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Chess Club for Kids

STEAM Club
2025-09-04 16:00:00 2025-09-04 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club for Kids Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff. Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Thursday, September 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-04 16:00:00 2025-09-04 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club for Kids Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff. Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Programming Space

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

If numbers allow, we can play a tournament bracket. Checker boards will also be available.  

Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12.

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Gaming |

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

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Phone: (504) 596-3113
Branch manager
Carmine Rau
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
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About the branch

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library is located in the Algiers Point neighborhood and offers programs and books for children, teens, and adults. 

Upcoming Events

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Cancelled
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Think It! Create It! Build It!
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.
Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.
Cancelled
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items with Makey Makey circuit kits.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Aug 13, 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
Chess - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Game Day - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Play Pictionary at the Library or choose one of our other games.
Cancelled
Nunez Community College - Resources, Opportunities, and Next Steps
Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Chat with Nunez Community College to find out how, regardless of your education or professional experience, you can be on a path to a high-wage, high demand career. 
Notary Public Services
Wed, Aug 13, 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
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining 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.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment is necessary
Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Cancelled
Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Stroke Awareness and Prevention Information - With Tulane School of Medicine
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mid-City Library
Learn more about the types of strokes, risk factors, signs and symptoms of strokes, and comprehensive stroke sites in the New Orleans area.  
LEGO Club
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Making Fruit Sandos & Opening a Pop Up - With Chef Anh Luu
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Teens will learn to make a Japanese Fruit Sando (fruit sandwich) while getting the basics needed to start selling at a pop up.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Seasonal Vegetable and Herb Gardening - With Master Gardener Dov Block
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Get ready for our autumn planting season with a one-hour class highlighting the best things to plant for the season.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Opioid Awareness and Education Resources - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Fri, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Learn about the opioid crisis, how to administer Narcan (naloxone), and how to respond to someone experiencing a drug overdose.
Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Selected Tracks From The Catalog Spun By DJ Dewey D
Fri, Aug 15, 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.
Cancelled
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
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, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer 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, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
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, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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.
The Black School Presents Collective Power - Community Control through Creative Activism
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Sing and learn at a Black Masking Indian song class led by Spy Boy Walter, and explore creative activism with a process card game.
NOPL at Ogden Museum of Southern Art Free Family Day - Celebrating Hoa Tay (Flower Hands)
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Find your Library at Ogden's free admission day, exploring Vietnamese-American art & culture with a museum-wide scavenger hunt, activities, community resources & family-friendly entertainment.
Baby Builders: Sounds
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Hear stories and play games and activities that build phonological awareness.
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Pink Parlor,Sunroom
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Desire / Florida Satellite Location - Library Vending Machine Room
Drop in and hang out with the Library on Saturday mornings, starting July 12th, for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.
A Whale of a Story Hour
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Learn about our whale friends through books, songs, and activities. For children ages 0 - 5 and their families.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Adults of all ages, experience the adventure, grandeur, and thrills of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 16, 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
Caturday - Cat Meet & Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Themed Crafts
Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors and craft toys to go back with them to the shelter.
Author Day for Kids & Teens - With Naomi S. DeBerry and Shannon Kelley Atwater
Sat, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New venue Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room,Front Porch,Pink Parlor
Meet children's & YA authors, purchase books, and enjoy book related crafts and author readings. Special guests: child author Naomi S. DeBerry and local artist and illustrator Shannon Kelley Atwater.
Teatime Reading Nook - A Short Story Book Club for Busy Folk
Sat, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Want to join a book club but don’t have time for long novels? Read specially selected short stories and have a cozy conversation over tea and cookies with Jody.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Playtime: Let's Play Farm
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Farm
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Chess - STEAM Club
Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Notary Public Services
Mon, Aug 18, 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
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Mon, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City 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.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Bakery
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Bakery
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Gardener
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Gardener
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Writing a Will - A Legal Presentation with Attorney Jonathan Reynolds  
Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
An educational presentation on how wills can establish and preserve generational wealth. Information on other end-of-life planning processes will also be covered.
Cancelled
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
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.
Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Alvar Library - Yard
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
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra 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.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Stroke Awareness and Prevention Information - With Tulane School of Medicine
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Lobby Table
Learn more about the types of strokes, risk factors, signs and symptoms of strokes, and comprehensive stroke sites in the New Orleans area.  
Jackson Pollock Drip Paints - STEAM Club
Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Back-to-School Bracelets - Teen Drop-In
Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Step up your accessory game for the new school year by creating beaded or braided friendship bracelets to wear, gift, or swap.
Notary Public Services
Tue, Aug 19, 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
Evening DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Take Control of Your Money - And Boost your Financial Confidence
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Three free financial wellness events led by a savvy Regions Bank Associate. Get practical tips, real answers, and the confidence to make money moves that actually make sense.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Think It! Create It! Build It!
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab
Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.
Opioid Awareness and Education Resources - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Learn about the opioid crisis, how to administer Narcan (naloxone), and how to respond to someone experiencing a drug overdose.
Jackson Pollock Drip Paints - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Aug 20, 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
Sticker Making - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Design your own stamp and print it on stickers.
Comic Book Magnets - Teen Drop-In
