Week Calendar

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

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.

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.

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: The Great Pancake Escape by Paul Many

Craft: French Toast

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

Book: Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit  by Norman Bridwell

Craft:  Turkey Paper Bag Puppet

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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The Read and Sing Story Time 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. This class explores the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

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

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10! Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

If you are interested in learning the game of Mahjong, but are intimidated by the fast pace of traditional Mahjong clubs, then come join us for a relaxed learning experience.

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 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. 

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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.

Book: Thanksgiving Mice by Bethany Roberts

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.

Flavors of Health is a nutrition education and health program with a community focus.

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: Pete the Cat: Falling for Autumn
Craft: Paper turkey

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.

This new book club explores various aspects of science. The book for the first session is The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert.

Monday Knitters meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Bev Madere, Craft Yarn Council of America Master Knitter, facilitates this group of adult knitters. All level of skills welcomed; basic knitting skills taught to beginners.

The Maybe Book Club meets from 1 to 2:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in the Gretna Library meeting room.

This month's selection is The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear.

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!

Whether you’re a competitive player or just happy to play and enjoy a social chat, this club is a great place to get to know others and take part in a good game of Scrabble! The club meets every third Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 month's book is Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. 

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

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. Instruction will be available on occasions.

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.

This is a story time for children who are 5-7 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.

Missed Lego Club? Don’t worry! Today is all about letting your imagination soar and building whatever you’d like! Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information.

Join us at the library for our Adult Video Game Club! For the casual gamer or seasoned pro, come and connect with fellow video game enthusiasts, discover new games, and engage in friendly competition. For adults aged 18 and above.

Build with Legos and use your imagination!

As the Battle of Stalingrad rages around them, a celebrated Soviet sniper duels with a Nazi sharpshooter.

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.

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

Let your worst creative instincts take over at our Ugly Art Afternoon! All art supplies provided. What can you regret making? 

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

Book: Quiet! by Kate Alizadeh and What is Sound Energy by Laura Loria

Art: RainMaker 

Our book today includes a lot of silly word play and fun literary confusion. Come help us bathe the cat, mow the floor, vacuum the lawn, mop the baby, and make a mess of letters and words.

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

Book: We Gather Together   by Wendy Pfeffer

Craft: Cornucopia 

Turkey Headbands

Tired of working out alone and want a non-judgmental place for you to get some cardio in? Don’t have the money to commit to a gym membership? Join our fab fit community for some jazzercise, Zumba and other cardio movements.

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 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.

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!

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!

Join the Wetland Walkers on Monday evenings at 5:00p.m.

Book: A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia

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

Learn the basics of cross stitch and embroidery and decorate your own zippered pouch!

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.

Feeling artsy? Create your masterpiece while enjoying hot cocoa, tea, or coffee. This month, we're painting with Coffee! We've got all the supplies you need. 

Like to read? So does Oliver the Library Bear! Come meet Oliver and others just like you to share your favorite books and read with everyone! Meets every third Wednesday of the month. Parental supervision required.

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!

Are you a big fan of anime and manga? We'll watch anime episodes and movies, discuss our favorite series, and much more! 

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch. Ages 8+; Parental supervision required. Please call the Children’s Desk at (504) 364-3664 ahead for the latest information. 

Ever wanted to know how a movie is made from top to bottom? Learn from a local film expert on how you can make the next Hollywood blockbuster!

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.

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.

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR experience (only one person can register per session). This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 10 years old and up.

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

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

Join us for Teen Game Night, an evening of fun for young adults ages 13-18. This event will include playing your favorite board games and card games! Games and cards will be provided. No registration is required.

Come enjoy an exciting game or two of Dominos at River Ridge Library, for adults only. 

During the summer of 1957, bankruptcy looms over the company that Enzo Ferrari and his wife had built 10 years earlier. He decides to roll the dice and wager it all on the iconic Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1000-mile race across Italy.

In a modern-day utopian community where mirrors, photos, and even words like beautiful and ugly are forbidden, a girl who has never seen her own face harbors a guilty curiosity about the outside world.

Starting Stitches: Quilt Club is a club for quilters of all levels. We discuss new quilting related resources the library has to offer, such as magazines, Library of Things, and new books.

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

Come play video games and compete against others! No registration required. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Casablanca is a classic World War 2 film where intrigue and romance clash at a Moroccan nightclub. It stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 

Tripp Friedler, a local businessman, will discuss his new book, The Tunnel, at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

Info to come

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing your favorite tunes with us until we close!