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11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new class every week as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

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

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room! Beginners welcome!

Storytime with Craft - Christmas

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

Book:  A Christmas Story by Brian Wildsmith

Craft: Christmas Cookie Ornaments

Fitness Goals

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 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!

Coding Club!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Registration
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come create your own video games and websites! From beginners to pros, all are welcome. The program is recommended for ages 5-12. Pre-register for your spot. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Lakeshore Library
Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Enjoy some snacks and earn some volunteer hours as you help us come up with cool new events for our library!

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting

6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Purpose of Meeting

Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

Jefferson Community Band

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Family, Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Music for all ages.

Ikebana International

10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Lessons in Japanese flower arranging.

Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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. 

Homeschool Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mediums of Art by 4-H

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Mediums of Art presented by Jefferson Parish 4-H

 

Kids' Craft

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Zen Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as give, feedback on writing.

Saturday Writers' Clinic

9:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Instructors provide lectures on writing - character development, dialog, plot, etc.

Stonebridge Villa's

10:00am - 11:00am
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual Homeowners meeting that is held each year there at the library, much thanks, Hoover

Lego Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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 Lego Club 

New Orleans Achievement Foundation

10:00am - 1:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Guide Right/Kappa League Monthly Meeting

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

Story Time With Craft - Jack Frost

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). 

Book: Here Comes Jack Frost  by Kazuno Kohara

Craft:  Beaded Snowflake Ornament    

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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