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Homeschool Career Series:

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Workshop
Event Details:

Welcome back to our Community Homeschool Hour! No reservation required. Classes are geared toward ages 6 and up but our younger friends are welcome to join as well. Class is open until materials run out. 

Microsoft Excel 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 Excel 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.

Mindfulness with Dr. Jayashree Kamath Rao

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dr. Rao leads participants through the principles of mindfulness. Anyone may attend. 

Disease Detective After School Program

3:30pm–6:00pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This after-school program, Disease Detective Program, is a hands-on program designed to teach middle school students the fundamentals of epidemiology and public health.

Teens Grab & Geaux: Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fall vibes, no carving required! Pick up a kit and twist, curl, and shape colorful pipe cleaners into the cutest little pumpkins. Perfect for decorating your desk, locker, or bookshelf—sweet, simple, and totally your style.

Create Space

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A new crochet tutorial every month as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Wetland Walkers

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Waggaman Mystery Book Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the 2025 novel, The Dead Husband Cookbook, by Danielle Valentine. 352 pgs.
 

ESL Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with The New Neighbor Project, offers a beginner English as a Second Language class.

 

Family Halloween Movie Night: The Halloween Tree

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everybody
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us each Monday in October to watch a variety of family-friendly Halloween-themed movies! Coloring sheets will be provided.

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

Million Oaks 2025 Annual Owners Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
North Kenner Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To conduct the 2025 annual owners' meeting for the Million Oaks Condominium Associaiton.

Taxes, Inflation & Retirement Planning - Practical Strategies for Retirement Planning

6:00pm–7:30pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This free workshop aims to help retirees confidently navigate their financial future by focusing on practical, conservative money management strategies.

ESL Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

ESL Class

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Cancelled
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Music Mondays

7:00pm–8:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

 

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

Jefferson Parish Food Insecurity and Nutrition Working Group

9:30am–11:30am
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Working group meeting for community health improvement plan

Tuesday Crochet

10:00am–11:30am
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

UNITY Of Greater New Orleans Rebuilding Communities Training October 7 & 8

10:00am–3:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training For Our Housing Program

Read and Sing

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Storytime with craft - Bats Around the Clock by Kathi Appelt

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

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

West Bank Regional Storytime: Festivals

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more!