Week Calendar

During Summer Reading, River Ridge Library will take you, children between 4-12 years old, on an exciting creative color adventure.  Your adventure starts June 2nd and ends July 26th. Here is how your adventure will take place.

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

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.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct a boating safety class beginning at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, June 7, at the North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade, Kenner.

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.

Register for an ACT Practice Test at the West Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimicks the computerized version of the test. 

Join us for Creative Connections, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. Each session features engaging activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

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

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

 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.

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.

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

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. 

Designed for ages 0-2, but open to all children

Join us for books, songs, and dancing!  We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. This event is for toddlers and young children ages 0-7.  

Book:  Oh, Olive by Liam Cho

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

The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for children ages one to three years old.

This class will teach beginner Spanish to both kids and their parents! At least one parent is required to join but please only register the kiddo.

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

Meeting of the Jefferson Parish Quilting Association. All interested quilters are welcome to attend.

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.

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Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our Lego Club. Legos provided for you so you do not need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome. Larger Legos provided for younger siblings.

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.

Are you a creator or maker? Show off your skills at our first ever Creative Con! In this "show and tell" event, participants will be given about 5 minutes to share their craft or hobby with others. Are you a painter? Show us your 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

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. 

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

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: 
Craft: 

Join us for Lego Club at the library! Come and build with us! Meets on Saturdays. Ages 4+; Parental supervision required.

Get ready to celebrate with imagination, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us at the library as we launch a vibrant season of stories, activities, and adventures for everyone.

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.

Mah-jong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players.

Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written four novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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

Celebrate Father’s Day with a personalized touch! Join us to create a custom mug using our Cricut Mug Press. Along with an introduction to basics of Cricut's Mug Press, craft a one-of-a-kind gift that’s both functional and heartfelt.

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! 

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.

We are excited to present River Ridge's Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

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 summer break, join us for STEAM activities in the children's department! We're starting out with making galaxy-inspired jars. Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

Join us at the Grand Isle Library for weekly Bingo games! Every Tuesday @ 2:00pm. Have fun and win prizes. Adults only.

Harahan's Color My World Summer Reading Kick Off 

Come join us at Harahan Library for a COOL STEM Project for all ages - Color My World Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirt!

 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.

Ever wanted to create a dazzling sculpture inspired by world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly? Now’s your chance—no glassblowing required!

This event is a casual crocheting group for adults. Come work on your crochet projects and enjoy a cup of our Library Blend coffee while you crochet and socialize with other fiber artists.

Adults interested in poetry, music, and writing are invited to share and discuss poems and songs by either their favorite artists or their own original creative work in a group setting.

Love Pokemon? We do too! Join our Pokemon Trainer Training Camp and collect badges while learning about the world of Pokemon. Ages 6+; Parental supervision required. 

This month’s book is Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson. Tea/Coffee served at 2pm. Discussion at 2:30pm. Please bring your own mug!

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

Meet and learn about animals from all over the world in this fun, educational and interactive presentation! 

Add some color and texture to your space with a beaded wall art masterpiece! In this hands-on craft, you’ll design and create a unique piece using beads, wire, and other materials to bring your vision to life.

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids! 

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.

Beat the heat and chill out with a fun afternoon movie at the library! Enjoy a great film, free snacks, and a cool, comfy space to relax.

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.

Join musician Rick Kelley for an engaging and interactive musical concert, tailor-made for kids!

Join us at Westwego, where we'll be screening a different Hitchcock film every other Saturday. The film series begins on Saturday, May 10th with a screening of Rope!

May 10: Rope

May 24: Notorious

A lonely unicorn, believing herself to be the last, searches for any others of her kind, while avoiding the malevolent Red Bull, the agent believed to have destroyed the rest of her herd.

Come sign up for Summer Reading 2025 at the Grand Isle Library with this kick-off event! We will have crafts and door prizes, and everyone is encouraged to join us. Prizes at sign-up for Summer Reading. 

When a tornado strikes in Kansas, Dorothy, her dog Toto, Tom and Jerry awake in a strange place, the Oz land, where they have to go on a series of wild adventures in order to get back to home. For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Dr. Rao leads participants through the principles of mindfulness. Anyone may attend. 

Join us for an afternoon arts and crafts program. All children must have an adult 18+ in the library with them at all times. Snacks will be provided when available.

This week's theme is DRAWING & PAINTING! 

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!

Register for this class to receive a 30-minute one-on-one time with a trainer who can help you with your basic computer skills practice or questions.

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

Book: My Many Colored Days       by Dr. Seuss

Craft: Stained Glass Suncatcher

Celebrate Father’s Day with a personalized touch! Join us to create a custom mug using our Cricut Mug Press. Along with an introduction to basics of Cricut's Mug Press, craft a one-of-a-kind gift that’s both functional and heartfelt.

The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross! Paint Along with Bob Ross and Audrey Golden in Season 5, Episode 6 to create Ocean Sunrise. Paints and supplies are provided. Please wear old clothing/t-shirts to enjoy the painting fun.

Join us every Tuesday @ 4 PM for instruction in the Fabric Arts. Our club's main focus will include: Crochet, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, and Cross Stitch.

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

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?

Join us for a discussion of the novel The Garden of Earthly Bodies by Sally Oliver. 

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.

Looking for ways to get involved and give back to your local community? Come out and help plan library programs, earn volunteer hours, and make new friends. 

Always wanted to learn the ukulele? Now’s your chance! Join us for a free, beginner-friendly ukulele class designed for adults. Learn basic chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs in a relaxed, supportive setting.

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!