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Have fun while volunteering with kids at the library.
Teens in grades 8 - 12 may sign up to volunteer as a Big Reading Buddy this Fall to help early readers (in grades K - 2) become more independent readers. Light dinner will be served.
Big Reading Buddies are asked to commit to attending all 6 sessions on the following Wednesday evenings:
This opportunity provides a total of 10.5 volunteer hours over 6 weeks. A brief phone interview and online orientation are required prior to volunteering with this program.
In collaboration with and 826 New Orleans’ Early Literacy Initiative, LitUp!. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
Interested in registering a K-2 student to participate as a Little Reading Buddy? Please complete this online registration form.
Mon, Nov 11 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Nov 12 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Nov 13 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Nov 14 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Nov 15 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Nov 16 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Nov 17 | Closed |
Norman Mayer Library is named for New Orleans businessman and one of the original Tulane College of Commerce and Business guarantors, Norman Mayer. After his passing, his wife donated money to the New Orleans Public Library to have the Library opened. Doors opened in 1949, and the Library has been serving the Gentilly area since.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed