Metropolitan Human Services District

Play and Learn with Puppets

Sat, Jun 10, 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.

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Drop in and play with the Library's puppet collection alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.

Seedling Starter Class

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library

Get your hands dirty and learn how to grow plants from seed with Barcelo Gardens.

Plant Swap

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Alvar Library - Yard

Bring your extra clippings, propagations, and plants to swap with others.

STEAM Saturday at Nix

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Fill your Saturdays with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Each STEAM Saturday at Nix features a different activity.

Poetry Reading by Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy - A Homer Plessy Day Program for Families

Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

In honor of Homer Plessy Day, celebrate 7th Ward New Orleans culture with a reading by Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy. Activity for kids and families by The Black School will follow reading.

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

The Historic & Contemporary Freedom Fighters - Of The 7th Ward Collage Workshop

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom. Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with People's Housing+.

Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:40pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Honor historical & contemporary heroes of the Seventh Ward with The Black School, an experimental art school and community service organization based in the Seventh Ward.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Canceled

Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Canceled

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.

Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Events

Discuss your works-in-progress with local writers in a friendly and supportive environment. Novice to experienced writers in all genres are welcome to participate. Meetings are held over Zoom.

Loopy Loopers - Crochet & Knitting Group

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mid-City Library

Meet with other crafters to learn how to knit and crochet, share patterns, and advance your techniques.

Art of Henna/Mehndi By Mehwish

Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Henna artist Mehwish will share the traditional art of henna, share designs, and apply designs to participants. Each teen will get a small henna design and a cone to practice with and take home.

NOPL at 2023 New Orleans Pride Parade

Sat, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Marigny & French Quarter

Happy Pride everyone! Find your Library in this year's Pride Parade through the Marigny & French Quarter. We're handing out books & other special throws along the route. Hope to see you out there.

NOPL at Longue Vue 2023 Family Equality Day

Sun, Jun 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Longue Vue House & Gardens

Find the Library at Family Equality Day to bring home a free book giveaway and learn about free Library resources and events.

Intro to YouTube

Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab

Discover tips and tricks for searching and navigating YouTube. Please note, this class will not cover creating a YouTube channel or uploading content.

Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department

Mon, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.

Canceled

SNAP Account Assistance

Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Get one-on-one assistance with SNAP case management or enrollment. E-mail wellness@broadmoorimprovement.com or leave a message at 504-249-5130 ext. 2000 for an appointment. Walk-ups welcome.

Mon, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Canceled

Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Practice public speaking with Toastmasters International, the premiere organization for mentoring adults in leadership and communication skills.

JOB1

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Computer/Study Area

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.

Intro to YouTube

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Discover tips and tricks for searching and navigating YouTube. Please note, this class will not cover creating a YouTube channel or uploading content.

Yoga with FitNOLA

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Yard

Center your body, mind, and spirit with yoga. Practice meditation through movement, breath, alignment, and inner strength. Suitable for beginners through advanced. Limited number of mats are provided.

Outdoor Storytime

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Front Porch,Lawn

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Algiers Regional Library

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Tue, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Canceled

Tue, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

VR, Dato Synth, and More with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Drop In to Try Our Traveling Tech “Petting Zoo”

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Explore and try out technology from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

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

Teen STEAM Afternoon: Mini Books and Zine Creation

Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Embrace creativity with craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Teen Tuesday: Social Media Challenge

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Teen programs with a different theme each week, including activities, crafts, and special guests.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project

Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.

Author Night at Hubbell Library: Richard Robbins - We Do What We Must

Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

"We Do What We Must: Blood, Wine, and the Birth of the American Mafia in New Orleans," blends true history with fiction in a compelling story of organized crime in New Orleans. Book signing to follow.

Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search

Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Nora Navra Library

Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

Wed, Jun 14, 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.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Wed, Jun 14, 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.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Center your body, mind, and spirit in this chair-based class designed for all levels of participants. Practice meditation through movement, focusing on breath, alignment, and inner strength.

Reproductive Health Resources

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Improve your posture and strengthen your core with Move Baby, Move's founder, Aaron Palmer.

Canceled

Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Teen Video Storytelling Workshop: What's Your Library Story?

Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Best Buy Teen Tech Center

Local filmmakers including Dawn Logsdon will share a hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of video storytelling.

Listening Lounge - Crescent City Sounds

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Wed, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Listen to Crescent City Sounds, our local streaming music library, on our headphones while you use the Library. We'll also have some giveaways. You can dance if you want to!

Wed, Jun 14, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Love comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet up with others who share your interests.

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them.

Wed, Jun 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Love comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet up with others who share your interests.

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Spend three sessions learning assembly, programming, and problem-solving using LEGO Robotics.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 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.

Canceled

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

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, Jun 15, 10:00am - 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.

Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 12:15pm

Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Thu, Jun 15, 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Canceled

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Thu, Jun 15, 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Jamie Beck - An American in Provence

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Jamie Beck shares photography, recipes, and more from her transformative time in Provence, France. Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.

Canceled

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Events

Each month, we'll read a new mystery novel and join together on Zoom to discuss "who dun it." New members are always welcome.

Gun Lock and Gun Safety Information Giveaway - With the Health Department and Children's Hospital

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1

Health officials will distribute free cable and biometric gun locks, as well as information about gun safety and secure storage. Available to Orleans Parish Residents 18+. Supplies limited.

Teen STEAM Afternoon: DIY T-Shirt Alteration

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Teen Zone

Embrace creativity with various craft based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Teen Video Storytelling Workshop: What's Your Library Story?

Thu, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Thu, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Enterprise Room

Local filmmakers including Dawn Logsdon will share a hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of video storytelling.

Canceled

Book Gumbo

Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Read, discuss, and meet your neighbors with this monthly book club.

Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search

Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab

Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.

Canceled

Play and Learn with Puppets and Puzzles

Fri, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Drop in and play with the Library's puppet and puzzle collections alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.

Buffalo Soldiers: Horses & History - With the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association

Fri, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central City Library

Meet the soldiers and horses of the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association.

Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Connecting to the Internet

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to check your Wi-Fi connection and use a hotspot.

Super Summer Broadmoor with Young Audiences - Juneteenth Event

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Fri, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Drop your stuffed animal off at the Library for a very special sleepover event. Upon pick-up, you’ll receive a booklet showcasing all the activities enjoyed by the plushies.

Sat, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Side Field / Lawn

Celebrate Juneteenth with Young Audiences' third annual event, featuring a singalong, performers, activities, and free book for kids. Open to families with children, especially ages 8 and under.

Canceled

Sat, Jun 17, 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.

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom. Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with People's Housing+.

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mid-City Library

Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.

End Plantation Prisons Project Testimonies Screening

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Experience testimonies from the documentary, "End Plantation Prisons Project." Learn about hard labor practices in Louisiana from people directly impacted.

Gun Lock and Gun Safety Information Giveaway - With the Health Department and Children's Hospital

Sat, Jun 17, 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.

Sat, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Health officials will distribute free cable and biometric gun locks, as well as information about gun safety and secure storage. Available to Orleans Parish Residents 18+. Supplies limited.

Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots

Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

JOB1

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2

Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.

Intro to Microsoft Word

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Create, format, and save documents in Microsoft Word.

Tue, Jun 20, 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.

Yoga with FitNOLA

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library

Tue, Jun 20, 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.

Tue, Jun 20, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Tue, Jun 20, 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.

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Front Porch,Lawn

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Mosquito Control Information and Resources - With Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

It's National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Learn about mosquito habitats, the diseases they transmit and how the residents can protect themselves. Mosquito repellent giveaway, while supplies last

Reproductive Health Resources

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Children’s Drum and Dance Workshop - By Congo Square Preservation Society

Tue, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Explore the rhythms and dances that have influenced New Orleans with an interactive drum and dance experience.

VR, Dato Synth, and More with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Drop In to Try Our Traveling Tech “Petting Zoo”

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Explore and try out technology from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

Listening Lounge - Crescent City Sounds

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Tue, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Listen to Crescent City Sounds, our local streaming music library, on our headphones while you use the Library. We'll also have some giveaways. You can dance if you want to!

Teen STEAM Afternoon: Mini Books and Zine Creation

Tue, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Embrace creativity with various craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Teen Tuesday: Crafternoon

Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Teen programs with a different theme each week, including activities, crafts, and special guests.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project

Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.

Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Nora Navra Library

Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.

Wed, Jun 21, 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.

Wed, Jun 21, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Wed, Jun 21, 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.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Mosquito Control Information and Resources - With Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2

It's National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Learn about mosquito habitats, the diseases they transmit and how the residents can protect themselves. Mosquito repellent giveaway, while supplies last

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Center your body, mind, and spirit in this chair-based class designed for all levels of participants. Practice meditation through movement, focusing on breath, alignment, and inner strength.

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Medicaid Information and Resources - With Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana

Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Improve your posture and strengthen your core with Move Baby, Move's founder, Aaron Palmer.

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lobby

Learn about free resources and one-on-one assistance available to help you apply for Medicaid or a Marketplace Health Insurance Plan.

Virtual Crafting with Creativebug - Create an Up-Cycled Bird

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Events

Grab a cereal box, scissors, some paint, and your imagination to create your very own up-cycled bird friend.

Canceled

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters

Wed, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

New venue Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

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

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts

Wed, Jun 21, 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.

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

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

This event is full

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them.

Macramé for Beginners - Make a Plant Hanger

Wed, Jun 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Learn how to create the most iconic of all macramé projects: the plant hanger.

