Week Calendar

AARP Tax Event: Please bring a picture ID and necessary tax documents. 

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

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

AARP Tax Event: Please bring a picture ID and necessary tax documents. 

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

AARP Tax Event: Please bring a picture ID and necessary tax documents. 

Android Phones 101 for Seniors is designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors).

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

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Local representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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

The purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction  - novels, novellas. short stories, flash fiction, etc. Writers submit manuscripts to be critiqued by other group members.

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

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.

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

Stories and activities for children ages 0-7 years old.  

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

Book: If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant

Craft:   Paper Plate Valentine's Day Wreath  

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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Join us for books, songs, and dancing! Ages are 0-7. We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for toddlers and young children.  No Registration.

Book:    Love Is… by Karine-Marie Amiot

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.

proctored exam

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.

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

Open stitching time in our meeting room! Feel free to use our sewing machines, rulers, cutting tools, yarn, and more to create your own work of art. 

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.

A Mardi Gras themed painting project for all skill levels and ages. 

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11. for more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745. 

Craft:  Sea Turtle Acrylic Painting on Canvas

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.

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

West Bank Regional Library's Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 11am, with a themed craft to follow. Recommended for children ages 3-5. Each week features a themed selection of books, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

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 5 years old.

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

Read & Sing is a storytime featuring books and songs aimed at babies and toddler ages 0-3. Come read with us at West Bank Regional Library every Wednesday beginning at 11am. Playtime with library toys to follow. 

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.

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

Join us on Thursdays @ 11 AM for Tai Chi & Chai Tea. After the session, relaxation and meditation continues with the sound therapy of Tibetan singing bowls.

Adult Literacy – YMCA Literary Services will hold adult literacy classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road.

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.

Heart Health on Feb. 15 @ 11AM will feature sweet potato fries prepared using an air-fryer.

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. 

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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.

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club.  This Month’s Discussion is TBD (To be determined.)

Please call 504-838-4350 for more information!

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.

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.

Play a game of trivia and ear prizes! Light refreshments will be provided.

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

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

This series will guide students through the process of creating their very own sculpture. Subjects for the sculpture will be Louisianan wildlife of their choosing, and we will learn about the subjects from local wildlife experts!

An introduction to Google Apps

Join us for STEAM activities in this homeschooler-friendly program. For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we'll make dino eggs, fruit pizza on a cookie, and more! 

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Unleash your creativity at our Adult LEGO Club! Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session of building, designing, and connecting with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

Join us for a Mardi Gras party for all ages, with crafting, music, and king cake! Create your own shoebox float., then join us in parading them around the library!  Use our supplies, or bring some of your own.

The readers will be Nicole Eiden, Gina Ferrara, Valentine Pierce, Karisma Price and Andy Young.  

Join our Chess Club. We meet one Saturday each month. No age limit. Free skittles games with no time limits and no clocks. Beginners and seasoned pros welcome. Come for a good time.

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Jayashree Rao, MD, will lead a series of mindfulness sessions at 3 p.m., Mondays, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. 

This event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Teen Center will be screening "Chevalier", the acclaimed biopic of 18th century French Creole composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.  

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

Craft: Water Microscope. Create your own microscope using a paper cup and other materials. 

Come learn about drawing! Animals, Disney Princesses, Frozen. We'll have books to check out on how to draw your favorite characters and will learn to focus on specifics and subtleties of a good sketch!

Come to the library after school to play some Nintendo Switch games with your friends. Snacks are available for the price of checking out a book!

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

Book: Hello Kitty  Happy Valentine’s Day! By Elizabeth Bennet

Craft: Design a Valentine Bag

Join Us for Stitch & Sew Adventures: A Children's Hand Sewing Series at Your Library!

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.

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

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

This event includes stories for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This event is held in the Children's area.

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in partnership with Community Housing Education Center offers free, one-on-one tax return preparation to qualified individuals with an annual income of $67,000 or less.  

Join us for Game Night, an evening of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, puzzles, and more! Games and cards will be provided. No registration is required. 

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!

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

We’re excited to host Project Power in our community for children aged 6–11! This no cost interactive program raises type 2 diabetes awareness, provides diabetes risk reduction education, and encourages participation from the whole family!

Spread some sweetness this Valentine’s season by creating your own candy bark masterpiece! Layer chocolate and colorful toppings to design a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

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.

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

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

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!

Looking for a fun, chill spot to hang out? Join us at the library for our Teen Café! Watch your favorite anime, play video and board games, get creative with crafts, and vibe with friends or meet new ones.

Come create your own video games and websites! From beginners to pros, all are welcome. The program is recommended for ages 5-12. Beginners should have an accompanying adult present to assist in the lessons. Pre-register for your spot. 

Wanted to test out a new comedy sketch? How about that awesome new song you have been working on? Want to read your poetry for feedback?

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

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.

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

Take part in a table read and share your script ideas! Actors, readers, and writers are invited to submit materials. This event is open to the public and performers, with additional written works welcome. For ages 18+

Join us for an Any Book Club. Choose any book from the genre--this month it's a Travel book--and come ready to discuss it with the group.

Sew Savvy is a sewing series for those who want to learn the skills to sew clothes and accessories. Bring your own sewing machine, or use ours! 

Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour.

Genealogy forum.

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

Join us at Westwego for a night filled with creativity by creating unique artwork through collage.

All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring additional materials or canvases that you would like to use.

Come join us at River Ridge Library for an exciting and festive Mardi Gras themed murder mystery night. Registration is required and will be limited to 20 participants. 

Are you a crafter who’s always wanted to use Cricut to customize your projects, but wasn’t sure where to start? This is the class for you! Join us for a class for beginners.