Week Calendar

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with YMCA New Orleans, offers an intermediate English as a Second Language class.

Introduction to sitting and walking Zen meditation. Please bring a cushion to sit on.

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

 Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting.

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers.

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old.  Large groups please call 838-4353 for an appointment.

Book: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

Craft:  Paper Roll Crayon

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

Book: Ten Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss

Craft: Apple Sun Catcher

 The iPhone Seminar covers everything you need to know about Texting, including how attach documents, photos, and more. Bring your iPhone to this 2 hour Seminar in a hands- on environment.

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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

Book: Grandpa and Me by Karen Katz

Craft: Grandparent’s Day Magnet Craft

Come and join us Thursday mornings at 10:00am for Pre-School Storytime in the Meeting Room. Have fun in an interactive learning environment practicing early literacy skills. Designed for children 18 months to 7 years old.

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The Read and Sing Storytime includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. Learners will open a new document. Identify the parts of the Word window, including the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar.

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.

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.

Bring a friend or several to play this multiplayer board game at Rosedale. Who will escape the house once the haunt begins?

Want a taste of what our libraries have to offer? Join us for a day full of fun with a Storytime performance, jazzercise, puzzle swapping and more after you sign-up or renew your library card!

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.

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 first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up.

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

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

Book: The Pigeon Goes to School  by Mo Willems

Stories and activities for children 3+ and their families! Please call the Children’s Desk at 504-364-3664 for the latest information. 

Tweens & teens, come and grab a tote with a themed "book of the month." Visit any day in the entire month of September to get in on the fun! Totes include a book, themed book marks and puzzle, and a snack.

Instruction and support for adults to improve their skills in: 1) literacy or reading at any level; 2) basic math and writing; 3) preparation for HiSet /GED; 4) job readiness. Free of charge and open to the public.

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

Book: Rita & Ralph’s Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy

Craft: Friendship bracelet

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.

Instruction and support for adults to improve their skills in: 1) literacy or reading at any level; 2) basic math and writing; 3) preparation for HiSet /GED; 4) job readiness. Free of charge and open to the public.

Ahoy Matey! Ranger Mary will be reading Pirate Bob by Kathryn Lasky and making paper bag parrots immediately following.

Low impact walking session.  The session will begin with a tai chi warm-up in the meeting room. Please check with your physician before beginning movement activities. 

Ages: Adults; children with supervision

A new class every week as well as space to work on your own projects. Working on a beading or jewelry project? Crocheting or knitting something cool?

Instruction and support for adults to improve their skills in: 1) literacy or reading at any level; 2) basic math and writing; 3) preparation for HiSet /GED; 4) job readiness. Free of charge and open to the public.

Read, breathe and move with us! We will read and move along with yoga-inspired stories.  Registration requested.

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. 

Book: Pizza for Birds by Bob Shea
Craft: Paint your own Ceramic Tea Candle Holder

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

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.

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.

A book club exploring works of fiction and non-fiction that discuss the rise and origins of fascism. 

Book: V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

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

Learn to draw and paint an animal on canvas. Ages 10 and up.

Join us for our new program just for homeschoolers!  Parents will have the opportunity to request curriculum support resources while kids mingle and collaborate on a weekly STEM, art, or culinary activity.

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

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.

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

This month’s book is Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

Northstar Digital Learning is aimed at helping adults acquire the technology skills they desire in a low-pressure setting. This class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper.

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

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.

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

Come dressed in your 80s workout garb to Sweat to the Oldies in memory of our beloved native son, Richard Simmons. Feel free to bring a healthy snack and memories to share

After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England to tropical Jamaica.  

Rated PG 

Teens ages 13-18, come join us for a crochet and knitting club! This is a space to work on your projects, meet new friends, and get feedback from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies, or use our limited in-library materials.

Join us for Chess Club! In this non-competitive environment, for beginners and up, come learn how to play or just play for fun with other enthusiasts.

This event includes stories and activities for children up to 11 years old. 

Book:  Superhero School by Aaron Reynolds
Craft:  Wearable Superhero Buttons

This event includes stories and crafts for school aged children (ages 3 to 11 years old.) 

Book: The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney

Craft: Goat and Troll Masks

Let your little ones practice basic mixing, measuring, and motor skills while doing learning to make an easy snack and becoming familiar with preparing food!

You'll learn the fundamental skills and techniques needed to make beautiful hand-made creations. Hooks and yarn are provided.

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. 

Your local librarians are working on their fitness. Come join! We will be working out together using our collection of Zumba, Pilates, and Dance Cardio DVDs. All ages welcome!

Complete projects and work on skills. Teenagers and Adults, yarn and hooks provided or bring your own

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.

Looking for ways to get involved and give back to your local community? Come out and help plan library programs, earn volunteer hours, and make new friends. 

Always felt like you had two left feet? Come join us for free dance line dancing lessons that will teach you moves to impress your friends and family at the next wedding celebration.

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!

Calling all gamers! Join us for an epic evening of fun and excitement at our Teen Game Day.

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets one Thursday a month. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

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.

Two food/cocktail demonstrations at the Jefferson Parish Library – one on each bank of the river – will celebrate the end of summer – Tennessee Williams Key Lime Pie and Jammy Juleps.

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

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

Two food/cocktail demonstrations at the Jefferson Parish Library – one on each bank of the river – will celebrate the end of summer – Tennessee Williams Key Lime Pie and Jammy Juleps.

Monthly meeting of the East Jefferson Italian American Society.

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.

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.

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

The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person beginner English as a Second Language classes. Class is from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Classes are for adults and focus on beginner English vocabulary and grammar.

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. Doctor Who follows the adventures of the title character, a rogue Time Lord with somewhat unknown origins who goes by the name "the Doctor".

Sheila Cao, a personal finances consultant based in New Orleans, will give a series of presentations on financial management at 7 p.m. all four Tuesdays in September 2024, at the Edith Lawson Westwego Library, 635 Fourth Avenue, Westwego.

Kenneth Hoffman, executive director of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, will discuss Jewish genealogy and other related topics at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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