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Love comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet up with others who share your interests.

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Spend three sessions learning assembly, programming, and problem-solving using LEGO Robotics.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 21, 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.

Canceled

Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

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, Jun 22, 10:00am - 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.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:15pm

Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Thu, Jun 22, 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.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Thu, Jun 22, 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.

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Teen Thursday: Crafternoon

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Teen programs with a different theme each week, including activities, crafts, and special guests.

Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Connecting to the Internet

Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to check your Wi-Fi connection and use a hotspot.

Story Hour with Drag Queen Laveau Contraire

Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Read and sing along with local drag queen Laveau Contraire at this special family event.

Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Fri, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Canceled

Sat, Jun 24, 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.

Seedling Starter Class

Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Yard

Get your hands dirty and learn how to grow plants from seed with Barcelo Gardens.

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom. Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with People's Housing+.

Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Canceled

Sewing Class - Tote Bag Tour

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room

Learn to sew a tote bag with instructors from ricRack. Beginners welcome.

This event is full

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Sat, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

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

Art of Henna/Mehndi By Mehwish

Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Henna artist Mehwish will share the traditional art of henna, share designs, and apply designs to participants. Each teen will get a small henna design and a cone to practice with and take home.

Mousercise - Learn To Use a Computer Mouse

Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab

Learn the parts of a computer mouse and how to point, click, drag, and drop.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mid-City Library

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

Mini Masters at the Library - Connecting Art and Early Literacy

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Create your very own works of art and experience new ways to get ready to read. This early learning program is brought to you by the New Orleans Museum of Art. Reservations required.

Bastille Fun Day with Alliance Française

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Construct your own Eiffel Tower at this bilingual (French-English) celebration of the French national holiday with Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans.

Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.

SNAP Account Assistance

Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sunroom

Get one-on-one assistance with SNAP case management or enrollment. E-mail wellness@broadmoorimprovement.com or leave a message at 504-249-5130 ext. 2000 for an appointment. Walk-ups welcome.

Mon, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.

Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mousercise - Learn To Use a Computer Mouse

Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Practice public speaking with Toastmasters International, the premiere organization for mentoring adults in leadership and communication skills.

JOB1

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Learn the parts of a computer mouse and how to point, click, drag, and drop.

Yoga with FitNOLA

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Yard

Tue, Jun 27, 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.

Outdoor Storytime

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Front Porch,Lawn

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Tue, Jun 27, 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.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Tue, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Canceled

Tue, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

VR, Dato Synth, and More with the Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Drop In to Try Our Traveling Tech “Petting Zoo”

Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Explore and try out technology from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Macramé for Beginners - Make a Plant Hanger

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Learn how to create the most iconic of all macramé projects: the plant hanger.

Teen Tuesday: Paint & Play

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Teen programs with a different theme each week, including activities, crafts, and special guests.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project

Tue, Jun 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.

Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search

Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Nora Navra Library

Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

Wed, Jun 28, 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.

Wed, Jun 28, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Bastille Fun Day with Alliance Française

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Center your body, mind, and spirit in this chair-based class designed for all levels of participants. Practice meditation through movement, focusing on breath, alignment, and inner strength.

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library

Construct your own Eiffel Tower at this bilingual (French-English) celebration of the French national holiday with Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans.

Reproductive Health Resources

Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Improve your posture and strengthen your core with Move Baby, Move's founder, Aaron Palmer.

Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Teen Board Game Group

Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Play board games and make new friends. This program is open to anyone 11 - 18 years of age.

Wed, Jun 28, 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.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Picture This! Self Portraits - For Tweens

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teen Zone

Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Love comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet up with others who share your interests.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Spend three sessions learning assembly, programming, and problem-solving using LEGO Robotics.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 28, 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.

Wed, Jun 28, 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: Tananarive Due - The Wishing Pool and Other Stories

Wed, Jun 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Tananarive Due discusses her newest work, "The Wishing Pool and Other Stories." Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.

Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours

Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 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.

Thu, Jun 29, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Thu, Jun 29, 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.

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mid-City Library

Explore stories through the performing arts with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Their artists are touring New Orleans Public Library locations throughout the city this summer.

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Children’s Drum and Dance Workshop - By Congo Square Preservation Society

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Explore the rhythms and dances that have influenced New Orleans with an interactive drum and dance experience.

Listening Lounge - Crescent City Sounds

Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library

Listen to Crescent City Sounds, our local streaming music library, on our headphones while you use the Library. We'll also have some giveaways. You can dance if you want to!

Teen Art Salon - Character and Creature Workshop

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teen Zone

Practice the building blocks of visual storytelling: character and creature design. This Teen Art Salon workshop is open to ages 11 – 18.

