MONTH/DATE	DAY/TIME	EVENT
	Ongoing	At reserved time and date Registration required Computer Lab	Computer Training Basic computer training programs are held repeatedly throughout the month at both Jefferson Parish Regional Library locations. The topics, including Basic Computer Skills, Basic Microsoft Word, Internet Basics, and Searching the Library Catalog, vary month to month. To learn more about current offerings and to sign up, click here or call 838-1144.
	Monthly	See information to the right. Book clubs meet in the AV Dept. meeting room on the 2nd floor.	Book Clubs: Great Books Club The Great Books Club usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm; see calendar listing for specific dates.  Free and open to the public; registration is not required. For more information, please contact Gwen Kelley at gkelley@jefferson.lib.la.us. Popular Fiction Book Club The Popular Fiction Book Club usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month; see calendar listing for specific dates.  Free and open to the public; registration is not required. Readers Enjoying Authors Daily A new afternoon book club will meet on the last Friday of the month at 1PM in the AV Conference Room, 2nd floor of East Bank Regional to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting. Free and open to the public; registration not required. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club for adults and older teens usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; see calendar listing for specific dates. Call library staff members Linda Anderson or Evelyn Relayson, facilitators for the book club, at 838-1190 for further information. Free and open to the public; registration is not required. World War II Book Club and Discussion Group The World War II Book Club and Discussion Group for adults and older teens usually meets once a month; see calendar listing for specific dates. Brian Altobello is the facilitator. Free and open to the public; registration is not required. Steig Larsson Book Club The Jefferson Parish Library will host a Stieg Larsson Book Club for adults this summer as part of its Summer Reading Program.  Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist. Prior to his sudden death of a heart attack in November 2004, Larsson completed three detective novels in his trilogy known as the “millennium series.” All were published posthumously; The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. To date, more than 20 million copies of Larsson’s novels have been sold in 41 countries. He was the second best-selling author in the world in 2008. Club members will read one novel and view the corresponding movie during each summer month. Linda Molinario, a librarian who works at the East Bank Library, will moderate discussions for the book club. All activities are free of charge and open to the public.
	August	Throughout The Month	Main Hall Display:  Then don't do that.  "Doc, it hurts when I do this..." - Healthy Solutions 8 STEPS TO A PAIN-FREE BACK by Esther Gokhale, L.Ac.     PAIN FREE 1.2.3. by Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.     THE EVERYDAY ARTHRITIS SOLUTION:  FOOD, MOVEMENT, AND LIFESTYLE SECRETS TO EASE THE PAIN AND FEEL YOUR BEST! by Richard Laliberte with Virginia Byers Kraus, M.D., PhD and Daniel S. Rooks, PhD     LIVING BEYOND YOUR PAIN:  USING ACCEPTANCE COMMITMENT THERAPY TO EASE CHRONIC PAIN by JoAnne Caroline Dahl, PhD, and Tobias Lundgren, M.S.     MIGRAINES BE GONE by Kelsie Kenefick, M.P.S., C.B.T., L.M.H.C.     your feet don't have to hurt:  a woman's guide to lifelong foot care by Suzanne M. Levine, D.P.M.
	August 1	Monday 7pm	The Writers' Group   Local writers meet to critique each other's work and to discuss writing and publishing.  This event is free of charge and open to the public.  Event held in the Jefferson Room.
	August 2	Tuesday 7pm	Author Event:  Hollywood on the Bayou by Ed and Susan Poole HOLLYWOOD ON THE BAYOU by Ed and Susan Poole This event is free of charge and open to the public.  Event held in the Jefferson and Napoleon Rooms.
	August 3	Wednesday 7pm	Popular Fiction Book Club INTIMATE ENEmies by Christine Vella Moderator:  Suzanne Upshaw.  Meeting in the AV Conference room, 2nd floor, East Bank Regional Library.
	August 4	Thursday 6:30-8:30pm	World War II Discussion Group with Brian Altobello presents "The Role of Dogs in Military Engagements" by Toni Kiser, Registrar, National World War II Museum     Held in the Napoleon Meeting Room of East Bank Regional Library. Free and open to the public.  No registration is required. For more information, contact Brian Altobello at 466-1071.
	August 8	Monday 6:30pm	Book-to-Movie Discussion Group   Club members will read novels, then view the movies that have been created. The discussion group generally will meet on the second Monday of each month.   Held in the East Bank Regional Library Meeting Rooms.  Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	August 9	Tuesday 7pm	The Stieg Larsson Book Club THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST (Book) Moderator: Linda Molinario.  Meeting in the Jefferson and Napoleon Meeting Rooms.  This event is free of charge and open to the public.
	August 10	Wednesday 7pm	Three Authors Event:   PARIS METRO by Carl D. Malmgren   CLUELESS IN NEW ORLEANS by Jack Saux   THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS by Bill Loehfelm   This event is free of charge and open to the public.  Event held in the Jefferson and Napoleon Rooms.
