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. 

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.

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 week's book is Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets by Ryan T. Higgins. "Penelope Rex gets a saber-toothed tiger for her first pet but find 'Mittens' a lot to handle."

Join us for a fun and relaxing Tuesday morning movie at West Bank Regional Library, featuring a family-friendly film for all ages.

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

Book: Mardi Gras An Alphabet Parade by Colette Leblanc  Tatum

Craft:    Paper Plate Mardi Gras Mask 

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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Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 7 years old. Stories, rhymes, and music are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Take the challenge and make a cool creation. Lego Club meets every first Saturday of the month. This event is for children ages 4 years old and up. Younger siblings are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 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.

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.

Learn to identify heart-healthy foods from a nutrition professional who focuses on senior health. This class is free!

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

Do you like card games? Well come join us in our Trading Card Game Day! Come hangout and play Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more! Make new friends while you have fun playing your favorite TCG! 

Mike Miley, author of a new book titled David Lynch’s American Dreamscape, will discuss David Lynch’s films, answer questions, and sign copies of his latest work, Sunday, Feb. 23, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.

The Terrytown Library Homeschool Group invites everyone to see their artistic creations. There will be refreshments and special performers. The art gallery will be open from 2p to 3pm for a very special showing. 

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

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. This month, we'll make dino eggs, fruit pizza on a cookie, and more! 

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.

Northstar Excel 3 is an instructor led class with self-guided modules that assesses a person's ability to use Microsoft Excel. It's part of the Northstar Digital Literacy program, which helps people learn basic computer skills. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Several new residents of New Orleans—including YOU—are gathered in an apartment to watch a Carnival parade. Someone invited M’sieur Geezaire, an old-timer who claims to know everything about Mardi Gras traditions.

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.

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.

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!

Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 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.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Teen Center will be screening Hidden Figures.

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

Book: Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras by James Rice

Craft: Mardi Gras Glasses

LOA's Dreams Are Reality series continues today with video games. The components of video game consoles will be demonstrated and discussed, including how modern video games are made.

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

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

Book: Timothy Hubble and the King Cake Party by  Anita C. Prieto

Craft: Mardi Gras Crown

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.

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?

Loving is a 2016 biographical romantic drama film which tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court (the Warren Court) decision Loving v.

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.

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.

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.

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 LSU Master Gardeners' meeting always features speakers who provide tips and techniques about gardening in the Deep South. The group is especially focused on native plants.

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 back yard, followed by an indoor video led workout.

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.

Bromeliads, with their rigid and often colorful rosettes combined with futuristic looking flowers, are one of the more fascinating houseplants. Bromeliads need to mimic their native climate range and weather.

A shy young heiress marries a charming gentleman, and soon begins to suspect he is planning to murder her.

Presentation to follow: Cary Grant, Part 2

In the waning days of Prohibition, Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor) and his adopted son, Quick (Eddie Murphy), run a speakeasy called Club Sugar Ray.

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

Want a chance to connect with teens in your community? Come join us for our Teen Advisory Board during our Teen Time Thursdays! We ask your feedback on our teen services and you earn community service hours.

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 film centers on Antonio LeBlanc, a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou. He's married to the love of his life, Kathy, and raising his stepdaughter, Jessie.

By popular demand, we are having a Mardi Gras themed murder mystery event as only Louisiana can do it! Please contact the branch to reserve a role to participate as one of the characters in the performance. Spectators are welcome!

Learn the basics of the Cricut machine with fun and easy projects for beginners. Registration is required and seats are limited. 

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays! Sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!