Week Calendar

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.

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.

Little Elliot and mouse search for the Christmas spirit.

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

Book: The Night before Christmas by Clement C. Moore 

The “Read and Sing Storytime” includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. 

Join us for Pre-School StoryTime for books, crafts, songs and learning activities.

Book: Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)

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

This Spanish classes is geared toward younger learners but open to all ages. There will be portions of each lesson for different age ranges to accommodate as many levels of learners as we can. 

Playtime at the library! Informal play and social time for children 0-5 years. Toys will be provided.

Adult Basic Education Class
Build your reading, writing, and math skills for workforce success and high school equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparation. Open to adults of all skill levels.

Open sewing time with the Jefferson Parish sewing group. This meeting is not instructional, but questions are always welcome. 

This event will consist of an hour of one on one VR e

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.

Want some STEMulating fun? Come join us for fun games and activities that are sure to challenge your child while having fun. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. This event is for children 6 years old and up.

Join us for Arts & Crafts at the library! This event is for children ages 6-11 only. For more information, please call the Harahan Library at 504-736-8745.  LIMIT  8 Kids. Please register online. 

This event includes stories for children ages 3 to 7 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 and free play. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years old

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. 

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.

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. 

Movie Discussed - TBD

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. This Month’s Discussion is to be determined.

Please call 504-838-4350 for more information.

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for our fun and relaxing Crochet Club! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and work on their projects together.

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.

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 Jefferson Room. (EBR Makerspace program)

Gretna Book Club – The members of the book club meet from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. on the third Friday of each month. The following books will be read and discussed:

This group of experienced gamers plays American mah-jong.

Join us for our monthly Cookbook Club event at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library! Bring your favorite dish inspired by our chosen cookbook of the month and share it with fellow foodies.

Book: The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon

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.

For more information, please call 504-838-4375.

Take some time to hang out with your friends, have a snack, play some games and chill with your friends at Rosedale Library in the meeting room from 3:30pm-5:30pm on Tuesdays.

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

Book: 

Craft: 

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?

Ukulele students past and present are invited to join us in learning a handful of new holiday songs, in preparation for our "Holiday Hoedown," sing along concert on December 18th.

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Arts & Crafts

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

Join us for Video Game Club! Come hang out and make new friends while playing video games on our Nintendo Switch.

The Jefferson Parish Library, in conjunction with The New Neighbor Project, offers a beginner English as a Second Language class.

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

Join us each Monday in December to watch a variety of family-friendly Christmas-themed movies!  Movie-themed crafts will be provided during each screening!

Children under the age of 12 require adult supervision.

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 and a half. 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.

Join us for an informal meeting of Cricut enthusiasts. Have a question, or a technique you'd like to share? Bring your Cricut and enjoy the company of other crafters.

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

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.

Come play Dominos at River Ridge Library, third Wednesday of the month. Adults only. 

Join a group of up to six players for a Lancer campaign led by Game Master Patrick Hitchcock.  The campaign will meet one Wednesday evening a month.  There is no cost, and all materials will be provided.

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.

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decoratio

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group has announced its programming for 2025. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. 

Bring out the family and join us for a festive holiday singalong with our ukulele students! Light holiday themed refreshments will be served. 

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

The Trombone Choir performs a holiday concert.

This month's book will be 

Come join us at the Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library for two hours full of gaming fun! Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for you.

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