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African American Literature & The Urban Experience

Fiction and Non-Fiction Explorations
2026-01-03 11:00:00 2026-01-03 12:00:00 America/Chicago African American Literature & The Urban Experience 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.  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Saturday, January 03
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-03 11:00:00 2026-01-03 12:00:00 America/Chicago African American Literature & The Urban Experience 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.  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. 

Upcoming selections:

  • June: We Don't Talk About Carol by Kristen Berry
  • July: American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
  • August: Guide Me Home by Attica Locke

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Clubs |

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Algiers Regional Library
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
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Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Create & Play: Journey to Outer Space
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Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
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Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
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SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
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Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
Baby Storytime
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Alvar Library - Programming Space
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Budding Artists - A Nature-Inspired Art and Literacy Program
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
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Baby Storytime
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Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
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Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Kid's Book and Craft Club
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Nix Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
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Central City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
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JOB1 - Career Resource
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Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
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Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
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Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Evening Storytime
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
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Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
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SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
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Storytime
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Central City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
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Nix Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Storytime
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Alvar Library - Programming Space
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Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
America 250 Community Conversation - What Does It Mean To Be An American?
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Drop-in Clinic Services with Tulane Street Health Response
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Gravier-side Porch
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Notary Public Services
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
DIY Lava Lamp - STEAM Club
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
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Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
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Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
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Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Who Dun It? Mystery Book Club
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Bailamonos con Ritmeaux Krewe / Dance with Ritmeaux Krewe - Diversión Bilingüe en Familia / Bilingual Family Fun Time
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Councilman Freddie King, III - District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Storytime
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Storytime
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Indie Author Project Expert Session - A Beginner’s Guide to the Indie Author Project
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Events
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Hooked on Boba - Teen Crochet Workshop
Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
This event is full
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Make Batik Prints Like Kame Kngwarreye - STEAM Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Rock Painting - STEAM Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Book Gumbo
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Evening Storytime
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Get More Out of Your Library Card - Music and Media
Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Cancelled
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Fun Fridays: Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Spun By DJ Dewey D
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Evening Playtime
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Notary Public Services
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
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Cancelled
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Little STEAMers - Science
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
STEM Kit Saturdays
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Beginners
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Notary Public Services
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
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Rescheduled
Sci-Fi Shorts - Short Story Club
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
DIY Storytime
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
DIY Storytime
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
DIY Storytime
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Free Immunizations for Children - Greater New Orleans Immunization Network 
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Geodes and Geology - STEAM Club
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Rescheduled
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Chess Club for Kids
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
DIY Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Evening Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
DIY Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
DIY Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
DIY Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
DIY Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Upstairs Computer Area
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Free Immunizations for Children - Greater New Orleans Immunization Network 
Wed, May 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Notary Public Services
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Register
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Black QTGNC Writers' Circle - With Black The Creator
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Councilman Freddie King, III - District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, May 28, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Metropolitan Human Services District
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
BINGO: Preschool Edition - Numbers, Colors, and Shapes
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
DIY Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
DIY Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
DIY Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Bandleader Boot Camp - With Music and Culture Coalition New Orleans
Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
NOPL at the Crescent City Farmer's Market
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Lafitte Greenway Plaza
LEGO Club
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
DIY Storytime
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Playtime
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Notary Public Services
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Register
Cancelled
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Little Laboratory: Mud Day
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Blue House Music - Connecting Music and Early Literacy
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Sweet New Orleans Classics for Tweens - With Delgado Culinary Arts Chef Tasheena Butler
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
This event is full
Detectives Needed Escape Room - For Tweens
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
This event is full
Detectives Needed Escape Room - For Tweens
Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 12:55pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
This event is full
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Beginners
Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Cancelled
Notary Public Services
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Detectives Needed Escape Room - For Tweens
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
This event is full
Sci-Fi Shorts - Short Story Club
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Detectives Needed Escape Room - For Tweens
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
This event is full
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Blue House Music
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Super Cool Snake Encounter for Kids - With Louisiana Snake ID
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Latter Library Yarn Arts Circle
Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Super Cool Snake Encounter for Kids - With Louisiana Snake ID
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Ready, Set, Kindergarten
Mon, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Notary Public Services
Mon, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Register
Free Professional Headshots with Cheryl Gerber
Mon, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Kid's Book and Craft Club
Mon, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Nora Navra Library
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Audubon Zoo Wild Visitors - Predator and Prey
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Weird and the Eerie - Fiction Writing Workshop with Vanessa Saunders
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central City Library
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Teen Tech Center on Tour
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Middle Grade Book Club - STEAM Club
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Teen Volunteer Day
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
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Art Smarts: Tiny Tapestries - STEAM Club
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Notary Public Services
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Register
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Central City Book Salon
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Toddler Time - Morning Session
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Audubon Zoo Wild Visitors - Armored Animals
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Paint and Plant for Pollinators
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 9:00am
Virtual Author Talk: Mary Savig - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
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Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Upstairs Computer Area
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
My First Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Toddler Time - Afternoon Session
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Notary Public Services
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
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West Bank Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Chess Club for Kids
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Register
Cardboard City - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Evening Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Wycinanki Papercutting Workshop - With Artist Sam Wróbel
Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Game Day - STEAM Club
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Middle Grade Book Club - STEAM Club
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Evening Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Playtime
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Fun Fridays: Afternoon Board Games
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Create & Play: Fun at the Beach
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Evening Playtime
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Plessy Day 2026 - Cultural Dissent: Art and Democracy
Sat, Jun 06, 9:00am - 2:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Notary Public Services
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
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Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Playtime - Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Playtime - Let's Play Kitchen
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Pajama Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
African American Literature & The Urban Experience - Fiction and Non-Fiction Explorations
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Beginners
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
STEM Kit Fun
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Dungeons and Dragons - STEAM Club
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 9:00am
Notary Public Services
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Register
The Secret Language of Bees with Carl Harrison Jr. - For Kids
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Dungeons and Dragons - STEAM Club
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room,Computer Lab
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Blue House Music
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Bubbles for Everyone - Hey Now Productions Brings the Big Bubbles
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Ready, Set, Kindergarten
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Evening Playtime
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
NOPL at the Crescent City Farmer's Market
Tue, Jun 09, 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Batture
Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Lab
JOB1 - Career Resource
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Audubon Zoo Wild Visitors - Predator and Prey
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Mental Health Resources on First Episode Psychosis - With Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM)
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1
Teen Volunteer Day
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Register
Make Your Own Musical Instruments - STEAM Club
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Front Porch
Teen Cafe
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Crafternoon at Central City
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Bring Your Own Title: Nonfiction Discussion Group 
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Evening Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area
Meditation 101
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Lobby Table 1
Toddler Time - Morning Session
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Upstairs Computer Area
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Free Immunizations for Children - Greater New Orleans Immunization Network 
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Sewing Class - Pie Carrier
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - Afternoon Session
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Notary Public Services
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
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Love Comics? Hate Injustice?  - Teen Volunteer Day Series with Trinity City Arts
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Meeting Room
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Cardboard City - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Evening Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Notary Public Services
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Register
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Metropolitan Human Services District
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Discussing the New Yorker
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Middle Grade Book Club - STEAM Club
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Evening Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
History of Rum in Louisiana - With Elizabeth Pearce of Drink and Learn
Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman - Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
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Playtime
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Playtime
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Chess Social For Adults
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Picture Book Palooza Featuring Elephant & Piggie
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mid-City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
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