	August 15	Monday 7pm	The Writers' Group   Local writers meet to critique each other's work and to discuss writing and publishing.  This event is free of charge and open to the public.  Event held in the Jefferson Room.
	August 16	Tuesday 7-9pm	Louisiana Super Plants with Master Gardener Eileen Hollander   Master Gardener Eileen Hollander describes super plants that are sure winners for yards and gardens. This event is free and open to the public. Event held in Meeting Rooms.
	August 17	Wednesday 6:30pm	Jane Austen Book Club - Movie Night     This event is free and open to the public. Event held in Meeting Rooms.
	August 18	Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm	Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Hunter Education Course   Hunter Education Course-10 hour class focusing on hunter safety, outdoor ethics, wildlife management, outdoor safety, wildlife laws, etc. The class is split into 2 days and the minimum age required is 10 years old. Click here for more information.     Event is free and open to the public and held in the Napoleon Meeting Room of the East Bank Regional Library.
	August 18	Thursday 7pm	Great Books Discussion Club LIGHT IN AUGUST by William Faulkner Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.  This meeting held in Napoleon Meeting Room.  For more information, please contact Gwen Kelley at gkelley@jefferson.lib.la.us.
	August 20	Saturday 9am - 5pm	Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Hunter Education Course   Hunter Education Course-10 hour class focusing on hunter safety, outdoor ethics, wildlife management, outdoor safety, wildlife laws, etc. The class is split into 2 days and the minimum age required is 10 years old. Click here for more information.     Event is free and open to the public and held in the Napoleon Meeting Room of the East Bank Regional Library.
	August 20	Saturday 10am	Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America   This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.  This meeting held in Jefferson Meeting Room.
	August 22	Monday 7pm	Dr. Who Discussion Group with Bob Sylvia, Jr.   Meeting held in the Jefferson Meeting Room.  This event is free and open to the public.
	August 23	Tuesday 6:30pm	The Stieg Larsson Book Club THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST (Movie) Moderator: Linda Molinario.  Meeting in the Jefferson and Napoleon Meeting Rooms.  This event is free of charge and open to the public.
	August 24	Wednesday 6:30pm	Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Presents Classic 60's Summer Movies   Event held in the Jefferson Meeting Room.  Call library staff members Linda Anderson or Evelyn Relayson at 838-1190 for more info. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	August 24	Wednesday 7pm	The Basic Principles of Feng Shui with Cherie Cazanavette     Event held in the Napoleon Meeting Room.  Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	August 25	Thursday 6-9pm	Jefferson Historical Society There will be a short meeting, a lecture, and a reception. Event held in the Napoleon Meeting Room.  Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	August 29	Monday 7pm	The Writers' Group   Local writers meet to critique each other's work and to discuss writing and publishing.  This event is free of charge and open to the public.  Event held in the Jefferson Room.
	September 7	Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm	Gardening with Bonnie LaBorde   This event is free and open to the public. Event held in Meeting Rooms.
	September 21	Wednesday 7pm	Jane Austen Book Club   MANSFIELD PARK (Book) This event is free and open to the public. Event held in Meeting Rooms.
	September 28	Wednesday 7pm	Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club FOUNDATION by Isaac Asimov   This is the first book in the epic Foundation saga.  Event held in the AV Conference Room on the second floor of the library.  Call library staff members Linda Anderson or Evelyn Relayson at 838-1190 for more info. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	October 12	Wednesday 7pm	Coffee and Conversation:  A Being So Gentle:  The Frontier Love Story of Rachel and Andrew Jackson by Patricia Brady Patricia Brady will read from and sign copies of her bookA Being So Gentle:  The Frontier Love Story of Rachel and Andrew Jackson. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.  This meeting held in the Meeting Rooms.
	October 19	Wednesday 6:30pm	Jane Austen Book Club - Movie Night   This event is free and open to the public. Event held in Meeting Rooms.
	October 19	Wednesday 7pm	Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club The movie tonight is based on a brilliant but eccentric scientist who begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.   Event held in the Jefferson Meeting Room.  Call library staff members Linda Anderson or Evelyn Relayson at 838-1190 for more info. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	November 8	Tuesday 7pm	Coffee and Conversation:  John Travis, Editor, Maple Leaf Rag IV     Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.  This meeting held in Jefferson Meeting Room.
	November 16	Wednesday 7pm	Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club SWORD OF SHANNARA by:  Terry Brooks (Book) Event held in the Jefferson Meeting Room.  Call library staff members Linda Anderson or Evelyn Relayson at 838-1190 for more info. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
	November 29	Tuesday 7pm	Coffee and Conversation:  Lost Restaurants of New Orleans by Peggy Scott Laborde and Tom Fitzmorris   Free and open to the public. Registration is not required.  This meeting held in the Meeting Rooms.
	December 14	Wednesday 7pm	Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Holiday Party