Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

The Lafitte Library will be closed on Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, for the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Grand Isle Library
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Gamers Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Join us at the library for our Virtual Gamers Club! For the casual gamer or seasoned pro, come and connect with fellow video game enthusiasts, discover new games, and engage in friendly competition. For adults aged 18 and above.

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

Teen Video Game Club. Yes, Really.

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dominos Club

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Metairie Bridge Club

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

Join us for Bridge Club in the Old Metairie Meeting Room!  Beginners welcome!

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

Learn to Play American Mah-jong

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everybody
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.

Video Game Club!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Branches:
Belle Terre Library, East Bank Regional Library, Grand Isle Library, Gretna Library, Harahan Library, Lafitte Library, Lakeshore Library, Live Oak Library, North Kenner Library, Old Metairie Library, River Ridge Library, Rosedale Library, Terrytown Library, Wagner Library, West Bank Regional Library, Westwego Library
Description:

All Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed Friday, June 20, 2025, for the Juneteenth Day Holiday.

This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO Time

2:00am - 4:00pm
Family
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Backgammon and Chess

10:00am - 11:30am
Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Please join us at North Kenner Library to free- play Backgammon and Chess! All ages. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Matt's Morning Mah-jong

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

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

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everybody
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

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.

Playstation Virtual Reality Experience

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
River Ridge Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Grand Isle Library
Library: Grand Isle Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

After School Kid Zone: Summer Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This event is in the "Everybody" group.

Puzzle Swap Exchange

All Day
Everybody
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you buy puzzles, work them once and then store them in a closet never to be worked again. Wouldn't it be nice to pass that puzzle on to someone who appreciates working puzzles and get one in return? Come to the Puzzle Swap Exchange!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Brain Games for Seniors: BINGO with prizes

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Come join us for bingo, snack, prizes, and some social time!

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

Teen Video Game Club. Yes, Really.

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!