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Activate STEAM Afternoon: Parachute Drop
2024-05-16 15:30:00 2024-05-16 16:30:00 America/Chicago Activate STEAM Afternoon: Parachute Drop Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Thursday, May 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-16 15:30:00 2024-05-16 16:30:00 America/Chicago Activate STEAM Afternoon: Parachute Drop Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Learn how parachutes work by testing three different materials to see which makes the best parachute.

STEAM programming focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEM and STEAM programming combine learning and fun, helping kids develop critical thinking skills while exploring their creativity.  

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. 

This is a recurring monthly program that occurs on the 3rd Thursday unless otherwise noted. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science | Crafting |

TAGS: | Youth Programming | S.M.A.R.T Kids |

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: (504) 596-2695
Branch manager
Ruby Bengston
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Rhyme Time Fun: An Early Literacy Adventure
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun nursery rhyme-themed program for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
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Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
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Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Clap, Tap & Drum Story Hour
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Brain Day
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Saturday Movies for Kids
Sat, Mar 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Seedling Starter Class  - With Barcelo Gardens
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Cancelled
Notary Public Services
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Domino Club
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Teatime Reading Nook - A Short Story Book Club for Busy Folk
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This event is full
Baby Storytime
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Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Register
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Evening Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
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Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner
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Storytime
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Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Storytime
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Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
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DIY Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Reproductive Health Resources
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Sewing Class - Fabric Basket
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Learn to sew a fabric basket or planter cover with an instructor from ricRACK. Beginners welcome. Registration required.
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Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 4:55pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
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Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Notary Public Services
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
Cancelled
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
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Storytime
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
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Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
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Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Technology & Job and Resume Support
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
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LEGO Club
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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Notary Public Services
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Teen Volunteer Day
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
Shrinky Dinks - Teen Drop-In
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
Combine science and art to create your own magnet, keychain, or pin.
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Lean the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. Open to ages 9 - 12.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Mar 19, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Have fun while volunteering with kids at the library.
This event is full
Reading Buddies x Wee Write for Kids - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sunroom
Have fun while building literacy skills.
Register
Author Night: New Orleans Women Authors - Marguerite Sheffer, Annell Lopez, and Vanessa Saunders
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Three local fiction authors read from their debut books: the short story collections "The Man in the Banana Trees" and "I’ll Give You a Reason," and the novel "The Flat Woman."
Cancelled
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Bring your clean glass to recycle it. Glass is turned into sand and cullet for coastal restoration, disaster relief, eco-construction, and more. Glass is only accepted during program hours.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Cancelled
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Mar 20, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
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Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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Virtual Author Talk: Clara Bingham - How Women’s Liberation Transformed America
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, Clara Bingham discusses her new book, "The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
English Language Learners (ELL) - Practice English Conversation in a Relaxed, Fun Way
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
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Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
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Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
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Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
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Thu, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
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Fri, Mar 21, 10:15am - 12:15pm
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Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
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Bring your clean glass to recycle it. Glass is turned into sand and cullet for coastal restoration, disaster relief, eco-construction, and more. Glass is only accepted during program hours.
Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
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Play and Learn with Puppets and Puzzles
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Drop in and play with the Library's puppet theater and puzzle collections alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Seafood Boil
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play seafood boil with crawfish, crabs, shrimp, and all the fixin's. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
"A New Door for My People" - Black Life and Progress in Reconstruction-Era Louisiana
Sat, Mar 22, 8:30am - 1:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
A free program examining African American resilience and progress after the Civil War.
Register
NOPL at NEO Neighborhood Cares Day in Gert Town - Resource Fair & Giveaway
Sat, Mar 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Stop by the Library's table at the Resource Fair to learn about our free programs and resources. Make or update your Library card. Plus, children and teens can choose a free book.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
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Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Big Kid Story Hour
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Listen to stories, sing songs, and color. Designed for children ages 6 and up.
