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 (AARP) 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 (AARP) 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 (AARP) 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 (AARP) help individuals with their taxes. Free of charge and open to the public. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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: Lots of Dots by Craig Frazier 

Craft:  Shape Book   

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 a craft activity. This event is for toddlers and young children. 

Book: Happy Springtime by Kate McMullan

Preschool storytime with Ms. Margaret features books, games, and simple learning activities designed to prepare your little ones for preschool. 

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.

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. Learners will open a new document. Identify the parts of the Word window, including the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar.

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

Join us for arts and crafts at the library! First come, first served. Entry into craft closes at 10:15 a.m.

Learn to make paper creations with the art of origami.

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 and close a workbook. Identify parts of Excel Screen: ribbon, formula bar, active cell, name box.

Come and have fun! Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world and that dates back more than a thousand years to Ancient India.  Learn the basic moves and strategies! No knowledge of chess is needed.

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 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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Stop by the West Bank Regional Teen Center for Playstation 5 Gaming with featured game, MLB: The Show 24! 

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.

Our luck series continues with Fiona's Luck by Teresa Bateman! Come test your luck with our storytime book, find new St.

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.

Members of the group will discuss "The Song of the Cell" by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

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.

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

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club have moved the event to 1:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. The following books will be read and discussed.

Join us for a month of music! Learn about different instruments, musicians, and the science behind music.

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.

An introduction to Google Apps

Hands-on activities for homeschoolers! For ages 5 & up, younger siblings are welcome. Learn about the library through a St. Patrick's Day library scavenger hunt! 

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.

Kate Hibbert is all too eager to lend a hand to her neighbors.

Book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

An exciting suspense thriller with a very twisty plot.

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.

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.

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 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.

Northstar Excel 2 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. 

Benjamin Morris, a fixture of the local poetry scene, will host eight or so poets who will read from their work beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

Join us in our Meeting room for our Saturday Matinee at 2. Big screen. Big movies!

Come join us in watching The Wild Robot (rated PG) while making robot-themed crafts! 

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

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.

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 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: Cajun Folktales by Celia Soper

Craft: Alligators

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 Family Game Day, an afternoon 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?

Get inspired by nature and let your creativity flow! Join us for Tree Branch Art at Teen Paint & Sip, where you'll paint with tree branches, design, and transform natural materials into stunning works of art.

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!

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.

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

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?

In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed historian Dr. Mary Frances Berry resurrects the remarkable story of ex-slave Callie House (1861-1928) who, seventy years before the civil-rights movement, headed a demand for ex-slave reparations.

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.

Join us for a walk around the park, followed by an optional video workout. In inclement weather, the walk will be moved into our meeting room. 

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.

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 English as a Second Language classes. English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only. 

Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck stumbles upon true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Awaiting trial for the murder of five people, Fleck soon discovers the music that's always been inside him.

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.

Chris Caravella will present " Overview of Online Resources for Italian Genealogical Research."

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.

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

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

Movie: The Time Machine