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Jefferson Parish Library Children's Department We offer storytimes, crafts, STEM activities, and more for kids of all ages.

Inviting ages 9-12 to come talk what they're reading this Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m. at East Bank Regional Libra...
09/14/2026

Inviting ages 9-12 to come talk what they're reading this Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m. at East Bank Regional Library! You decide what to read, what to share, and whether you want to just hang out and listen! For more information and other upcoming tween events, check out our online event calendar at calendar.jplibrary.net. You can always filter by age group or library branch location!

Check out a Storytime at a library near you! See below for the weekly schedule of West Bank libraries:Tuesdays:🏫West Ban...
09/09/2026

Check out a Storytime at a library near you! See below for the weekly schedule of West Bank libraries:
Tuesdays:
🏫West Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Avondale Library Alternating Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Family Storytime
Wednesdays:
🏫Lafitte Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫West Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫 Live Oak Library at 3:30 p.m. Storytime
Thursdays:
🏫Belle Terre Library at 10:00 a.m. Storytime
Saturdays:
🏫Avondale Alternating Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Westwego Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Gretna Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Terrytown Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime

Check out a Storytime at a library near you! See below for the weekly schedule of East Bank libraries:Mondays:🏫North Ken...
09/09/2026

Check out a Storytime at a library near you! See below for the weekly schedule of East Bank libraries:
Mondays:
🏫North Kenner Library at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots
Tuesdays:
🏫East Bank Regional at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫Old Metairie Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
Wednesdays:
🏫Harahan Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Lakeshore Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫East Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫River Ridge Library Alternating Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. Storytime
Thursdays:
🏫River Ridge Library Alternating Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫Wagner Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Harahan Library at 3:00 p.m. Family Storytime
🏫 East Bank Regional at 5:30 p.m. Family Storytime
Fridays:
🏫Rosedale Library at 10:30 a.m.

There's always something fun happening at a library near you! Check out our schedule of events at https://calendar.jplib...
09/08/2026

There's always something fun happening at a library near you! Check out our schedule of events at https://calendar.jplibrary.net/events/month to see what's happening today!
Mondays
🏫Terrytown Library at 6:00 p.m. Create Space for Ages 6+
🏫River Ridge Library at 6:30 p.m. Video Game Hour for Ages 6-Adult, Registration Required
🏫Lakeshore Library at 7:00 p.m. Mic Drop Mondays for All Ages
Tuesdays
🏫East Bank Regional at 2:00p.m. Home School Hour, Registration Required
Wednesdays
🏫Wagner Library at 10:30 a.m. Lego Club
🏫Rosedale Library at 2:45 p.m. Lego Club
🏫East Bank Regional at 5:30 p.m. Tween Book Club for Tweens Ages 8-12
Thursdays
🏫Terrytown Library at 1:30 p.m. Open Spanish for All Ages
🏫West Bank Regional Library at 5:30 p.m. Activity Rotation: Lego Club, Comic Book Club, or Video Game Club
Fridays
🏫Terrytown Library at 11:00 a.m. Community Garden Hour
Saturdays
🏫East Bank Regional at 10:00 a.m. Craft Hour, Alternating Saturdays
🏫River Ridge Library at 10:00 a.m. Video Game Hour, Alternating Saturdays
🏫Harahan Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime, Lego Club, Beginner Chess, or Craft Club
🏫North Kenner Library at 10:30 a.m. Lego Club, Alternating Saturdays
🏫Lakeshore Library at 2:30 p.m. Family Movie Matinee, Alternating Saturdays

All Jefferson Parish Library locations will be closed today, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hour...
09/07/2026

All Jefferson Parish Library locations will be closed today, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.

The inaugural Baby Cafe' at the Rosedale Library was a joyful celebration of motherhood, babies and breastfeeding! The H...
09/03/2026

The inaugural Baby Cafe' at the Rosedale Library was a joyful celebration of motherhood, babies and breastfeeding! The HER Institute's Baby Café is a breastfeeding support group for moms to share experiences and get technical support from lactation consultants. The Baby Café meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the meeting room at the Rosedale Library. The next group is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, from 12-2pm, at the Rosedale Library. https://shorturl.at/CaBpI

Check out a Storytime at a library near you!Tuesdays:🏫East Bank Regional at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots🏫Old Metairie Libra...
09/02/2026

Check out a Storytime at a library near you!
Tuesdays:
🏫East Bank Regional at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫Old Metairie Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫West Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Avondale Library Alternating Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Family Storytime

Wednesdays:
🏫Harahan Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Lakeshore Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫East Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Lafitte Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫West Bank Regional at 11:00 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫River Ridge Library Alternating Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. Storytime
🏫 Live Oak Library at 3:30 p.m. Storytime

Thursdays:
🏫Belle Terre Library at 10:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫River Ridge Library Alternating Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Tales for Tots
🏫Wagner Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Harahan Library at 3:00 p.m. Family Storytime
🏫 East Bank Regional at 5:30 p.m. Family Storytime

Fridays:
🏫Rosedale Library at 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays:
🏫Avondale Alternating Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Westwego Library at 10:30 a.m. Storytime
🏫Gretna Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime
🏫Terrytown Library at 11:00 a.m. Storytime

09/02/2026

🐈-Furry Reminder: The Jefferson Parish Library offers 24/7 access to Pet Microchip Scanners at seven (7) of our library branches on the East and West Bank. In partnership with Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services and the Jefferson SPCA , the Pet Microchip Scanners, (located outside of the library branches), can help scan a lost pet anytime day or night and reunite them with their owner. See video. The following library branches offer Pet Microchip Scanners (more locations to be added):
- East Bank Regional,
- River Ridge,
- Old Metairie,
- Rosedale,
- North Kenner,
- West Bank Regional,
- Westwego.

Due to the extreme heat, East Bank Regional Library and West Bank Regional Library will be open extended hours from 9 a....
08/21/2026

Due to the extreme heat, East Bank Regional Library and West Bank Regional Library will be open extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Residents are welcome to utilize these facilities to stay cool. All other library branches will follow regular hours; for locations and hours, visit www.jplibrary.net.

Residents in need of assistance can contact the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360.

Stay weather aware and text JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777 to receive emergency notifications.

For more information, visit https://www.jeffparish.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/607.

Due to the extreme heat, East Bank Regional Library and West Bank Regional Library will be open extended hours from 9 a....
08/14/2026

Due to the extreme heat, East Bank Regional Library and West Bank Regional Library will be open extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. Residents are welcome to utilize these facilities to stay cool. All other library branches will follow regular hours; for locations and hours, visit www.jplibrary.net.

Residents in need of assistance can contact the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360.

Stay weather aware and text JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777 to receive emergency notifications.

For more information, visit https://www.jeffparish.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/603.

Address

4747 W Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA
70001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15048498813

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