Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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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.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation to be displayed in the library until the next meeting! Lego Club meets every other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

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

Storytime with Craft

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

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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

Storytime with Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 years old.

GRANT WRITING CLASS

10:30am - 3:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To teach organization leaders how to write grants for their organizations.

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

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

Book: 
Craft: 

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

LSU AgCenter Flavors of Health

11:00am - 12:30pm
Everybody
Live Oak Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Saturday's LSU Ag presents Stress Awareness. Elisabet explains what stress is, how it impacts your body, and how to manage it. With instruction on how to prepare ambrosia, a unique fruit salad originating in the South.

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

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Plant Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
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, Everybody
Event Details:

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Saturday Matinee: Tron

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everybody
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the booming sound and large screen experience of our Saturday Matinee. All are welcome!

 

Original, 1982 Tron will be shown. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Summer Reading Kick-off

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate with imagination, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us at the library as we launch a vibrant season of stories, activities, and adventures for everyone.

This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens

All Day
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

DIY @ Home Craft Kits for Teens 

Each month offers a take home craft kit for Teens 12 and up while supplies last located in the foyer area. 

This month's craft is 

 

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Take Home Craft Activity for Kids

All Day
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 Each week a  different  craft activity is available for kids (ages 6 -11) in the foyer area of Harahan Library  while supplies last. 

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

Teen Take and Make Craft: Stained Glass Suncatcher

All Day
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Color Your World with this cute and creative suncatcher! Supplies are first-come, first-served in the Teen Center. This craft is recommended for the 11 & up age group. 

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 "Family" group.

Summer Reading Weekly Creative Color Adventures at River Ridge Library

9:00am - 9:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Connections: Stories and Crafts for Adults

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

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to 3D Printing

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

UWSELA Resource Development and Marketing Team

10:00am - 4:30pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Team meeting.

Boys Town Louisiana

11:00am - 1:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

All Staff Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am - 1:00pm
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.

Monday Knitters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

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.

Homeschool Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Special Event, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!