Week Calendar

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

This is a story time for children who are 5-8 years old. 1st and 2nd grade level children will visit us from Grand Isle School and the public who have children in this age group are invited to participate.

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

The Lakeshore Writer’s Critique Group is a small group of writers who gather regularly to share their writing with others. It is an organized, structured way to receive, as well as give, feedback on writing.

– Two local authors – Adrian van Young and Elise Speranza – will be the featured speakers at the November Saturday Writers Clinic, beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

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

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. 

Book: Avocado Asks by Momoko Abe

Craft: Paper avocado

This event includes stories and activities for children newborn to 5 years old. 

Book: The Gingerbread Man by Beatrice Rodriguez 

Craft:    Gingerbread Man  Ornament 

Come find out about the library’s amazing digital offerings and resources. You can try courses such as 3D design, business writing, and more through LinkedIn Learning or watch your favorite movies and TV shows on Hoopla and more.

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. 

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

We are cutting up! Join us at Collage Coterie and make your own collage of mixed media.  Take the time to make your own unique piece of art

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 Lego Club. 

 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.

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

Book: They Dance in the Sky  by  Ray A. Williamson

Craft: Feather Necklaces

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. 

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

Join us for books, songs, and play! Our program starts with stories and songs before our weekly activity and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 6 years old.

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

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.

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?

Come garden alongside the Golden Gardeners 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. 

Calling all homeschool families! Each session will include a lesson, an advanced experiment for the kids 7 and up, a storytime and craft for kids 6 and younger, and a separate space for parents to collaborate and share resources.

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: Pumpkin Town! By Katie Mcky
Craft: pumpkin carving and pumpkin seed roasting

Stop by the Teen Center to enjoy this sequel to the classic Spider Man game! 

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.

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.

Mah-jong players of every skill level are invited to join and play. The American version is used.

Come join a professional artist at River Ridge Library to learn how to draw still lifes in color. Topics will include: color theory, use of charcoal and pastel, duotone drawing, layering color, texture and blending.

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

Ornament Swap 

Ready to decorate for Christmas! Looking for something new and different! 

Bring an ornament to swap at our ornament table at Harahan Library from 1pm - 4pm. 

Aboriginal Dot Art

Presented by the Visiting Pet Program, beginner or reluctant readers read aloud to animal assisted therapy dogs.

Join us from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. on November 16th, for our craft corner. Work on projects, hobbies, and DIY projects with other crafty people. Enjoy snacks and chat with other attendees. Have something you want to try, but never had the time?

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game event! Come hangout and play different card games such as Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we’ll learn about the skeletal system, do an art activity, and learn about the library! Registration requested.

Curious about the transformative world of 3D printing? Join us for a one-hour seminar that delves into the exciting realm of additive manufacturing:

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.

This class covers setting up an email account (using Gmail) and the basics of composing, sending and receiving emails. We also discuss uploading and sending an attachment.

This month’s book is They Called Us River Rats by Macon Fry. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug! 

This class covers the fundamentals of Facebook.

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.

Attention ARMY! Come join us in painting while listening to BTS' music! Fun for all ages! Children under the age of
12 require adult supervision.

Children will be allowed to explore their writing skills in a creative fashion.

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

 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 2 and digs a little deeper.

For more information, please call 504-736-8475.

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.

LEGO lovers unit! Club members will work to put together an Adult LEGO kit to donate to the Children’s Dept., or work from our collection of LEGOs to create their own design. The club is free and open to the public, ages 18+.

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.

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Come checkout a great interactive story to find the alliGator before he finds you! Including camouflage art. 

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

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

Book: Little Red Autumn on the Farm   by Will Hillenbrand

Craft: Autumn Leaf Suncatcher 

Mediums of Art presented by Jefferson Parish 4-H

Turkey bookmark

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

Join us after school for an hour of crafts, games, and activities designed to help support reading, math, and other skills for kids of all ages. Programs will rotate weekly.

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

A young woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

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.

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!

The American Diabetes Association presents Project Power, a childhood obesity prevention program promoting health food choices, increasing physical activity and building family and peer support.  Registration is required.

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

Come create your own video games and websites! From beginners to pros, all are welcome. The program is recommended for ages 5-12. Pre-register for your spot. 

Get moving with us as we take an outdoor walk in our backyard, followed by an indoor workout to popular exercise videos!

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.

Leave Connect Four and Monopoly at home. This night is for games like: Azul, Pandemic, Gloomhaven, Scythe, 7 Wonders, Wingspan, Root, Ticket to Ride, The Chameleon, Scrabble, and more. Bring your favorite game to play.

We journey once more to the world of True Crime this month! Find a new tale on the internet and be ready to share. Don't forget to bring your book.

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.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Howl's Moving Castle, join us at Westwego as we watch three of Studio Ghibli's most popular anime films: Howl's Moving Castle, Kiki's Delivery Service, and My Neighbor Totoro

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

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

The mission of the Jefferson Genealogical Society is to promote genealogical research through meetings and activities which provide contact with professional genealogists and historians, the opportunity for members to share their experiences, and

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

Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal. Rated PG 130 Mins.

WHAT: Bridge Lights is a workshop experience for filmmakers, writers, directors and actors.

Cyril Lagvanec delivers a lecture on various aspects of history.

The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is a non-profit astronomy club whose members promote an understanding and appreciation of astronomy in our community, sharing their time and telescopes to engage the public with unique astronomy experiences.