Upcoming Events

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in one and a half hour. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an English as a Second Language class.

Join us at the library for our Virtual Gamers Club! For the casual gamer or seasoned pro, come and connect with fellow video game enthusiasts, discover new games, and engage in friendly competition. For adults aged 18 and above.

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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. 

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

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

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

This gentle yoga class is given by Registered Yoga Teacher Peter Spera every Wednesday & Thursday at the Gretna Library. Spera has 20 years of experience in yoga. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians 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. 

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. We have chess sets and clocks available on a first-come basis.

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

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

Please join us at North Kenner Library to free- play Backgammon and Chess! All ages.