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Wetland Walkers

5:30pm–6:30pm
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Blood Drive

1:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
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.

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. 

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
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.

Fitness Goals

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
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
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!

Memory Cafe

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program

Zen Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Wetland Walkers

5:30pm–6:30pm
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Community Baby Shower

10:30am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Family
Lakeshore Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Community Baby Shower: A New Mom Support Event! Join us at the library for a day filled with valuable resources, tips, and support for new moms.

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
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.

Memory Cafe: Caregivers and Their Cared-For

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program, Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. 

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
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.

Fitness Goals

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family
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
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!

Zen Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
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.

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for Labor 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, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day Holiday.