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Adult Literacy Class

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Avondale Library
Library: Avondale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers a general literacy from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, except on holidays.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Civic Club Canasta

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Canasta game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Beginners welcome. For additional information please call Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

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This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

VITA Income Tax Prep

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Maisie Dobbs

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

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Mah-jong

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Open to all levels playing American mah-jong.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lafitte Library: Beginner Crochet

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Flyer which promotes a beginner crochet class for all ages.

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 "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

Open Stitchery Fabric Arts Club

5:15pm–6:15pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Crafters Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

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History Talk! "Crime in Colonial New Orleans"

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Local historian David Michael Schneider will discuss “Crime in Colonial New Orleans: Terror on the Frontier.” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, at the East Bank RegionalLibrary, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. 

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AARP Tax Assistance

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes from Feb. 2 to April 14. Free of charge and open to the public.

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This event is in the "Family" group

ESL Class

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Family
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Family
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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

FREE TAX HELP

10:00am–1:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Study Rooms
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Event Details:

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs is partnering with Community Housing Education Center (CHEC) to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualifying individuals. Individuals must

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

10:15am–11:00am
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga by the Books

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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 in the "Adults" group

Adult Literacy Class

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Avondale Library
Library: Avondale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers a general literacy from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week, except on holidays.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Wellness Wednesday: Exercise

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Tea will be served at 2:00 PM with discussion to follow at 2:30 PM. I hope you will be able to join us. Please bring your own mug!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy with Gwen - Ancestry.com

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Ancestry.Com is the main genealogy database that exists today. This lecture will focus on searching the database, using the library version of Ancestry.Com as well as what is offered if one subscribes to the Ancestry.Com website. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lafitte Library: Fiber Arts

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A flyer promoting our Fiber Arts program, which is open to all ages and encompasses a

This event is in the "Adults" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Free Tax Prep)

4:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Study Room K
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Free tax help at the West Bank Regional Library.  The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in partnership with Community Housing Education Center offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.