Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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Theater with Ms. Jen

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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Theater with Ms. Jen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Event Details:

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 is in the "Everybody" group.

Puzzle Swap Exchange

All Day
Everybody
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

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Theater with Ms. Jen

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
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Theater with Ms. Jen

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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 "Everybody" group.

Teen Movie Matinee: Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer, the Teen Center will be presenting films due to their use of color to go with our theme, Color Our World.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everybody
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Fitness Goals

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Westwego Collage Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everybody
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique collage art.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

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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.
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Didgeridoo Down Under

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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The Didgeridoo show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building and storytelling all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didgeridoo!

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.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

A Visit from the Barony of Axemoor!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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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
Program Type: Gardening
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 "Everybody" group.

Saturday Crafternoon: Toys!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everybody
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us in decorating and playing with toys!  All supplies will be provided.

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Tuesday Morning Movie

10:30am - 12:30pm
Everybody
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Event Details:

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 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.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Theater with Ms. Jen

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everybody
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

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All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.

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Lakeshore Matinee: Moana 2 (Rated:PG, 1 hr 40mins.)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, a strong-willed girl journeys with her crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Create Space

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
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 "Everybody" group.

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Event Details:

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 is in the "Everybody" group.

Genealogy Lecture Series: Presented by Gwen Kelley

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

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.