METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — You're invited to a party at the library. In Metairie at the East Bank Regional Library The party is for a big birthday, 75 years for the Jefferson Parish Library. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood has your invitation. In November 1949, Jefferson Parish Library cracked open its first book. Thanksgiving poor boy, a feast & fight to cure cancer "We have a long legacy of serving our constituents and we've had over 2 million uses of the library this year alone," said Jessica the librarian. The library is sealing a time capsule that will be dug up in 2099. If a New Orleans fifth grader were President? 17 branches of the library all contributed an item to represent their staff or location. In it is a bust of Thomas Jefferson, from Westwego are letters and menus from the town and even a painted oyster shell from the Grand Isle branch. It's Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be a book sale and second line. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Advancements in DNA testing helps solve 26-year-old Morgan City cold case Independence man arrested, faces 20 child porn charges No. 11 Alabama meets No. 14 LSU in a showcase of how the new CFP means more high-stakes games Trump picks Susie Wiles for White House chief of staff St. Tammany Parish Council considering mandatory spay-neuter ordinance