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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.

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book:

Craft:

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Anime Club

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Looking to meet other otakus? Stop by the Library for the South Louisiana Anime Club meeting! Watch films, meet other fans, and practice your cosplay!

Dewey Doables

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

More information will be posted soon.

Lego Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Monthly Meeting of Daughters of Elks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gretna Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regular monthly meeting and holiday social

River Road Poets

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Poets gather to read and discuss poetry. Free of charge and open to the public.

Saturday Matinee:

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

Board Game Palooza

2:00pm - 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: 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.

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Cancelled
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

Afternoon Craft!:

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last.! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

Magical Yule Fest

All Day
Family, Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Registration
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attention all wizards, witches, and muggles—grab your broomsticks and get ready for Yule Fest, presented by the Jefferson Parish Library! This magical event takes place on December 15th from 12 PM to 3 PM and is open to everyone!

ESL Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

JPHSA DDCS Staff Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Staff Training