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
Make your own one-of-a-kind magnets using pages from comic books and magazines.
Chess - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans 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.
Rescheduled
Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math
Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, August 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.
Who Dun It? Mystery Book Club
Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
A monthly discussion of mystery novels. Read along as we find out “who dun it.” New members are always welcome.
Virtual Author Talk: Casey McQuiston - Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, Casey McQuiston discusses their latest romantic comedy, "The Pairing." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining 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.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment is necessary
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Chess - STEAM Club
Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Book Gumbo
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Read, discuss, and meet your neighbors at this welcoming monthly book club. Each month, we explore a new literary fiction title and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Evening DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Play & Learn with Play Dough
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Roll, squish, flatten, and more with Play Dough, using your hands and a variety of tools and accessories.
Japanese Book Binding
Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Learn to bind a simple, elegant notebook or sketchbook using a historical Japanese bookbinding method. All supplies provided.
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Movie Screening - Dial M for Murder (1954)
Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Escape the heat with a thrilling tale of crime and intrigue from the ultimate director of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer 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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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.
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Pink Parlor,Sunroom
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This event is full
Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Desire / Florida Satellite Location - Library Vending Machine Room
Drop in and hang out with the Library on Saturday mornings, starting July 12th, for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 23, 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
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Sat, Aug 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Sci-Fi Shorts - Book club
Sat, Aug 23, 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.
DIY: Dog Toy
Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Get ready for International Dog Day by making a toy for your favorite pup. Learn how to make recycled yarn from t-shirts and craft a sturdy macramé style tug toy. All materials provided.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Playtime: Let's Play Farm
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play Farm
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Register to Vote
Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Aug 25, 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.
Register to Vote
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Chess - STEAM Club
Mon, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Bakery
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Bakery
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Gardener
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Gardener
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra 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.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Register to Vote
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Register to Vote
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Tangram Math Quilts - STEAM Club
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Make a felt quilt square using patterns from tangrams, a Chinese shape-based puzzle. 
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Evening DIY Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Self-Publishing with Pressbooks
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
In this webinar, learn how to create a professional-quality e-book or print-ready book file using Pressbooks Public.
Register
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Think It! Create It! Build It!
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Register to Vote
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Alvar Library
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab
Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.
Register to Vote
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Aug 27, 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
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Chess - STEAM Club
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.
Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math
Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.
Japanese Book Binding
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Learn to bind a simple, elegant notebook or sketchbook using a historical Japanese bookbinding method. All supplies provided.
Speculative Fiction Book Club
Wed, Aug 27, 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.
Turning the Tide: Weathering Katrina - Setting the Record Straight and Changing History
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tidewater Building - Diboll Gallery and Auditorium
Hear from Times-Picayune journalists who refused to leave New Orleans when the Storm hit. They will share what they experienced, and then wrote about, after Hurricane Katrina.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining 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.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment is necessary
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Register to Vote
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mid-City Library
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich - How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, Dr. Tasha Eurich discusses her book, "Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Register to Vote
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Nora Navra Library
The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.
Back-to-School Bracelets - Teen Drop-In
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Step up your accessory game for the new school year by creating beaded or braided friendship bracelets to wear, gift, or swap.
LEGO Club
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
DIY Light Switch - STEAM Club
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.
Songwriting Workshop - With Paul Faith
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:35pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Share tips and positive feedback with fellow songwriters in an encouraging and uplifting workshop.
Registration opens Thursday, August 14 2025 at 9:00am
Evening DIY Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Cancelled
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Cancelled
Playtime: Let's Play Cafe
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library
Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Rescheduled
Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Selected Tracks From The Catalog Spun By DJ Dewey D
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Friday, August 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Chill out to a monthly set of curated tracks featuring the artists of Crescent City Sounds.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
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, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer 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, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
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, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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.
Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM
Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Desire / Florida Satellite Location - Library Vending Machine Room
Drop in and hang out with the Library on Saturday mornings, starting July 12th, for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Aug 30, 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 Squishy Stress Ball - Teen Drop-In
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Design your own squishy stress ball to squeeze.
Intro to Crocheting Animals - Teens Create Workshop
Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room,Teen Room
Crochet an animal character with instructor Emily Dieu of Stitch Ems Designs. All supplies will be provided.
Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.
Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra 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
Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center Open House
Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Discover what the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is all about on the first Tuesday of every month.
Seed Sprouting - STEAM Club
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Plant bean seeds in a clear container to observe what happens when you plant a seed.
Teen Volunteer Day
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
Notary Public Services
Tue, Sep 02, 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
Central City Book Salon
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Read and discuss a variety of literacy fiction. New members are always welcome.
Ask A Curator: Crescent City Sounds
