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African American Literature & The Urban Experience

Fiction and Non-Fiction Explorations
2026-04-04 11:00:00 2026-04-04 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, April 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 11:00:00 2026-04-04 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:

  • March: Society of Lies by Lauren Brown 
  • April: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
  • May: We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen Berry

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Clubs |

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
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Norman Mayer Library
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Bandleader Boot Camp - With Music and Culture Coalition New Orleans
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Algiers Regional Library
Free Immunizations for Children - Greater New Orleans Immunization Network 
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Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club
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Robotics Workshop for Tweens - With Jesuit Robotics
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Mid-City Library - Programming Space
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Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Teatime Reading Nook - A Short Story Book Club for Busy Folk
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Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Dungeons and Dragons - STEAM Club
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Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
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Alvar Library - Programming Space
Baby Storytime
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Nix Library - Programming Space
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Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
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Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
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Kid's Book and Craft Club
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Evening Playtime
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Central City Library - Programming Space
Evening Playtime
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
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Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
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Mid-City Library
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Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
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Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Comic Book Magnets - Teen Drop-In
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Mid-City Library - Programming Space
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Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
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SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Sashiko Embroidery - Geometric Zipper Pouch
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
This event is full
Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Upstairs Computer Area
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Senior Shield - Preparing for Storms, Emergencies, and Recoveries
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Drop-in Clinic Services with Tulane Street Health Response
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Gravier-side Porch
Cancelled
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
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Teen Volunteer Day
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
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
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
Reproductive Health Resources
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Selected Tracks From The Catalog 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
Register
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
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 9:00am
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
Register
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Notary Public Services
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Register
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
Latter Library Yarn Arts Circle
Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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
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