Upcoming Events

Diane Schleifstein, the immediate past president of the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, will lead a series of five classes of mah-jong at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This group of experienced gamers plays American mah-jong.

Take some time to hang out with your friends, have a snack, play some games and chill with your friends at Rosedale Library in the meeting room from 3:30pm-5:30pm on Tuesdays.

Come join us as teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles, and unimaginable discoveries.

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

Take part in a table read and share your script ideas! Actors, readers, and writers are invited to submit materials. This event is open to the public and performers, with additional written works welcome. For ages 18+

Three local authors – Chip LoCoco, Vicki Salloum and Elisa Speraza – will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Members of the JPL/Crescent City Stamp Club meet to discuss stamp collecting.

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

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book:  An Amazing Snowman by Barbara Jean Hicks

Craft:   Build a Snowman 

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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.

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.

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

This six week class will cover the basics of memoir writing, focusing on participants’ lived experiences.

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.