Hand Sewing: Springtime Rabbits
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Using felt, learn to sew a springtime bunny and carrot. All supplies provided. Space limited. Registration strongly recommended. Walk ins will depend on remaining availability.
This event is full
Playtime: Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Cancelled
Playtime: Let's Play Camping
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Movie Theater
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Blue House Music - Connecting Music and Early Literacy
Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Explore natural connections between language and music through singing and storytelling during this music and early literacy workshop.
Saturday Movies for Kids
Sat, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central City Library
Enjoy a kid-friendly movie with us at Central City Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a head start on the English language.
Cancelled
Notary Public Services
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
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Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Cancelled
Domino Club
Sat, Mar 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Play a friendly game of dominoes and enjoy a seasonal beverage. / Disfruten de una partida amistosa de dominó con bebidas de temporada.
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Sat, Mar 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Sci-Fi Shorts - Book club
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Read two classic or contemporary science fiction stories each month and meet to discuss their themes and current relevance. To register and receive the stories, email shortstories@nolalibrary.org.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Budding Artists - A Nature-Inspired Art and Literacy Program
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Create sustainable art projects inspired by nature. A four-week program series designed for children 2 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required.
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Baber Shop and Beauty Salon
Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner
Mon, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play diner with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite meals. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
NOEW In Your Neighborhood Panel - Workplace Health
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Kick off New Orleans Entrepreneur Week with Healthy New Orleans. An expert panel will discuss strategies to create healthy workplace cultures and healthier employees.
"Free For All: The Public Library" Screening and Discussion - At The Broad Theater with Filmmaker Dawn Logsdon
Mon, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Broad Theater
Filmmaker Dawn Logsdon will introduce her new film about public libraries in a debut screening. Filming was done on location at libraries including New Orleans Public Library.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Cancelled
Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Art Smarts: Blue Art - STEAM Club
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy making art, learning about important artists throughout history, and hanging out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Tue, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Cancelled
Let the Good Games Roll - Adult Game Night
Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Who will win? Get ready for some friendly competition. Play games with one of your favorite Library team members, bring a friend, or meet a new competitor.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
Cancelled
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Technology & Job and Resume Support
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Look for jobs online, fill out applications, polish your resume, and increase your technology skills and understanding. All with assistance from Library staff.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Lean the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. Open to ages 9 - 12.
Freestyle Embroidery - Floral Zipper Pouch
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Learn methods for stitching flowers and leaves, and use them to design and stitch your own embroidered zipper pouch. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome for any remaining space.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Mar 26, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Have fun while volunteering with kids at the library.
This event is full
Reading Buddies x Wee Write for Kids - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sunroom
Have fun while building literacy skills.
Register
Speculative Fiction Book Club
Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
A monthly discussion of novels within the Speculative Fiction genre, including Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles.
Cancelled
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner - The Dreams We Chase
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, Jennifer Weiner discusses her novels, including the forthcoming "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.
English Language Learners (ELL) - Practice English Conversation in a Relaxed, Fun Way
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
This class meets in-person, is free of charge, and is led by our partners from The New Neighbor Project. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
Kaleidoscope Kits - STEAM Club
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Explore patterns, light, and color by making your own kaleidoscope.
LEGO Club
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
DIY Bookmarks / Manualidad de Marcapáginas
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Celebrate National Reading Month. Celebra el Mes Nacional de la Lectura.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Freestyle Embroidery - Floral Zipper Pouch
Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Learn methods for stitching flowers and leaves, and use them to design and stitch your own embroidered zipper pouch. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome for any remaining space.
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Selected Tracks From The Catalog Spun By DJ Dewey D
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Chill out to a monthly set of curated tracks featuring the artists of Crescent City Sounds.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Seafood Boil
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play seafood boil with crawfish, crabs, shrimp, and all the fixin's. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Restaurant
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families
NOPL at Family Day at New Orleans Book Festival - Book Giveaway, Activities, Live Readings & Partner Resources
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse, Tulane University
Stop by the Library table at this year's Family Day at The New Orleans Book Festival. Make or update your Library card, do a fun activity, and learn about our great free programs for every age.
