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Movie Club

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie

JPL - 75th Anniversary Kickoff Event

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Lecture

Art Explorations with Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mental Health Awareness Workshop (Puentes New Orleans)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This workshop will focus on stress among Latinx adolescents, highlighting mental health challenges linked to economic insecurity, fear, discrimination, and other specific stressors.

10th Anniversary LEGO Club: The Biggest LEGO Club Ever!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the Jefferson Parish Library’s 75th Anniversary and 10 years of Lego Club with THE BIGGEST LEGO CLUB EVER!

Creative Writing Workshop for Kids

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Children will be allowed to explore their writing skills in a creative fashion.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Monthly meeting and Thanksgiving fellowship

Movie: Me Before You

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

PG-13   Oftentimes you find love where you least expect it. Sometimes it takes you where you never expected to go...Louisa "Lou" Clark (Emilia Clarke) lives in a quaint town in the English countryside.

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.

Teen Crochet Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens ages 13-18, come join us for a crochet and knitting club! This is a space to work on your projects, meet new friends, and get feedback from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies, or use our limited in-library materials.

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.

Afternoon Craft!: Paper Turkey

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.

Reading to Rover

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs. Please do not bring your personal pet! Parental supervision required.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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 Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

African Diaspora Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Cancelled
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Because of the Veterans' Holiday, the African Diaspora Book Club will meet on December 16th, 2024 at 6PM.

The featured book is All Blood Runs Red by Phil Keith and Tom Clavin.

Jefferson Parish Food Insecurity Working Group Meeting

9:30am - 12:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community Health Improvement Plan working group meeting for community organizations working on addressing food insecurity. Lead by Parish President's office.

Morrison Law Group PLC - Wills & Trusts Workshop

9:30am - 12:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Our estate planning workshop aims to help Jefferson Parish families understand the importance of a comprehensive plan. We’ll cover essential topics like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the unique aspects of Louisiana’s probate process.

Tuesday Crocheters

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Read and Sing

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Storytime with Craft: Avocado Asks

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old. 

Book: Avocado Asks by Momoko Abe

Craft: Paper avocado

Storytime with Craft: Veteran's Day

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories and activities for children 3+ and their families! Please call the Children’s Desk at 504-364-3664 for the latest information. 

Storytime with Craft

11:30am - 12:15pm
Ages 0-5
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 6 years old.