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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Branches:
Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
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Lakeshore Matinee: (Rated: , mins.)

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:

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This lauded drama depicts the life of revered Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (Kirk Douglas). An intense and imaginative artist, Van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure.

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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Nature on the Geaux

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lakeshore Movie Night: (, Rated: ,h m.)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

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

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

Branches:
Avondale Library, Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

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

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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

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 "Adults" group.

Table Read Tuesdays

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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+

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lakeshore Movie Night: (, Rated: ,h m.)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bridge Lights Workshop

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

WHAT: Bridge Lights is a workshop experience for filmmakers, writers, directors and actors.

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Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Board Game Palooza

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Games
Event Details:

At Lakeshore Library, you are part of the family! In our family, we love spending time with one another and playing games. Join us for the ultimate game time where you can see who holds the bragging rights until next game time.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lakeshore Movie Night: (, Rated: ,h m.)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

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

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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Lakeshore Matinee: Dog Man (Rated: PG,1h 34m)

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:

When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together -- and Dog Man is born.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Intro to Improv

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
Program Type: Performance, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for a fun-filled evening of laughter and creativity. This event is perfect for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of improvisational comedy.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lakeshore Movie Night: (, Rated: ,h m.)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

 

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

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Read and Sing Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Born with cerebral palsy, the 10th of 22 children of a Dublin bricklayer and his wife, Christy Brown was doomed to life as a vegetable by physicians in 1932. His strong-willed mother's love and faith encouraged him to overcome this label.

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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Lakeshore Matinee: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated: PG ,1h 49m)

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:

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet.