RESEARCH CITY ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LOCATION-SPECIFIC SERVICES CONTACT OUR PROGRAMMING TEAM BEYOND THE LIBRARY
An all-day event featuring tables from over 30 Southeastern Louisiana genealogical, preservation, historical, and cultural organizations; four presentations; and a panel of researchers.
With GenFest, the City Archives brings together southeastern Louisiana genealogical, preservation, historical, and cultural organizations to share their mission and story with festival attendees and each other.
Enjoy four professional presenters covering topics of genetic genealogy, family preservation, and historic cemeteries; shop the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale; and listen to our panel of organizations and researchers moderated by Gaynell Brady of Our Mammy’s. Learn more at the City Archives website.
Sponsored by the Friends of New Orleans Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Outreach Services | History/Preservation | Genealogy | Adult Literacy |
TAGS: | Friends of the New Orleans Public Library | City Archives & Special Collections | Adult |
Mon, Nov 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Nov 19 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Nov 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Nov 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Nov 22 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Nov 23 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Nov 24 | Closed |
The Main Library, located in the Central Business District, opened in December 1958. The building, encompassing three main floors and two sub-basements, is the Library's flagship location, providing the system's largest collection of popular and research sources.
The Main Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed