Jefferson Parish Library

09/06/2026

Although the Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st, we have now entered the most active period for tropical cyclone activity.
Continue to be prepared and stay weather aware.

09/03/2026

The inaugural Baby Café 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 mothers and their families to share experiences in community and get technical support from lactation consultants. The Baby Café meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at the Rosedale Library. The next group is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, from 12 to 2 pm, at the Rosedale Library. https://shorturl.at/CaBpI

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.

09/01/2026

The Jefferson Parish Library celebrates the academic achievements of four library staff members who recently earned their Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degrees! Congratulations to Isabella Bodin, Asrael Bourgeois, Paris Hughes and Michael Scott! Thank you to The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library who sponsored the celebration! Friends’ Vice President, Rose Catalanatto, and Library Board President, Patricia Cox opened the celebration, followed by Library Director, Jessica Styons, who awarded the recipients with a certificate of achievement and Jefferson Parish , COO, Cherreen Gegenheimer, who awarded the recipients with a certificate of merit to the applause of their enthusiastic peers.

The advanced degree, accredited by the American Library Association , equips students with knowledge and skills in cataloging, digital libraries, information organization, data management, research methods, and user services.

Congratulations again to our accomplished library staff! We are proud of you!

09/01/2026

Please note that all Jefferson Parish Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Please be aware that the Harahan Library will be closed on Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3 to replace the HVAC unit. It will reopen with normal hours following this replacement. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding!

08/28/2026

Your Jefferson Parish Library card offers access to dozens of resources that can assist you in unexpected ways — while also saving money. Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help library cardholders diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), dating back to the 1970s and '80s forward, and includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls. Diagrams and images can be easily magnified and printed. Check it out: https://shorturl.at/Ocz0j

08/28/2026

We ❤️ ☕️. Wake up with a blend that’s custom-made for the Jefferson Parish Library, for sale at the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library Store at the East Bank Regional branch location.

Grab a pack of our special limited coffee blend celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Jefferson Parish Library. This coffee has notes of dark chocolate and honey and is roasted by Orleans Coffee, LLC. Our Friends Store at the East Bank Regional branch Jefferson Parish Library has 1 lb. packages available for $12.99 and 2.5 oz packages for $5.00.

08/26/2026

New Orleans harpist Patrice Fisher and other members of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Harp Society will present a concert on Sunday, August 30, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the East Bank Regional Library (4747 West Napoleon Avenue in Metairie). This free performance features performers of all ages. Registration is not required.