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Ukulele Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.

Free Medicare Seminar

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

Free Seminar to explain Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Part D

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Trivia: New Orleans Music

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Trivia: Test you New Orleans Music knowledge.

Westbank Toastmasters Club

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

Monthly meeting for our Public Speaking and Leadership Club from Toastmasters International.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

ESL Class Level I

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Children's Area
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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.

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

Harahan Storytime with Craft for Toddlers - Mother's Day

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:  What Mommies Do Best by Laura Numeroff

Craft:    Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Special Needs

10:15am–11:00am
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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

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:

Read & Sing: Early Literacy Fun (Ages 0–3)

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

West Bank Regional Read & Sing

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

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am–2:00pm
Everybody
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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.

JeffFit Yoga Class (Internal)

12:45pm–1:45pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Onsite Yoga class offered to branch staff.

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 "Senior Citizens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Line Dancing with Ms. Jackie

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn how to line dance! Whether you're a beginner or you've been dancing for awhile, our line dancing classes are for everyone. Wear anything that is comfortable to dance in!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Wellness Wednesday: Exercise

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Senior Citizens
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and do some gentle exercises at Rosedale Library.  Go at your own pace and get in shape. 1pm to 2pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everybody" group

Crochet & Coffee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Tea will be served at 2:00 PM with discussion to follow at 2:30 PM. I hope you will be able to join us. Please bring your own mug!

JeffFit Tai Chi Class (Internal Only)

3:15pm–4:15pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

Onsite Tai Chi class offered to branch staff.

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

TeenTown: Make Tie Dye Shirts

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

New projects every month. Or you can ignore the projects and just watch a movie that we put on the big screen. Or you can ignore both and just talk with your friends. We don't mind.