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Open Stitch Sewing Circle

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:


Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Adult Watercolor Classes

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour and a half. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

ESL Class (Clase de Ingles)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everybody
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
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.

Cricut Crafters Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

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 Level I

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Age Group: Adults, 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.

New Orleans Essential Tremor Support Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Support group

Woodland Oaks Civic Association

7:00pm–8:00pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Woodland Oaks Civic Association.

Great Books Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book will be The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

ESL Class

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

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

Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Santa Claus

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS- PARENT - CHILD -INTERACTION

10:15am–12:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Purpose of Meeting

To plan a joyful Christmas celebration that brings parents and children together through fun and meaningful activities.

To strengthen family bonds by encouraging positive parent–child interactions during the holiday season.

Read and Sing Storytime:

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

 

Storytime

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

Join us for books, songs, and dancing!  We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for toddlers and young children ages 0-7. 

BOOK:  How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead

Yoga by the Books

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

Terrytown PEIP- Preschool Early Intervention Program

11:00am–12:30pm
Terrytown Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community event with our 3 year-olds and their parents. Snuggle up to read. We'll have a story, a craft, and a small snack.

iPhone Basics for Boomers

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Two-hour Seminar on the Alarm App, The Calendar App, and Contacts Plus

Yoga By the Books

12:15pm–1:15pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Terrytown Library
Cancelled
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This gentle yoga class is led by Peter Spera, a registered yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience.

Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. If you don't have a yoga mat, come anyway! We have spares. 

Crochet & Coffee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Family, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

Exploring JPL Digital Content

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come find out about the library’s amazing digital offerings and resources. You can try courses such as 3D design, business writing, and more through LinkedIn Learning or watch your favorite movies and TV shows on Hoopla and more.

Fiber Arts

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Adult Tabletop Roleplaying Games

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for players, experienced and new, to join adventures across different continents, fighting different villains, saving town’s people and slaying some dragons!

The "Is It A Christmas Movie?" Film Series: Harry Potter

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family
Westwego Library
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Get into the Christmas spirit (or don't!) at Westwego with movies that are (or aren't!) about Christmas!

12/03: Die Hard

12/10: Gremlins

12/17: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

 

Dominos Club

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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