Playtime: Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Cancelled
Playtime: Let's Play Camping
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Movie Theater
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Vietnamese Jelly Tea (Chè Thái) and Games for Families - With 50th Anniversary Fall of Saigon Commemoration
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Jump into a fun Saturday with Vietnamese games and refreshments for kids and families. Get an introduction to the Vietnamese game Bầu Cua Tôm Cá and enjoy some delicious Chè Thái.
Saturday Movies for Kids
Sat, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central City Library
Enjoy a kid-friendly movie with us at Central City Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a head start on the English language.
STEM KIT Saturdays
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Practice building, coding, and math skills with STEM Kits.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Pickpocket Flash - Write 2-Sentence Stories
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Read, write, and share intriguing flash fiction stories in just two sentences while exploring various genres including mystery, crime, horror, sci-fi, speculative, dystopian, fantasy, and humor.
DIY Jewelry Making - Teen Drop-In
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Hang out, play games, make art, learn a new hobby, or explore new tech at this teen program for patrons ages 11 - 18.
Documentary Saturday - Skate Dreams (2022)
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Skate Dreams chronicles the journey of a group of female skateboarders from fighting for acceptance to competing in the Olympics.
Cancelled
Domino Club
Sat, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central City Library
Play a friendly game of dominoes and enjoy a seasonal beverage. / Disfruten de una partida amistosa de dominó con bebidas de temporada.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Budding Artists - A Nature-Inspired Art and Literacy Program
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Create sustainable art projects inspired by nature. A four-week program series designed for children 2 - 5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required.
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Baber Shop and Beauty Salon
Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner
Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play diner with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite meals. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Poetry Workshop - Teen Drop-In
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn about and explore different ways to express your creativity, using blackout poetry, magnetic poetry kits, and more.
Notary Public Services
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Central City Book Salon
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Read and discuss a variety of fabulous, fun, fierce, and finely-crafted books. New members always welcome.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Technology & Job and Resume Support
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Look for jobs online, fill out applications, polish your resume, and increase your technology skills and understanding. All with assistance from Library staff.
Music Census Sessions - Building a Music Business Plan
Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Learn how to treat your music career like a business by creating a structured plan for growth.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
West Bank Book Club
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Read and discuss a variety of literacy fiction. New members are always welcome.
Make Your Own Side-Sewn Book - Teen Drop-In
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
Learn how to make your own notebook to take home with you.
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Lean the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. Open to ages 9 - 12.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Apr 02, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Have fun while volunteering with kids at the library.
This event is full
Reading Buddies x Wee Write for Kids - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sunroom
Have fun while building literacy skills.
Register
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Virtual Author Talk: Jodi Picoult - Wordsmith and Wonder
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, bestselling author Jodi Picoult discusses her newest novel "By Any Other Name." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Apr 03, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.
English Language Learners (ELL) - Practice English Conversation in a Relaxed, Fun Way
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
This class meets in-person, is free of charge, and is led by our partners from The New Neighbor Project. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Poetry Workshop - Teen Drop-In
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Learn about and explore different ways to express your creativity, using blackout poetry, magnetic poetry kits, and more.
Citizenship Class with The New Neighbor Project - Learn the Steps of the Citizenship Application Process
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
In collaboration with USA LEARNS, The New Neighbor Project provides the tools you need to take the exam and to be prepared for your citizenship interview.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Job Searching from A to Z: Getting the Job You Want and Need - Find Your Fit in the Job Market
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Identify your work preferences. List key skills to include on your resume. Calculate your target income. Research jobs and employers that match your preferences, skills, and income needs.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Poetry Night at Latter Library - Readings from RENEWED
Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings from local poets published in the New Orleans Public Library’s own anthology, RENEWED.
