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

Teen Cafe

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Lakeshore Library
Library: Lakeshore Library
Room: Library Commons
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 4 to 10. LEGOs will be provided for you so you don’t need to bring LEGOs from home. Lego Club is first come, first serve; while supplies last.

World Breastfeeding Month Celebration

6:00pm–7:45pm
West Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To bring together community partners and community members to support and empower breastfeeding mothers in our community.

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

Starting Stitches: Open Stitch

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a project you're working on, sewing, quilting, embroidery, crochet, or any type of creative needlework, and socialize with others with similar interests.

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

Reading the Black Parade: Pop-Punk as Poetry Series!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Great literature conveys essential truths about the human experience, including the revelation that nobody likes you when you're twenty-three.

This event is in the "Adults" group

River Ridge Bromeliad Society

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Old Metairie Library
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae genera) are tropical-looking epiphytes that are easy to care for in average home conditions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

World War II Discussion Group

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

The World War II Discussion Group, headed by local teacher and historian Brian Altobello, meets the first Thursday of every month. Speakers focus on the events of the 1930s and 1940s. Free and open to the public; registration is not required.

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

Community Garden Work Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adults, 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, 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. 

Serve Homeschool Outreach planning workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
East Bank Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Napoleon Room
Purpose of Meeting

planning meeting for homeschoolers and activities for the kids

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Chess Club! We welcome amateurs, novices, and dabblers of chess, who would like to play in a semi-competitive and/or social environment. No registration is required. We have chess sets and clocks available on a first-come basis.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Internet Basics

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Register Open
Registration Required
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Internet Basic's Class is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting.

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Kids' Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everybody
Lafitte Library
Library: Lafitte Library
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Everybody" group

Friends of the Jefferson Public Library - Warehouse Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
Everybody
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Main Hall
Age Group: Everybody
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Warehouse Sale - Boxes of books for sale. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boating Safety - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

9:15am–4:15pm
Adults
West Bank Regional Library
Library: West Bank Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a boating safety class beginning at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, Ag. 9, at the Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

BEIT EL - Leader Meeting

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

community education

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Jefferson Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

Held the second Saturday of each month, the Saturday Morning Writer's Clinic consists of two sessions - one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11 a.m. - which feature an author who speaks on some aspect of writing - plot, dialog, chracterization, etc.

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 "Adults" group

Open Play- Mahjong

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Rosedale Library
Library: Rosedale Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.    No instruction will be offered.  

Dementia Training

10:00am–1:30pm
Old Metairie Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library: Old Metairie Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dementia Training

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–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Westwego Library
Cancelled
Library: Westwego Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and play! This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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 "Adults" group

Hula Hooping for Grown Ups

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Belle Terre Library
Library: Belle Terre Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Think you can't? Yes you can!  In this beginner level class, participants will learn a variety of hula hooping moves.  Hooping is a low impact cardio exercise that improves balance, core strength, and calms the mind.

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

Magical Wand-Making Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
East Bank Regional Library
Library: East Bank Regional Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Tweens (Ages 8-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Young witches and wizards: create your own wand with us! Magical powers not included.