Internationally recognized Beatles expert and New Orleans lawyer Bruce Spizer has a new book out on the iconic band and its music, and he’ll discuss what’s expected to be the last in his nine-volume series at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

This latest book, “Beatles For Sale to Help!,” is 272 pages and contains 275 color and 11 original black-and-white images. The publication of the book coincides with the 60th anniversary of the American release of the Beatles second film, “Help!”

From November 1964 through summer 1965, the Beatles issued two albums (“Beatles For Sale” and “Help!”), three singles (“I Feel Fine,” “Ticket To Ride” and “Help!”) and a movie (“Help!”) in Great Britain. In the U.S., Capitol Records reconfigured the two albums into three: “Beatles ’65,” “Beatles VI” and the “Help!” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The label also released a two-record documentary album titled “The Beatles’ Story” and added the singles “Eight Days A Week” and “Yesterday.”

Spizer’s book covers these releases from the British, American and Canadian perspectives. It also contains detailed chapters on the EMI recording sessions for the albums and singles, and the album covers.

Like the other books in the Beatles Album Series, the book contains chapters on the news, music and films of the era (plus a special chapter on the Beatles and James Bond) to place these records and the Beatles second film into context. Also included are fan recollections of the film “Help!” and the other Beatles records issued during the time frame covered by the book.

REMEMBERING KATRINA: Members of the New Orleans Chapter of the National Women’s Book Association will remember the 20th anniversary by reading work they have written at 10 a.m. at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Participants need not have a published book in order to participate. The poem or essay simply needs to be based upon the author’s Hurricane Katrina experience.

JIGSAW CONTEST RESULTS: Brandi Clement and Christina Anderson, a mother-daughter team, won the fall 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza Competition, completing their puzzle in 49 minutes. This is the second time the pair has won the competition.

The second-place team, completing the puzzle in 55 minutes, was Slim Le and Amanda Pratt. Third place when to Debbie Wendell and Erika Knott, who completed their puzzle in 63 minutes. All 24 teams of two completed the puzzle, the brightly colored “Popsicles” by Galison of New York, within three hours.

WOMEN ASTRONOMERS: Clariza Kern, secretary of the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, will present “Women Astronomers: How They Changed the Universe,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Kern contends that women have reshaped our understanding of the universe. They figured out how to determine the composition of stars, measure cosmic distances, and uncover the secrets of black holes. These and many other groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire modern astronomers.

WWII DISCUSSIONS: Jack Gross, a docent at the World War II Museum, will discuss “Myths of World War II,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

GENEALOGY CLASSES: Gwen Kelley, a librarian who specializes in genealogy and who has led genealogy classes at the Jefferson Parish Library for years, will lead a series of classes at the Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey. They all take place on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Sept. 4 — Using the CensusSept. 18 — Researching Vital RecordsOct. 9 — Newspapers and ObituariesOct. 16 — Researching Cemetery RecordsNov. 13 — Researching Military RecordsNov. 20 — Researching Immigration RecordsDec. 4 — Using Ancestry.comDec. 18 — Using FamilySearch.org

GRANT WRITING: Katie Mitchell, founder and president of CCC Firm and Business Source II, will lead a grant writing seminar from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Attendees will learn how to write a winning grant proposal; how to find grants; how to find the best grants that fit you; and grant-writing best practices.

MUSIC: Two big events are coming up at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie.

The Crescent City Big Band performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

Local harpists Cathy Anderson, Patrice Fisher and Arpa, along with Boku do Choro group, will perform a concert in honor of Hispanic Heritage at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31. The concert is sponsored by the Eco Latinos Series and the nonprofit Musicians for Music.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Those interested in computer classes should go to the JPL website, then to the classes to register.

These classes will be at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Microsoft PowerPoint 1: 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28Microsoft PowerPoint 2: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 28.

The following classes will be at the Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

Using Email: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 27Microsoft PowerPoint 1: 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 29Microsoft PowerPoint 1: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 29.