Jefferson Parish Library - Lafitte Branch

Jefferson Parish Library - Lafitte Branch The new Lafitte Library opened March 4, 2010, as part of the new Leo. E. Kerner Jr. City Park Multi-Purpose Complex. The library covers more than 4,500 sq.

ft., almost three times bigger than the old facility. Its collection includes 14,000 items – all brand new. The library has 12 public access computers with shared seating for 17 people. Library users can sit down and get comfortable at new study tables and lounge seating and use the free wireless internet (Wi-Fi). Children have a play area with a small fishing boat. And, teenagers have their own spot with an old-time soda fountain-style booth.

🦕 Looking for some prehistoric fun this summer? Join us for Summer Reading Storytime at the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Lib...
06/23/2026

🦕 Looking for some prehistoric fun this summer? Join us for Summer Reading Storytime at the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library! We’ll be diving into the hilarious book Dinosaurs in Disguise by Stephen Krensky. Stay after for a cool craft and see what surprises we’ll discover together.

When: Tomorrow, June 24th at 11:00 AM
Where: Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library
Activities: Storytime followed by a hands-on craft

Bring your little paleontologists and your imagination. See you there!

A huge thank you to all the awesome tweens and teens who joined us for Dewey Doables at the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Lib...
06/15/2026

A huge thank you to all the awesome tweens and teens who joined us for Dewey Doables at the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library! We had an absolute blast making delicious mug pizzas together. Your creativity and energy made the day so much fun! Check out some of the highlights from our event below. We can't wait to see you all at the library for our next adventure!

Thank you so much to the Lafitte Volunteer Fire Department for spending a wonderful morning with us and teaching our com...
06/13/2026

Thank you so much to the Lafitte Volunteer Fire Department for spending a wonderful morning with us and teaching our community all about fire safety! Our little readers (and big ones, too!) absolutely loved getting to sit inside a real fire truck and learn from our local heroes.

A special thanks to everyone who attended and made the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library a part of your day. We love our community!

What a bone-afide great time!A huge thank you to the awesome campers from the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department for...
06/12/2026

What a bone-afide great time!

A huge thank you to the awesome campers from the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department for joining us for Read with a Ranger! We had an absolute blast learning all about bones with the amazing Ranger Mary. Your energy, curiosity, and great questions made the day so special!

The fun doesn't stop here! Visit the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library for more Summer Reading Challenge adventures!

Today, we embraced our Summer Reading theme, Dig, Discover, Grow, and made dinosaur footprints and fossils. Thanks to ev...
06/11/2026

Today, we embraced our Summer Reading theme, Dig, Discover, Grow, and made dinosaur footprints and fossils. Thanks to everyone who spent part of your day at the Ruth Perrin Adam Lafitte Library! We had a roaring good time! No bones about it!

Did you know that humans and giraffes have the exact same number of neck bones?Find out more fascinating skeletal facts ...
06/11/2026

Did you know that humans and giraffes have the exact same number of neck bones?

Find out more fascinating skeletal facts tomorrow at the Lafitte Library! Join us for a special Read with a Ranger, where we'll be getting to the bare bones of the matter. Ranger Mary will be sharing her bone-afide knowledge starting at 11:00AM.

This event is free and fun for all ages. Bring the whole family down to the library for an exciting morning of discovery! Hope to see you then!

🚒 Calling all little heroes and future firefighters! Join us for a super exciting, action-packed morning at the library!...
06/10/2026

🚒 Calling all little heroes and future firefighters!

Join us for a super exciting, action-packed morning at the library! The Lafitte Volunteer Fire Department is visiting the Library for a special community program you won’t want to miss. Come meet our local hometown heroes, learn all about fire safety, and see what it takes to protect our neighborhood every single day!

When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: Free!

Bring your cameras, your biggest smiles, and all your burning questions. This family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. Spread the word!

Hope you can join us for Storytime today at 11:00AM. We’re sure to have a roaring good time!
06/10/2026

Hope you can join us for Storytime today at 11:00AM. We’re sure to have a roaring good time!

⚡️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RICK RIORDAN! ⚡️Did you know today is the birthday of the legendary author behind Percy Jackson & the...
06/05/2026

⚡️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RICK RIORDAN! ⚡️

Did you know today is the birthday of the legendary author behind Percy Jackson & the Olympians? Whether you want to dive into the world of Greek gods, explore Egyptian magic with the Kane Chronicles, or take a Norse adventure with Magnus Chase, we have his entire universe waiting for you on our shelves!

Rick Riordan’s books are perfect for:

* Young readers discovering a love for chapter books.

* Teens who love fast-paced, witty fantasy.

* Adults looking for a nostalgic, action-packed escape.

Swing by the St. Bernard Parish Library today to browse our collection! Don't have a library card yet? Bring a photo ID and proof of residency, and we will get you set up in minutes. Can’t make it to the branch? Check out our digital collection on Libby to download his audiobooks and e-books instantly!

What is your favorite Rick Riordan book? Let us know in the comments!

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s Summer Reading Program Storytime at the Lafitte Library! We had a blast...
06/04/2026

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s Summer Reading Program Storytime at the Lafitte Library! We had a blast reading together and creating these super cool dinos.

A special shout-out to our amazing young readers who brought so much energy and imagination to the library today! Don't forget to keep tracking those summer reading hours to earn your cool prizes.

Missed out today? No worries! We have plenty of exciting events lined up all summer long. Check our upcoming schedule or drop by the desk to grab a calendar!

Address

4917 City Park Drive, Ste B
Lafitte, LA
70067

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15046895097

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