Week Calendar

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

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

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 East Bank Regional Library using tools provided by Princeton Review via Tutor.com. Students will take an ACT practice test in an environment that mimics the computerized version of the test. 

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

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.

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

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.

Pam Ebel, a long-time writer and reader of fiction, will present “Long Story Short – Why and How to Write and Market Short Stories,” from 1 to 3:30 p.m., on three Monday afternoons: June 16, June 30, and July 14, at the East Bank Regional Library,

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.

Make Your Own Instruments — A Library Makerspace Program

Make your own mini lava lamp! Supplies are limited, please register to reserve your spot. For ages 5 & up. 

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.

Give old book pages new life by turning them into beautiful, handcrafted flowers! In this eco-friendly craft, you’ll learn how to fold, shape, and assemble delicate floral designs using recycled book pages.

Sip on delicious tea, enjoy sweet treats and finger sandwiches, and hang out with friends in a cozy, relaxed setting. Create your own custom tea blend at our DIY tea station and take home something special!

Unleash your inner feline with a purr-fectly adorable DIY cat ear headband! Customize your own with fun fabrics, and other decorations to match your style. Whether you go cute, spooky, or glam, your creation will be totally unique! 

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

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 at the library for our Virtual Gamers Club! For the casual gamer or seasoned pro, come and connect with fellow video game enthusiasts, discover new games, and engage in friendly competition. For adults aged 18 and above.

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963.

The Jefferson Parish Library will hold its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee for adults at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.