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Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet & Coffee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basic Computer

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Basic's Training is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will practice how to use a mouse, locating and opening a program, as well as log off and shut off a computer properly.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Story and Art: Binocular Craft

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. We will read a book on light and optics before completing an exciting craft. 

Craft: Binocular kit

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group

Storytime with Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at LOA for STORYTIME! Followed by crafts, competition, and sometimes pizza! Come for a new perspective, take a break from the heat, and fashion fun themed crafts to make it through summer. Materials provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Any Book Club (Gothic)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for an Any Book Club. Choose any book from the genre--this month it's Gothic Fiction--and come ready to discuss it with the group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hong Kong Mahjong

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Cancelled
Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play Hong Kong Mahjong at River Ridge Library! Free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. 

We will play in the River Ridge library meeting room. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Class

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Family" group

Food/cocktail Demo

6:30pm–8:30pm
Family
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Two food/cocktail demonstrations at the Jefferson Parish Library – one on each bank of the river – will occur during the month of June. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jefferson Genealogy Society

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences,

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lakeshore Movie Night: The Gutter (2024,Rated:R,1h 32m.)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When Walt discovers a talent for bowling, he goes pro to save the local alley, but his hilariously obscene and crude style ruffles some feathers.

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Genealogy Lecture Series: Presented by Gwen Kelley

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting genealogy seminar series led by our Special Collections Librarian, Ms. Gwen Kelley! Discover valuable tips and resources to help you trace your family history, uncover hidden stories, and unlock genealogical mysteries.

JPHSA IDD Training Event

9:30am–12:30pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

Training/lecture

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word 1

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Full
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Microsoft Word Class is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will open a new document. Identify the parts of the Word window, including the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar.

Governor's Office Of Elderly Affairs/Elderly Protective Services

10:00am–5:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Genealogical Society Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am–2:00pm
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Workshop for Beginners

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word 2

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Microsoft Word Class is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper.