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, July 12, at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.

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

Gary Arnold, PhD, will present both lectures for the Saturday Writer’s Clinic for June beginning at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

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.

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.

This week's book is Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey.  The world's most self-centered pug wants to be the star of a fun photo shoot.

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

Book: What Daddies Do Best by Laura Numeroff 

Craft:    Father’s Day Foam Picture Frame

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

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.

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

Stretch, relax, and enjoy a fun yoga session surrounded by playful, adoptable kittens! Cats and kittens from Jefferson SPCA will be on-site to meet, play, and maybe even find their forever homes. 

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.

Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them.

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

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 Lego Club. 

Join us for a painting workshop for all ages and skill levels. All supplies provided. This month's activity will be Paint & Pour Mini Terracotta Pots.

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. 

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

Book:  When Pigasso Met Mootisse              by Nina Laden

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.

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

Join the Westwego Fire Department at Westwego Library for a fun and informative fire safety event suitable for all ages!

Practice your reading skills with a rabbit! JSPCA small animal adoption coordinator Hannah will present information about rabbits, followed by the opportunity to read to a rabbit!

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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. 

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

Get ready to shine! In this hands-on Makerspace program, kids will create personalized, light-up name tags while learning the basics of simple circuits. This fun and engaging activity combines art, electronics, and creativity.

Dance with us!  Come and learn a Bollywood Dance routine.  Dance to lively music and learn something new.  Adults only. 

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.

Improve circulation and relax and regain your focus this summer with guided breathing meditation in the West Bank Regional Meeting Room. This program uses recordings and will not have a live instructor. 

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 summer the Teen Center will be spotlighting films for their use of color to go with our theme, Color Our World. We can't get enough of Wicked with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Enrivo! Can you?

Book: The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy

by David Graeber

Hibiscus are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Members of the New Orleans Hibiscus Society gather (almost) monthly.

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.

An introduction to Google Apps

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.

Learn about how to stave off dementia with nutrition. Free of charge.

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

A social group and open time for fiber arts enthusiasts. Come visit and sew, knit, crochet, embroider, or work on any other craft in our A/V Conference Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Stop by the library for a game of Spider Man: Miles Morales on our PS5! First-come, first-served, patrons will be expected to share time slots with others. This program is for ages 11 & up. 

Frank and Tammy have been making children laugh for over 25 years. Join them for a family-friendly magic and puppet show!

Let's get ready for Hurricane season together! There will be activities for kids and lots of resources for parents.

Slime time!! A limited supply of add-ins and modifications will be available. 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.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make your own watercolors using plants! Discover how flowers, leaves, and more can be transformed into beautiful pigments—then take home your own set and the skills to keep creating.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

Join us for a fun and delicious Teen Cuisine program where you’ll learn to make your own mochi! Explore the art of crafting this chewy, sweet Japanese treat with your friends. No experience necessary—just bring your appetite and creativity!

Get ready for an unforgettable 40-minute show featuring Nash and Rexi, the dynamic dinosaur duo! This interactive performance invites the audience to engage in fun activities like feeding and training the dinosaurs, as well as asking questions.

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.

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.

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

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.

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.

Dive into the rhythm of Drum Life, a high-energy and hands-on drum circle featuring Johannes Quilitz!

Help us wish beloved children's book character Fancy Nancy a very Happy 25th Birthday! West Bank Regional's Children's Department is throwing her a Fancy Party with fancy crafts, games, and activities! 

Attention ARMY! Come join us in bracelet making while listening to BTS' music! 

The River Ridge Poets group meets at River Ridge Library on the second Saturday of each month to discuss poetry. 

Love chess or just curious about it? Swing by the Teen Chess Club for chill games, good vibes, and some fun strategy battles. No pressure — whether you're a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone's welcome.

Join us for Family Game Time, an hour of fun for everyone. This event will include playing your favorite board games, card games, puzzles, and more!  No registration is required. 

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 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! 

Come explore your creative side with various art activities.  All supplies will be provided. 

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

Craft: Make Your Own Puzzle

Book: Where Oliver Fits, by Cale Atkinson

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: Swatch The Girl Who Loved Color   by Julia Denos

Craft: Mandalas

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 fun-filled evening designed just for tweens (ages 8-12)! We will be making Dragon Eggs. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

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.

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.

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Arts & Crafts

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and games at the library! Kids ages 6–12 and their parents are invited to play classic favorites like chess, checkers, Connect Four, Monopoly, Stratego, and more.

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. 

Join us for evening storytime, followed by a craft! Targeted for ages 3-7. 

At Lakeshore Library, you are part of the family! In our family, we love spending time with one another and playing games. Join us for the ultimate game time where you can see who holds the bragging rights until next game time.

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.

In this class you will learn basic watercolor skills and complete a painting in an hour. Step by step instructions will be given. Art supplies are provided or bring your own supplies. Registration is required.

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.