Upcoming Events

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

Are you 27? Do you have no money or prospects? Are you a burden to you parents? Don't be frightened! It's a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of these qualities must be in want of a movie club!

Join us for a Jane Austen-inspired calligraphy workshop. Local calligrapher Deborah Fleming will provide hands-on instruction in the basics of calligraphy. Registration is required. Supplies will be provided.

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only. 

When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back.

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

Jim Schoen - banking for writers

Marie Breaux - intellectual property.

Gene Menary - non-profit advocacy for the arts community.

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Heartbeat by Evan Turk

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

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.

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old.) 

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Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.