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

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.

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

Storytime with Craft: Pumpkins

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.

Book: Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Craft: Paper Roll Pumpkin

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

Storytime with Craft: Silly Spooks!

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

Stories and activities for children 3+ and their families! Please call the Children’s Desk at 504-364-3664 for the latest information. 

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

Storytime with Craft: Nervous

11:30am - 12:15pm
Ages 0-5
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. This event is for toddlers and preschool children. 

Book:  WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES by RyanT. Higgings.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in Libraries - Temia Griffin

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Temia Griffin, a lawyer with offices in Gretna, will meet with patrons from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah-jong

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong players of every skill level are invited to join and play. The American version is used.

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

Kitchen Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Grand Isle Library
Library: Grand Isle Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah-jong for Fun

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This group is geared for those who want to play (and even learn) the American version of Mah-jong, the traditional tile game established in China about 100 years ago. It meets (almost) every Tuesday in the A/V Conference Room.

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

Kitchen Kids:

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

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

Crochet for Beginners

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Live Oak Library
Library: Live Oak Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Crochet Classes

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Complete projects and work on skills. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in Libraries - Mariarenee Contreras

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Mariarenee Contreras, a lawyer with offices in Metairie, will meet with patrons from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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

Teen PowerPoint Presentation Night!

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive Teen PowerPoint Presentation Night! Whether you're passionate about a quirky topic, want to share a personal interest, or just enjoy a good laugh, this is your chance to shine.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.

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

Teen Time Special Event: Taylor Swift Jeopardy

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Taylor Swift’s arrival in New Orleans for her Era Tour concert. Gather your friends and play Jeopardy on one of the top pop stars. Arrive early if you would like to be a contestant. Refreshments will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Watercolor Classes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 50 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Limited art supplies are provided (while supplies last) or bring your own supplies. Registration is 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.

Walking Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Family, Everybody
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Class

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

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

Storytime with Craft for Toddlers: Spiders

10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-5
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: Happy Halloween from the Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

Craft:   Paper Spider Puppet 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in Libraries - Peter Meisner

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Peter Meisner, a lawyer with offices in Old Metairie, will meet with patrons from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie.

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

Read and Sing Storytime: A Howling Good Time

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. 

Book: Spot's Halloween by Eric Hill

Craft:  Silly Werewolf Magnet

Medicare 101 Review & Understanding 2025 Changes

10:30am - 11:30am
River Ridge Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To educate the community regarding the Medicare Insurance program and the major changes coming in 2025.

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

Storytime with Craft

11:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Book: 

Craft: 

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Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.