental place for you to get some cardio in? Don’t have the money to commit to a gym membership? Join our fab fit community for some jazzercise, Zumba and other cardio movements.