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Remember, Celebrate, Act: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Freedom Songs and Mahalia Jackson
2023-01-11 10:00:00 2023-01-11 12:00:00 America/Chicago Remember, Celebrate, Act: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Main Library with lecturer, publisher, and author Janis Kearney. Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space

Wednesday, January 11
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-11 10:00:00 2023-01-11 12:00:00 America/Chicago Remember, Celebrate, Act: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Main Library with lecturer, publisher, and author Janis Kearney. Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space

Main Library

1st Floor Stage and Performance Space

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Main Library with lecturer, publisher, and author Janis Kearney.

The African American Resource Collection presents the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's event features keynote speaker Janis Kearney, author of Only on Sunday: Mahalia Jackson's Long Journey. She will share Mahalia Jackson's story as a New Orleans native and her influence on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Local artists will perform some of Mahalia Jackson's songs, as well as other entertainment related to Dr. King's legacy. 

Sponsored by Capital One Bank and the Friends of New Orleans Public Library. Presented in partnership with The City of New Orleans Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Planning Commission.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | History/Preservation | Community | Arts & Cultural |

TAGS: | African American Resource Collection / REACH |

Main Library
Phone: (504) 596-2570
Branch manager
April Martin
Hours
Mon, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 02 Closed
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About the branch

The Main Library, located in the Central Business District, opened in December 1958. The building, encompassing three main floors and two sub-basements, is the Library's flagship location, providing the system's largest collection of popular and research sources.

