Week Calendar

Come play Hong Kong Mahjong at River Ridge Library! Free and open to the public. Beginners are welcome. 

We will play in the River Ridge library meeting room. 

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 East Bank Regional Library, located at 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie, will host the Ninth Edition of Saturday Scrabble from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 25. 

The event consists of the following:

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.

Join us and the Clear Head Adult Day Care for a craft or art project each week! Caretaker must be present. 

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. 

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.

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

If you love watching movies and talking about them, come to Rosedale’s Movie Club. Movies discussed at this meeting are as follows: TBD.

The group meets at 1 p.m. to discuss "Why Does E=mc2? (And Why Should We Care?)" by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw. 

Come to Rosedale Library and focus on fitness.  Let's move together!  This program includes dance, chair exercises and stretching.

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.

This class will cover the basics of short story writing, memoir writing and creative non-fiction writing. It will be taught and mentored by local writer and educator, Maria Baisier. Everyone has a story. What is yours? 

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

Open to all levels playing American mah-jong.

A night spent sleeping on dirt and leaves is not how Claire Matchett expected to spend her vacation. She thought this would be a break from the stresses of work and raising her young children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage.

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 Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict

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.

Learn how to use DNA testing to unlock one's family heritage.

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.

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.

Join our Chess Club!  Learn to play chess, a game that is played all over the world. Learn the basic moves and strategies. No knowledge of chess is needed.  Beginners and seasoned pros are welcome.  We meet one Saturday each month.

When Gary turns up missing, SpongeBob believes that his pet has been stolen. With the help of his pal Patrick, SpongeBob ventures to the Lost City of Atlantic City to rescue his pet.

"Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. This ancient exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits.

Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet in a relaxed but informative environment. We are here to take ballet seriously but not always take ourselves seriously. Get a workout in and learn something new in a comfortable, friendly environment.

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

This event is for sewers who would like a space to work on their projects alongside other enthusiasts. Socialize, learn from one another, and improve your skills together in Westwego's meeting room.

All levels are welcome. The first 15 minutes will review chords and strum patterns. Children are welcome with a participating adult.

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

Visit River Ridge Library and play some of the latest and exciting video games during Video Game Hour.

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

This meeting will cover: Poem: "The Poet," by Bob Kaufman (1958?)

A U.S. marshal boards a small plane to transfer a government witness to New York. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions start to rise as not everyone on the flight is who they appear to be.

The Old Metairie Library’s SciFi and Fantasy Discussion Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except for holidays, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road.

It is your time to shine on Music Mondays as you sing and dance to your favorite tunes with us!

Karaoke; Live Performances; Open Mics; Musical Bingo and more!

In 1904, Sinclair spent seven weeks gathering information while working incognito in the meatpacking plants of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago for the socialist newspaper Appeal to Reason, which published his novel in serial form in 1905