Upcoming Events

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

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.

Book : The Democracy Project: A History, A Crisis, A Movement

by David Graeber

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

1980  Heroic earthling Flash Gordon saves the world from the nefarious Ming the Merciless in this adaptation of the sci-fi comic strip.

Cast Melody Anderson, Sam J. Jones, Topol, Max von Sydow, Ornella Muti. 

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry. 

This volume includes the beloved short film "Mickey and the Beanstalk" along with other timeless classics. It is a must-have for any Disney fan and is perfect for family movie nights.

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

Learn the basics of the Cricut machine with fun and easy projects for beginners. Registration is required and seats are limited. 

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

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.

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

This group is geared for those who want to play (and even learn) the American version of Mah-jong, the traditional tile game established in China about 100 years ago. It meets (almost) every Tuesday in the A/V Conference Room.

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Arts & Crafts

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 1 hour & 30 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

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.

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

Take part in a table read and share your script ideas! Actors, readers, and writers are invited to submit materials. This event is open to the public and performers, with additional written works welcome. For ages 18+