Black History Month Art Contest Award Ceremony
Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Celebrate the winners of this year's Black History Month Art Contest. Winning art pieces will be displayed and refreshments will be provided.
Playtime: Let's Play Construction Zone
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with construction trucks and building materials. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Play and Learn with Puppets and Puzzles
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Drop in and play with the Library's puppet theater and puzzle collections alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Ice Cream Shop
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with a variety of sweet treats for children to scoop, serve, and eat their favorite ice cream flavors. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
GenFest Conference 2025 - Creating Community
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Dillard University Professional School
GenFest 2025 celebrates the power of place and how it shapes our community.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Camping
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Movie Theater
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Yard
Bring your clippings, propagations, cast off plants, unused seeds, and spare pots to swap and share with others. Make your own seed bomb to propagate local wildflowers.
Book Party: Spies - For Kids
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Celebrate different spy-themed book series with secret codes, invisible ink, challenges, and themed snacks. This program is for children ages 6 - 12 and their caregivers.
African American Literature & the Urban Experience - Fiction and Nonfiction Explorations
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Explore and awaken your love of reading though fiction and nonfiction, with monthly selections from BIPOC authors. A vibrant community of readers, celebrating diverse voices and perspectives. 
NOPL at The Sexual Health, Education & Rights Block Party - Information Fair, Onsite Resources, Free Food & Music
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Fred Hampton Free Store
Free resources, services, food & music at the 2nd annual block party, including a pop-up library and giveaways.
Saturday Movies for Kids
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central City Library
Enjoy a kid-friendly movie with us at Central City Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a head start on the English language.
Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Adults of all ages, experience the adventure, grandeur, and thrills of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying.
Registration opens Saturday, March 22 2025 at 9:00am
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
DIY Mini Greenhouses - STEAM Club
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center,Teen Zone
Make your own mini greenhouse out of a recycled plastic bottle and plant some seeds to take home.
Cancelled
Domino Club
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central City Library
Play a friendly game of dominoes and enjoy a seasonal beverage. / Disfruten de una partida amistosa de dominó con bebidas de temporada.
Japanese Side Sewn Sketchbooks
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Learn to bind a simple, elegant sketchbook using an historical Japanese bookbinding structure. All supplies provided.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Sensory Play
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for inclusive and interactive sensory play and exploration activities.
Playtime: Let's Play Ice Cream Shop
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Imagine and play with a variety of sweet treats for children to scoop, serve, and eat their favorite ice cream flavors. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Notary Public Services
Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Construction Zone
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with construction trucks and building materials. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Science Lab
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with science-themed toys for children to experiment and explore. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Science Lab
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Imagine and play with science-themed toys for children to experiment and explore. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Pizzeria
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play pizzeria with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite pizza and pasta dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
NOPL at Crescent City Farmer's Market
Tue, Apr 08, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Uptown Square
Say hi to your Library at the Farmer's Market second Tuesdays of the month. We'll have information about our free resources, upcoming programs, and some fun giveaways for all ages.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Want to Work for the City of New Orleans? - Learn How to Apply
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Make a difference in your community by working for your city government. Learn how to apply to over 25 agencies, including Recreation, Police, Fire, the Library, and Emergency Medical Technicians.
Virtual Author Talk: Matthew Fleming - The Stories, Science, and History of Trees
Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online talk, Smithsonian horticulturalist Matthew Fleming discusses "The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
DIY Mini Greenhouses - STEAM Club
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Make your own mini greenhouse out of a recycled plastic bottle and plant some seeds to take home.
Mental Health Resources on First Episode Psychosis - With Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM)
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1
Learn more about First Episode Psychosis, the importance of early detection, and available mental health resources.
Art Smarts: Blackout Poetry - STEAM Club
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy making art, learning about important artists throughout history, and hanging out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Teen Volunteer Day
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Martes en Mid-City con la Familia / Family Fun Night - Noche de diversión para familias bilingües/hispanohablantes
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books. Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuituas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo.