The Main Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident On The Job Search
Fri, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
Medicaid Information and Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Health
Fri, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Alvar Library
Apply or renew your Medicaid coverage, update your contact information, and learn about health programs with representatives from the Louisiana Department of Health.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 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. Call 504-596-2660 to schedule.
Storytime
Sat, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Sat, Apr 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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop - East New Orleans Regional Library
Sat, Apr 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+.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
Sat, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Intermediate - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is an intermediate class.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: STEM Kit Saturdays
Sat, Apr 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.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 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. Call 504-596-2560 to schedule.
The Urban Fiction Book Club
Sat, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
A fun-filled and open-minded discussion of some of the hottest titles around.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment for tax assistance.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to create, format, and save professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central City Library
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Canceled
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
SNAP Account Assistance
Mon, Apr 03, 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.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Make a cute craft and learn about related literature.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room,Pink Parlor
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn how to create, format, and save professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Outdoor Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center Community Day
Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Discover all the Best Buy Teen Tech Center (BBTTC) has to offer. The BBTTC is open to all ages on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop
Tue, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Norman Mayer 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+.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Slime Time
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
LEGO Challenge Club: Tallest Tower
Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks. Find us in the Children's Area.
Prime Time Preschool Reading - Onwards and Upwards
Tue, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Preschool Reading. This 6-week program series is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. Registration is required.
This event is full
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment for tax assistance.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Look for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
e-Resources Basics
Wed, Apr 05, 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?
West Bank Book Club
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 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. Call 504-596-2641 to schedule.
LEGO Challenge Club: Brick Dinner (Food Challenge)
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
LEGO Challenge Club: Tallest Tower
Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
T(w)een Chess Club
Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Learn the basics of chess and use your new skills to play against your peers.
LEGO Challenge Club: The Tallest Tower
Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 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.
Register
Read, Black and Green Book Conversations - With the Plant Bae
Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Plant Bae Plant Shop
Start with a discussion of Noname Book Club's March book of the month, "Temple of my Familiar." End with a discussion of your favorite book.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room,Pink Parlor
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 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.  
Resilience Force
Thu, Apr 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 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.
Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Google Workspace
Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Thu, Apr 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.
LEGO Challenge Club: Tallest Tower
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Teen Lounge: Snack Attack
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Drop by the Teen Area for activities, conversations, games, and snack prizes. Teens will also have opportunity to weigh in on future teen programming.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Apr 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. Call 504-596-0200 to schedule.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 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. Call 504-596-2660 to schedule.
Play and Learn with Puppets
Sat, Apr 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Sat, Apr 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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop - East New Orleans Regional Library
Sat, Apr 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+.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Intermediate - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is an intermediate class.
Pollinator Protection - With Master Gardener Usha Ramadhyani
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Learn how to help bees, butterflies, and other insect pollinators in your garden by protecting them from pesticide use and providing an appropriate habitat. 
Notary Public
Sat, Apr 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. Call 504-596-2560 to schedule.
Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place
Sat, Apr 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.
LEGO Challenge Club: Mondrian Squares
Sat, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment for tax assistance.
All About Internet Privacy
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Discover helpful tips and tools to keep your personal information safe online.
Odyssey House - Prevention Department
Mon, Apr 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.
SNAP Account Assistance
Mon, Apr 10, 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.
Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Google Workspace
Mon, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Make a cute craft and learn about related literature.
All About Internet Privacy
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Discover helpful tips and tools to keep your personal information safe online.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Outdoor Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
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, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop
Tue, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
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+.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Slime Time
Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central City Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Art Smarts
Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Make art, learn about important artists throughout history, and hang out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Prime Time Preschool Reading - Onwards and Upwards
Tue, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Preschool Reading. This 6-week program series is designed for families with children ages 3-5 years old. Registration is required.
This event is full
Free Professional Headshots with Cheryl Gerber
Tue, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library
Update your LinkedIn with a free professional headshot by local photographer Cheryl Gerber. Business / professional attire is strongly recommended. A professional backdrop will be available.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Author Night at Hubbell Library: Brian Altobello - Whiskey, Women, and War
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
"Whiskey, Women, and War: How the Great War Shaped Jim Crow New Orleans" explores how the rise of patriotism in World War I collided with civil liberties, reshaping New Orleans' cultural landscape.
Free Tax Assistance with AARP
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Receive free tax help on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the AARP at 504-408-2041 to request an appointment for tax assistance.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Look for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 12, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Apr 12, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Reproductive Health Resources
Wed, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
e-Resources Basics
Wed, Apr 12, 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?
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 12, 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. Call 504-596-2641 to schedule.
LEGO Challenge Club: Mondrian Squares
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Slime Time
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
T(w)een Chess Club
Wed, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Learn the basics of chess and use your new skills to play against your peers.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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.
Resilience Force
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Art Smarts
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Make art, learn about important artists throughout history, and hang out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Teen Lounge: Snack Attack
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Enterprise Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snack prizes. Teens will also have opportunity to weigh in on future teen programming.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Apr 13, 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. Call 504-596-0200 to schedule.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident On The Job Search
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume-building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
e-Resources Basics
Fri, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 15, 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. Call 504-596-2660 to schedule.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Sat, Apr 15, 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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop - East New Orleans Regional Library
Sat, Apr 15, 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+.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
Sat, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Intermediate - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is an intermediate class.
