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Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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 of Rosedale Library on Fridays at 10:30am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

10:45am–12:00pm
Adults
Wagner Library
Library: Wagner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

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Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, 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 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens, Family
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians as we work on our very first Community Garden! Learn what to grow and how to tend a vegetable and flower garden during this informal work hour. Open to all ages and experience levels. 

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

Grab and Go Craft

All Day
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Whole Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the River Ridge Library and pick up a Grab & Go Craft to take and make! Available until supplies run out. No registration is necessary. These crafts are for children ages 4 to 9 years old.

NACA Homebuyer Worskhop

9:30am–2:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

NACA, Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, provides over 30% of all the housing counseling in the country and is the most effective in providing affordable long-term homeownership for both homebuyers and homeowners.

Social Work CEU Workshop

9:30am–2:30pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Purpose of Meeting

educational workshop for social workers

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

Saturday Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
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 "Teens (Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Senior Citizens" group

Open Play- Mahjong

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, Senior Citizens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Love to play Mahjong but don't have a Mahjong set?  Grab a few friends and drop by the library and play awhile. We have Mahjong sets available for use in the library.

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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 6-11" group

Story Time With Craft -

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 6-11
Harahan Library
Library: Harahan Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This even includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 6 to 11 years old). 

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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

10:30am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Gretna Library
Library: Gretna Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime with Craft

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Terrytown Library
Library: Terrytown Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to a story read by one of our librarians and stay to do a fun craft together! This event is for children ages 3 to 10 years old. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 8-11)" group

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
River Ridge Library
Library: River Ridge Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO free play for children ages six and up. LEGOs and blocks will be provided. This event is for children ages 6 to 13 years old.

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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

Sensory Saturday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for engaging programming that is designed for all ages and abilities. Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

FIBRO WARRIORS SIP & PAINT

2:00pm–3:45pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Fibro Warriors and Friends meet up to do something fun, Sip and Paint while advocationg for Fibromyalgia awareness.

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 "Everybody" group

CRAFTERNOON

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
North Kenner Library
Library: North Kenner Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 

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

Afternoon Craft!:

12:00pm–12:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Craft projects for kids 3+ while supplies last! Visit the Children's Department. Bringing a large group (10 or more children and adults)? Please call (504) 364-3664 to speak with a librarian regarding reservation spots and attendance limits.

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
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Reading to Rover

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Stage Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs. Please do not bring your personal pet! Parental supervision required.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Pro Bono Notary Service

9:00am–10:00am
Everybody
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Study Room K
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pati Kates, with Out of the Office Notary Services, L.L.C., will be available for pro bono, signature-only notary work the second Monday of each month from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.  Please be sure to bring your document(s), any required witnes

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Citizens Program
Event Details:

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes from Feb. 2 to April 14. Free of charge and open to the public. Appointments are required by going to aarpfoundation.org/taxes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Services

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

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

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 "Adults" group

YMCA Adult Literacy

11:30am–2:00pm
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.