Upcoming Events

Hibiscus are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Members of the New Orleans Hibiscus Society gather (almost) monthly.

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.

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.

Pam Ebel returns with a series of four classes that serve as a continuation of her popular course on writing and marketing the short story.

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.

Preservationist Emily Ford will present the basics of cemetery material conservation, at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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.

Mahjong game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Please register in advance by calling Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Welcome to Wicked Fest: Interactive Movie Experience! Get ready for a thrilling night at Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library on October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM (Central Time).

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour and a half. 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.

Bromeliads, with their rigid and often colorful rosettes combined with futuristic looking flowers, are one of the more fascinating houseplants. Bromeliads need to mimic their native climate range and weather.

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.

Writer and notorious marriage detractor Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant) falls for girl-next-door Elaine Harper (Priscilla Lane), and they tie the knot on Halloween.

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!

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)