Notary Public
Sat, Apr 15, 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. Call 504-596-2560 to schedule.
Heirs' Property with Louisiana Appleseed - Presented by Jonathan Reynolds
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Join Jonathan Reynolds of Louisiana Appleseed Public Interest Law Center in person or on Zoom to learn about heirs' property issues and the legal and Library resources that can help.
Register
Loopy Loopers - Crochet & Knitting Group
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mid-City Library
Meet with other crafters to learn how to knit and crochet, share patterns, and advance your techniques.
Giant Candyland
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Alvar Library
You are the game pieces in this giant version of the classic board game where you race through Candy Cane Forest and over Gum Drop Mountain to be the first to reach King Kandy.
Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell 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, Apr 15, 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.
Percy Jackson Day
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Hunt for Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and make your own Camp Half-Blood necklace at this Percy Jackson-themed event for children ages 6 - 12.
Sign up for Smart911 with NOLA Ready
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Learn how the Smart911 website and app can help you stay safe this summer.
Canceled
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
SNAP Account Assistance
Mon, Apr 17, 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.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Make a cute craft and learn about related literature.
Sign up for Smart911 with NOLA Ready
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn how the Smart911 website and app can help you stay safe this summer.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Outdoor Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Glass Recyling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Alvar 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop
Tue, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Norman Mayer 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+.
LEGO Challenge Club: Mazes
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks. Find us in the Children's Area.
LEGO Challenge Club: Mazes
Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Look for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Six Pillars of Brain Health - With the AARP
Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
It’s never too late to focus on your brain health. In this interactive session you will learn about the six pillars of brain health, activities that support it, and resources to learn more.
e-Resources Basics
Wed, Apr 19, 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?
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 19, 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. Call 504-596-2641 to schedule.
T(w)een Chess Club
Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Learn the basics of chess and use your new skills to play against your peers.
LEGO Challenge Club: Mazes
Wed, Apr 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 20, 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.  
Resilience Force
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Glass Recyling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Thu, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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.
Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Google Workspace
Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Adventure awaits at our monthly D&D club. New and experienced players are welcome.
Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Register
LEGO Challenge Club: Mazes
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Apr 20, 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. Call 504-596-0200 to schedule.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Book Gumbo
Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
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
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume-building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
Shadow Puppet Theater
Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Watch new and favorite stories brought to life by silhouette figures.
e-Resources Basics
Fri, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?
NOPL at Audubon Zoo-to-Do for Kids 2023
Fri, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Audubon Zoo
Head to Audubon Zoo for an evening of activities, music, food, and fun. We'll have a Library activity you can do at the Zoo, or take home for later.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 22, 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. Call 504-596-2660 to schedule.
NOPL at Youth Matter, 2023 Youth & Young Adult Expo - Presented by JOB1 Works
Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Attend a career development & workforce readiness expo for teens and younger adults with multiple organizations, vendors, resources, and more. More info at Job1NOLA.org.
Brain Brunch: Design Thinking
Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Learn to use design thinking. It's a creative approach to problem-solving that puts people at the center.
Register
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Sat, Apr 22, 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.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop - East New Orleans Regional Library
Sat, Apr 22, 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+.
Caturday - Cat Meet and Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Cat Themed Crafts
Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors and craft cat toys to go back with them to Louisiana SPCA.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
Sat, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Intermediate - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is an intermediate class.
Notary Public
Sat, Apr 22, 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. Call 504-596-2560 to schedule.
ArtLit Café - Three Louisiana Authors Read
Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Phyllis Parun, Sara Jacobelli, and George Koschel read a selection of poetry, short fiction, and memoir. Book signing to follow.
LEGO Challenge Club: Gardens
Sat, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Get Around With the RTA App
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use the RTA app to find bus, ferry, and streetcar schedules.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Mon, Apr 24, 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.
Odyssey House - Prevention Department
Mon, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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.
Crafting with Literature
Mon, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Make a cute craft and learn about related literature.
Get Around With the RTA App
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Learn how to use the RTA app to find bus, ferry, and streetcar schedules.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Outdoor Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Resilience Force
Tue, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
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, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
People's Housing+ Financial Literacy Workshop
Tue, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Norman Mayer 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+.
Art Smarts
Tue, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Make art, learn about important artists throughout history, and hang out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Create or Polish your Resume and Interview Skills - Feel Confident on the Job Search
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nora Navra Library
Look for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
JOB1
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central City Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Reproductive Health Resources
Wed, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
e-Resources Basics
Wed, Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 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.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Apr 26, 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. Call 504-596-2641 to schedule.
LEGO Challenge Club: Gardens
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
LEGO Challenge Club: Brick Dinner (Food Challenge)
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
T(w)een Chess Club
Wed, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Learn the basics of chess and use your new skills to play against your peers.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 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.
Resilience Force
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Thu, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 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.
Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Google Workspace
Thu, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools.
Art Smarts
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Make art, learn about important artists throughout history, and hang out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6 - 12.
Teen Lounge: Snack Attack
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Drop by the Teen Zone for activities, conversations, games, and snack prizes. Teens will also have opportunity to weigh in on future teen programming.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Leaning Tower of Pasta
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Apr 27, 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. Call 504-596-0200 to schedule.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Author Night at Latter Library: Richard Robbins - We Do What We Must
Thu, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
"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
Fri, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Looking for employment or skills training? Expand your online job searching and resume-building skills. Connect with the information and resources you need.
e-Resources Basics
Fri, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Did you know that your library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?
Notary Public Services
Sat, Apr 29, 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. Call 504-596-2660 to schedule.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
Sat, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Alvar Library
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Intermediate - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is an intermediate class.
Know Your Rights, Know Your Power - Renter's Rights Workshop with Jane Place
Sat, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Learn about renter's rights from Jane Place. Whether it's about evictions, repairs, and/or illegal activity, come out and learn your rights, gain your power.
LEGO Challenge Club: Rebuilding
Sat, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
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