Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Teen Scene where we dedicate a special space for teens to be teens. This serves as a space for teens to hang out, play games, discuss topics and get to know each other. Book Toks are encouraged.

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 50 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Limited art supplies are provided (while supplies last) or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard, followed by an indoor workout to popular exercise videos!

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 intermediate English as a Second Language class.

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

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

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This event includes stories and activities for children 3 to 7 years old.

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Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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.

Come join a professional artist at River Ridge Library to learn how to draw still lifes in color. Topics will include: color theory, use of charcoal and pastel, duotone drawing, layering color, texture and blending.

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Project: Finish projects and work on skills. Bring your own project to work on or work on one of ours. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own.

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old. 

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Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Book: Little Red, Autumn on the Farm by Will Hillenbrand
Craft: Autumn Log Ornaments