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.

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

This group is on summertime hiatus.

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.

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

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.

A lonely, overlarge bee tries on a new identity for size in this tale of true friendship.

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

Book: What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss as sung by Louis Armstrong 

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. We start with stories and songs and end with an activity. 

BOOK:  I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklewait

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. 

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.

 This Excel Class 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.

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

"Let the Good Times Roll" at the library! Paintedwitlove's Brittani Landry is a Jazz & Heritage Community Partnership Grant recipient, and she’s agreed to give art classes for kids for Jefferson Parish Library! Ages 9 to 12.

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 Squeegee and Smear Painting!

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:  Pete the Cat Rocks On         by Kim Dean

Craft: Bass Guitars

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!

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

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

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.

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. 

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. 

Come garden with your neighbors and librarians 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 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.

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).

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.

Did you know the production of Barbie created a worldwide shortage of pink dye in 2023? This summer, the Teen Center will be spotlighting movies for the use of color in film 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.

Mahjong game hosted by Old Metairie Civic Club. Open to the public. Please register in advance by calling Denise Oliva at 504-884-9603.

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.

Color Your World with this fun and festive mini pinatas craft! All supplies are provided and the event is first-come, first-serve. This craft is strictly for ages 12 and up. 

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)

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

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

Stay tuned for class subject announcements! Registration opens the preceding month. 

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

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

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

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.

Watch colors blend and swirl as you create stunning melted crayon art! Use a rainbow of crayons to drip, splatter, and shape vibrant designs on canvas.

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.

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.

Craving something sweet and easy? Join us for Teen Cuisine and learn how to make your own delicious mug cakes! In just a few simple steps, you’ll create a warm, tasty treat perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings.

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.

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.

Movie matinee for kids and families.

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 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.

This Excel Class 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.

Join us to learn the basics of Bollywood dance. Adults only, please. 

Get ready for an action-packed experience with our interactive hula hoop event! The fun kicks off with a dazzling hula hoop performance that will leave you inspired.

You are invited to a tea party with Princess Tiana! Join us for cookies and lemonade, games, and crafts. Fancy costumes encouraged, of course! 

Please register to reserve your spot. 

A fun family friendly magic show with magician Winston Helling Jr.!

Gamers, get ready for the ultimate experience with NOLA Games on Wheels!  Step into a mobile gaming theater for high-definition gaming excitement.

Send requests for matinee titles to loalibrary@jplibrary.net or call us at 5047368475!

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.

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 WRITING AND STORYTELLING!

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

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

This event includes stories and art activities for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Supplies are limited.  We will read a story about insects. 

Craft: Wooden Bee, Butterfly and Lady Bug

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!

Join us at LOA for STORYTIME! Followed by crafts, competition, and sometimes pizza! Come for a new perspective, for summer reading points, and fun themed crafts to make it through this hot summer. Materials provided. 

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! 

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

Book: Music is a Rainbow   by Brian Collier

Craft: Musical Notes 

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.

Storytime

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

This will be a beginner level computer class for adults. Do you wish you understood basic computer skills, or always wanted to learn the basics of how to use a personal computer? This class is for you!

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 Shrinky Dinks! 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.

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.

Program Type:

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. 

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.

Come join us for a fun evening of making cards! It’s a great way to express your feelings and share something special with someone you care about. We’ll meet at the East Bank Regional Library on Monday at 6:30 PM in the A/V Conference Room.

Jessica Rareshide, CPC CSP, LLC, a career coach and owner of Rare Insight, will lead a series of three seminars on resume writing at 6:30 p.m., on Mondays, July 7, 14 and 21, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W.