Free for All: Inside the Public Library Excerpts Screening

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 6:45pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Watch excerpts from upcoming documentary "Free for All: Inside the Public Library." Local award-winning filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor will be in attendance to discuss their work.

Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Teen Thursday: Paint & Play

Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Teen programs with a different theme each week, including activities, crafts, and special guests.

Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search

Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab

Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.

Play and Learn with Puppets and Puzzles

Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room

Drop in and play with the Library's puppet and puzzle collections alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.

Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Connecting to the Internet

Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to check your Wi-Fi connection and use a hotspot.

Fri, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Algiers Regional Library

Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Fri, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Sat, Jul 01, 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.

Sat, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Sat, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Activate STEAM Afternoon - STEM Kit Saturdays

Sat, Jul 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom. Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with People's Housing+.

Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

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

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

The Urban Fiction Book Club

Sat, Jul 01, 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.

Canceled

Sat, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

A fun-filled and open-minded discussion of some of the hottest titles around.

Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Social Media for Job Searches

Sat, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Learn how to get your social media ready for the job search and beyond.

Mon, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.

Mon, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mon, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Practice public speaking with Toastmasters International, the premiere organization for mentoring adults in leadership and communication skills.

Wed, Jul 05, 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.

Wed, Jul 05, 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.

Wed, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 05, 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.

Wed, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Center your body, mind, and spirit in this chair-based class designed for all levels of participants. Practice meditation through movement, focusing on breath, alignment, and inner strength.

Wed, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Nix Library

Improve your posture and strengthen your core with Move Baby, Move's founder, Aaron Palmer.

Wed, Jul 05, 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.

Rescheduled

West Bank Book Club

Wed, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, July 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.

Wed, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them.

West Bank Book Club

Wed, Jul 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.

Wed, Jul 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Love comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet up with others who share your interests.

Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, Jul 05, 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.

Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Events

Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed, online 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, Jul 06, 10:00am - 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.

Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 12:15pm

Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1

Get information and resources from Resilience Force, which can assist with rental, utilities, medical, mental health, emergency shelters, COVID-19 information, and hurricane preparedness information.

Thu, Jul 06, 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.

Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 06, 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.

Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts

Thu, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Reading Buddies pairs teenage volunteers entering grades 7 - 12 with kindergarten to 2nd grade students.

Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library

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

Teen Art Salon - Character and Creature Workshop

Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teen Zone

Practice the building blocks of visual storytelling: character and creature design. This Teen Art Salon workshop is open to ages 11 – 18.

Thu, Jul 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.

Author Night at Latter Library: Courtney Nalty - Aging in Place Conversations

Thu, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Whether you're starting your retirement journey, the child of a widow, or a seasoned lifelong learner, this book provides answers to top questions encountered when developing an aging-in-place plan.

Story Hour with Drag Queen Laveau Contraire

Fri, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Read and sing along with local drag queen Laveau Contraire at this special family event.

Fri, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Play and Learn with Puppets

Sat, Jul 08, 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.

Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Drop in and play with the Library's puppet collection alongside other families or at your own pace with your child.

Seedling Starter Class

Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Front Porch

Get your hands dirty and learn how to start growing plants from seed with Barcelo Gardens.

Plant Swap

Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Alvar Library - Yard

Bring your extra clippings, propagations, and plants to swap with others.

STEAM Saturday at Nix

Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Fill your Saturdays with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Each STEAM Saturday at Nix features a different activity.

Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom. Learn the importance of saving, budgeting, credit, and financial independence in this 8 workshop series with People's Housing+.

Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Krew of Muses Shoe Decorating Workshop

Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Decorate shoes with glitter and more. Learn from the masters, the Krewe of Muses.

Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Spend three sessions learning assembly, programming, and problem-solving using LEGO Robotics.

Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place

Sat, Jul 08, 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.

Sat, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lobby

Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.

Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

Sat, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual Events

Discuss your works-in-progress with local writers in a friendly and supportive environment. Novice to experienced writers in all genres are welcome to participate. Meetings are held over Zoom.

Loopy Loopers - Crochet & Knitting Group

Sat, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mid-City Library

Meet with other crafters to learn how to knit and crochet, share patterns, and advance your techniques.

Mini Masters at the Library - Connecting Art and Early Literacy

Mon, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Create your very own works of art and experience new ways to get ready to read. A series of four early learning programs brought to you by the New Orleans Museum of Art. Reservations required.

Bastille Fun Day with Alliance Française

Mon, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Mon, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Construct your own Eiffel Tower at this bilingual (French-English) celebration of the French national holiday with Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans.

Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department

Mon, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lobby

Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.

Sewing Class - Tote Bag Tour

Mon, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Learn to sew a tote bag with instructors from ricRack. Beginners welcome.

Mon, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature.

Mon, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Enjoy the most epic set of blocks you have ever seen while learning how to use open-ended questions and play techniques. Invite a friend!

Mon, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom

Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.