Author Night at Hubbell Library: Danielle Del Sol - Painting the Town
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
The Preservation Resource Center's "Painting the Town: The Importance of Color in Historic New Orleans Architecture," captures the city’s spirit with vivid photography, essays, and color advice.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help by appointment. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome and helped if space is available. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment or register online.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Technology & Job and Resume Support
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Look for jobs online, fill out applications, polish your resume, and increase your technology skills and understanding. All with assistance from Library staff.
Music Census Sessions - Touring Tips for Local Musicians: Expand Beyond New Orleans
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Ready to take your music on the road? This session will provide practical advice on booking shows, budgeting for travel, promoting your tour, and building a fanbase beyond New Orleans.
DIY Mini Greenhouses - STEAM Club
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Make your own mini greenhouse out of a recycled plastic bottle and plant some seeds to take home.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Matchbox Microphones - STEAM Club
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Build a microphone using an empty matchbox and other household items.
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Lean the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. Open to ages 9 - 12.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Apr 09, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Have fun while volunteering with kids at the library.
This event is full
Reading Buddies x Wee Write for Kids - With 826 NOLA
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sunroom
Have fun while building literacy skills.
Register
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.
English Language Learners (ELL) - Practice English Conversation in a Relaxed, Fun Way
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
This class meets in-person, is free of charge, and is led by our partners from The New Neighbor Project. Feel free to bring your lunch.
LEGO Club
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Citizenship Class with The New Neighbor Project - Learn the Steps of the Citizenship Application Process
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
In collaboration with USA LEARNS, The New Neighbor Project provides the tools you need to take the exam and to be prepared for your citizenship interview.
Library Link-Up: Monthly Queer Teen Hangout - With NOLAHYPE
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Enjoy games, activities, pizza, and wellness discussions each month at this drop-in event for teens ages 11 - 18.
Drop-In Computer Basics Support
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Get assistance with the basics of using a computer, such as internet browsing and email.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Playtime: Let's Play Construction Zone
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with construction trucks and building materials. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Superheroes Unite!: An Early Literacy Adventure
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun superhero-themed program for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Crochet for Beginners - Crochet Keychains
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Learn basic stitches while crocheting a keychain wristlet. This class is geared toward adult beginners and crocheters with basic skills. Registration is recommended.
Registration opens Friday, March 28 2025 at 9:00am
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Ice Cream Shop
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with a variety of sweet treats for children to scoop, serve, and eat their favorite ice cream flavors. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Restaurant
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families
Big Kid Story Hour
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Listen to stories, sing songs, and color. Designed for children ages 6 and up.
Baby Builders: Play with Shapes
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Play and learn with shapes to build early literacy and fine motor skills.
Playtime: Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Camping
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Movie Theater
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Books & Breakfast with Children's Author Minh Lê
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Meet picture book author Minh Lê for a book talk and signing, plus light breakfast of fruit and xôi, Vietnamese sweet sticky rice. Families will receive their own copy of Drawn Together.*
Saturday Movies for Kids
Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central City Library
Enjoy a kid-friendly movie with us at Central City Library.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a head start on the English language.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
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Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Events
Discuss your works-in-progress with local writers in a friendly and supportive environment. Novice to experienced writers in all genres are welcome to participate. Meetings are held over Zoom.
Paper Craft Mania - Teen Drop-In
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Hang out, play games, make art, learn a new hobby, or explore new tech at this teen program for patrons ages 11 - 18.
Krewe of Anime
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop by to draw, play games, and have conversations based on your favorite anime and current manga.
Cancelled
Domino Club
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central City Library
Play a friendly game of dominoes and enjoy a seasonal beverage. / Disfruten de una partida amistosa de dominó con bebidas de temporada.
Bywater Book Club
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.
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