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

Storytime with craft - Snowflakes Fall by Patricia MacLachlan

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 0-7 years old.  

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

Homeschooler Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we'll create holiday cards for senior living facilities, make pinecone gnomes, and try out holiday playdoh! 

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 "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - Harlan Coben's The Stranger

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jefferson Highway Book Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Information Coming Soon...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 Loved One by Evelyn Waugh.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

The Lagvanec Lecture

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

Cyril Lagvanec, PhD, delivers a lecture on some aspect of history.

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 "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime with Craft for Toddlers

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: 

Craft:    

 

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

Story and Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

 

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

Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-5
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups please call the Library for an appointment.

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

Game Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family, Everybody
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: WGN Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Family Game Night, an evening of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, puzzles, and more! Games and cards will be provided. No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Over the course of a decade, a Midwestern motorcycle club evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

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
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.) 

Book: 

Craft: 

 

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.

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 "Adults" group.

JPL GenFest

9:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The Jefferson Parish Library’s Annual Genealogy Fair features representatives from the genealogical and heritage societies from the greater New Orleans area will occur from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m on Saturday, Jan.

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.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18)
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 other Saturday. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. 

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.