Upcoming Events

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The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is a non-profit astronomy club whose members promote an understanding and appreciation of astronomy in our community, sharing their time and telescopes to engage the public with unique astronomy experiences.

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

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The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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?

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.

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

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

Book: Together for Kwanzaa      by Juwanda G. Ford

Craft: Kwanzaa Candles 

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!

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 8+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

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

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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

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. 

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.

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. Instruction will be available on occasions.

Tired of working out alone and want a non-judgmental place for you to get some cardio in? Don’t have the money to commit to a gym membership? Join our fab fit community for some jazzercise, Zumba and other cardio movements.

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

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.