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 guide.

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

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

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.

Stories and activities for children ages infant to 7 years old. 

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

Book: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister 

Craft:    Rainbow Fish

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. Stories, rhymes, and music are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.

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. 

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.

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. This class explores the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

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.

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.

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

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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.

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

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.

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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.

Do you take care of a loved one and wish you had a safe place to socialize with others?

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. 

The Didgeridoo show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building and storytelling all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didgeridoo!

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.

Improve circulation, 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. 

IPhone Phones 101 for Seniors is designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a guide.

This summer, the Teen Center will be presenting films due to their use of color to go with our theme, Color Our World.

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.

Come join us for bingo, snack, prizes, and some social time!

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)

Cool off at the Teen Center with a game of Ratchet and Clank for PS5. All attendees will alternate for turns in using the controllers depending on the number of people present. This game is age-appropriate for teens and older kids. 

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

This class covers the fundamentals of Facebook.

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

The Terrytown Fire Department is coming to the library! Learn about fire safety, their fire truck, and more. You might even get to spray water from the big firetruck hose!

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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.

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!

Make a portrait of your favorite Squishmallow or design your own! This activity is for ages 6 & up. 

Attendees are welcome to bring their Squishmallow as a model, but it is not required! 

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

Join Westwego Library's amateur sleuths over a cup of tea as we discuss new and classic whodunits!

We will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4. Bring your own mug!

Learn some basic sewing skills and create your own corner bookmark or dice bag—perfect for readers, gamers, or anyone who loves a fun DIY project! All materials provided. Spots are limited and registration is required.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Movie matinee for kids and families.

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. We have chess sets and clocks available on a first-come basis.

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.

Have you ever thought that you couldn't sing well? Do you love singing and wish you could do it better?

Learn the tools to become a better singer with an introduction given by the fabulous vocal coach Olivia Peck.

Join us at West Bank Regional Library for a special Tea Party celebrating a special Blue Dog, and her sister too (maybe even the Grannies Janet & Rita!). Festivities begin at 2pm!

Bring cuttings or full plants (1 or a few) and swap with other home gardeners. Indoor and outdoor plants are welcome!   

Come join us in decorating and playing with toys!  All supplies will be provided.

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

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.

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 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 PHOTOGRAPHY! 

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.

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

Craft: Make Your Own Sailboat

Book: Lighthouse and the Little Boat by Katie Frawley

Join Ms. Jen for a fun and interactive theatrical adventure designed especially for kids!

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!

Choose Your Character!

Medieval Times month ends with a CATAPULT COMPETITION. Come hone your engineering skills to sling fireballs and boulders as far as you can. Prizes will be won but honor is earned!

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

Book: Rainbow Weaver  by Linda Marshall

Craft: Yarn Art - Weaving

The Didgeridoo show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building and storytelling all while moving and grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didgeridoo!

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). This time we're making Dragon Eyes! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and experience an evening of fun you will not want to miss! Light snacks will be provided.

First Hour taught in Spanish; Second Hour taught in English.

Set in 1880, the film tells the true story of the black cavalry corps known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who protected the Western territories after the end of the American Civil War.

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.