Upcoming Events

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Join us at Westwego to pixel-perfect perler bead art! This month, as part of our celebration of Jane Austen, we'll fuse perler beads to look like books.

All supplies will be provided. Children 11 and under need adult supervision.

Celebrate the life of novelist Jane Austen by joining us at Old Metairie Library for a two-hour calligraphy class taught by professional calligrapher Debbie Fleming. This class is appropriate for teens and adults. All supplies will be provided.

An informal group for all levels of crocheters. We are primarily a crochet group, but knitters are welcome.

Drawing Faces and Figures

This will include separate classes covering:

Basic shapes

Simple anatomy

Proportions

Movement

Facial expression...and more!

Join us in the Teen Center to create something fun and whimsical at this hands-on craft program. Participants will use colorful beads to design and build their own faux potted plant—perfect for decorating a desk, bookshelf, or windowsill.

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Interested in being an accomplished lady or a refined gentleman? Join us at Westwego to hone your artistic skills by painting a Jane Austen-inspired still life with water colors.

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

Join us for a painting workshop for all ages and skill levels. All supplies provided. This month's activity will be Jane Austen themed watercolors.

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

¡Todos los niños de hasta 10 años con sus padres son bienvenidos!

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Totalmente en Espanol y gratis.

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.