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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.

Homeschool Hour: Coming back in January!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

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Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

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

Wetland Walkers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Moviemaking Mondays

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Plant Swap

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Gardening
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 "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

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

Music Mondays

8:00pm - 8:45pm
Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Cancelled
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing your favorite tunes with us until we close!

All Jefferson Parish Libraries Closed for New Year Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 Tuesday, December 31, 2024, thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year Holiday.

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

Read and Sing

10:30am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga by the Books

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime with Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Cancelled
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult English Class (Beginner Level)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person beginner English as a Second Language classes.  Class is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursdays.  Classes are for adults and focus on beginner English vocabulary and grammar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

World War II Discussion Group

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

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Evaluation Day for the Visiting Pet Program

All Day
Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Info to follow.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zen Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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

Lego Club

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

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

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Registration
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Matt's Morning Mah-jong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Study of Authoritarianism Book Club

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism.  This month's book is Ring Shout by P.Djeli Clark.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Lego Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

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.

Lego Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

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

ESL Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), 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.

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.