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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 -

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

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! 

Mah-jong for experienced players

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 of experienced gamers plays American mah-jong.

Beginner Crochet

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

6:30pm–8:00pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To educate and share information on the growing of bromeliads. Always includes a raffle showcasing these beautiful plants. Experienced and novice growers welcome.

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 -

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. 

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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. 

 

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. 

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.

Memoir 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 six week class will cover the basics of memoir writing, focusing on participants’ lived experiences.

Open Word: Share Your Favorite Poem With Us

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Harahan Library
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.

A Perfect Cup of Tea Book Club - Who is Government? by Michael Lewis

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
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!

Fiber Arts

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Back Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Creative Craft Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Creative Craft Club is an expansion of the Paper Craft Club. Patrons of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy making a different craft each month using a variety of supplied materials.

CAMELLIA Club of New Orleans, Inc

6:00pm–8:00pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

Lakeshore Movie Night: Heart Eyes (2025, Rated:R, 1h 37m.)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A masked maniac with glowing, red eyes returns every Valentine's Day to slaughter unsuspecting couples.

Parish President's Advisory Committee on Permitting & Planning

9:00am–11:30am
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Advisory Committee Meeting 

AARP Tax Services

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

AARP Tax Event: Please bring a picture ID and necessary tax documents.

Skills for Psychological Recovery

9:30am–4:30pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

SPR training for disasters

Story Time and Craft

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 0-5
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps by Peggy Porter Tierney 

Read and Sing

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

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.