Upcoming Events

The New Neighbor Project offers Citizenship Class on Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson. The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process.

Welcome to the Teen Scene where we dedicate a special space for teens to be teens. This serves as a space for teens to hang out, play games, discuss topics and get to know each other. Book Toks are encouraged.

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in 50 minutes. Step by step instructions will be given. Limited art supplies are provided (while supplies last) or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard. 

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on various aspects of history.

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 4 years old. 

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The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

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

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Stories, songs, and activities for toddlers ages 0-3! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity. This event is for toddlers and preschool children.

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.

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This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited. 

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This event includes stories and activities for children up to 7 years old. 

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This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 9 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

Project: Finish projects and work on skills. Bring your own project to work on or work on one of ours. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own.

Stop by after school and make something cool! Either learn to crochet and make your own blankets or clothes or learn to create collage art. All supplies will be provided. 

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!

It's Holiday Stories this month! Read one to warm a heart and be ready to share. Don't forget to bring your book.

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Supplies provided, or bring your own 100% cotton fabric. Various sizes of large scraps or fat quarters are good sizes for this project.