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Calling all local musicians! Stop by to talk to a curator and ask all your questions about submitting music to Crescent City Sounds. The 2025 Submission Round is open September 2 - October 7.
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner
Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City 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.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - 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: Hannah Nicole Maehrer - On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online talk, Hannah Nicole Maehrer discusses the latest book in her "Assistant to the Villain" series, "Accomplice to the Villain." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Councilman Freddie King, III - District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment necessary.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Delgado Community College Workforce Development - Resources, Opportunities, and Next Steps
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Chat with Delgado workforce program coordinators to find out how—regardless of your education or professional experience—you can be on a path to a high-wage, high-demand career.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
Author Night at Latter Library: Boyce Upholt - The Great River
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America.
Play-Doh Playdate
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Roll, squish, flatten, and more with Play-Doh using your hands and a variety of tools and accessories.
Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar 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 Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell 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.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Sep 06, 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 Camping
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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 Market
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Movie Theater
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
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 Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
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.
Back-To-School Refresh - Haircuts & Manicures
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Get ready for the school year with a fresh new look. This free haircut and manicure are designed for children and teens to help students start the year feeling their best. Registration required.
First Saturday Family Story Hour
Sat, Sep 06, 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 6 years old and their caregivers.
Post-Katrina - Experiences Within the City After Katrina
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Twenty years after the storm, a panel of community members discusses the changes the City experienced as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
African American Literature & The Urban Experience - Fiction and Non-Fiction Explorations
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Explore and awaken your love of reading through fiction and nonfiction, with monthly selections from BIPOC authors. A vibrant community of readers, celebrating diverse voices and perspectives. 
English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Sep 06, 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, August 23 2025 at 9:00am
Notary Public Services
Sat, Sep 06, 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
Listening Lounge - For The Record
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Bring your favorite, special records to play in the Library. A turntable will be provided. Show-and-tell style is encouraged. Followed by a group discussion of all things related to vinyl records.
Dungeons & Dragons - STEAM Club
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Dungeons and Dragons for players ages 9 - 12. All experience levels are welcome.
Tissue Paper Nature Scenes - STEAM Club
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Consider different natural environments while crafting nature scenes with peers.
Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations - Esculpiendo en plastilina/arcilla para niños y sus familias
Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Esculpe y practique su español. Este programa es para niños hispanohablantes de 6 a 12 años y sus familias.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Around the World in 80 Books - Celebrating International Literacy Day
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate International Literacy Day with a trip around the world. Explore different countries and cultures through stories, music, and activities. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - The Alphabet and Beginning Sounds
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Play a fun and interactive game of beginner's BINGO to build children's early literacy skills and get ready to read. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Seafood Boil
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
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.
Music and Movement
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.
NOPL at The Crescent City Farmer's Market
Tue, Sep 09, 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Batture
Stop by the Library's table to learn about our fun and free resources and programs for the whole family. Plus, get a new or renew your Library card on site.
Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Computer Lab
Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.
Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra 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
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Mental Health Resources on First Episode Psychosis - With Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM)
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Stop by to learn more about First Episode Psychosis, the importance of early detection, and mental health resources that are available.
Art Smarts: Pop Art Printmaking Inspired by Andy Warhol - STEAM Club
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
In each session of Art Smarts, participants will be introduced to an important artist through a picture book biography, then create their own artwork inspired by the artist we just learned about.
Teen Volunteer Day
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Register
Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Teen Room
Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.
Author Night at Hubbell Library: Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller - Preserving the Legacy
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
The founding president of The National WWII Museum details the museum’s evolution—from its early vision to a world-class institution dedicated to preserving the stories of the Greatest Generation.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Bring the Outdoors Inside - Creating Tiny Terrariums
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Discover the joy of creating your own miniature ecosystem as you learn to design and assemble beautiful terrariums with NOLA Artist Incubator. Registration recommended.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.
Virtual Author Talk: Jefferson Fisher - Argue Less and Talk More
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, communication expert Jefferson Fisher discusses his book "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Tissue Paper Nature Scenes - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Consider different natural environments while crafting nature scenes with peers.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Sep 10, 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
Ask A Curator: Crescent City Sounds
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Calling all local musicians! Stop by to talk to a curator and ask all your questions about submitting music to Crescent City Sounds. The 2025 Submission Round is open September 2 - October 7.
Scribble Drawing  - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities, from building structures to creating your own instrument.
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.
Phonics Fun - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Teen Room
Build phonics skills through hands-on tasks and games.
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City 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.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Sep 10, 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
NOPL at Culture Collision 15 - Art, Theatre & Cultural Events & Resources Showcase
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park
Don't miss the Library's table at Culture Collision 15, the yearly showcase of our city's art & theatre events, museums & cultural organizations, featuring giveaways, raffles, food, & music.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - 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.
Councilman Freddie King, III - District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment necessary.
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
LEGO Club
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Express Yourself! Monthly Trans & Queer Teen Hangout - With the New Orleans Pride Center
Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Enjoy games, activities, and pizza each month at this drop-in event for teens ages 11 - 18.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix 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.
Playtime: Let's Play Train Station
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar 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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Sep 12, 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 Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell 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.
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