Percy Jackson Day

Get Around With The RTA App

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Learn how to use the RTA app to find bus, ferry, and streetcar schedules.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Best Buy Teen Tech Center Community Day

Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Teen STEAM Afternoon: Mini Books and Zine Creation

Tue, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library

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

Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

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

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Nature Journal

Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jun 06, 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 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

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

Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norman Mayer 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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 07, 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.

Handmade Pasta From Scratch with Chef Maya

Wed, Jun 07, 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 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Teens will learn to hand-kneed and roll pasta from scratch while examining the physics of developing gluten strands that hold the dough together.

Virtual Author Talk: Mike Rucker, Ph.D. - The Fun Habit

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Dr. Mike Rucker teaches how to build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit. Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.

West Bank Book Club

Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Nature Journal

Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New venue Children's Resource Center Library

Learn the basics of chess and use your new skills to play against your peers.

Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

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

Sewing Class - Tote Bag Tour

Wed, Jun 07, 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 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

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

This event is full

Wed, Jun 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

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

Handmade Collage Art Workshop

Wed, Jun 07, 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 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Internationally acclaimed collage & street artist "FANCLUB 13" and several other collage artists will show their work and lead a collage-making workshop.

Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 07, 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, Jun 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, Jun 08, 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 08, 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: Nature Journal

Thu, Jun 08, 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 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

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

Teen STEAM Afternoon: DIY T-Shirt Alteration

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library

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

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

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

Thu, Jun 08, 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 08, 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.

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

Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Enterprise 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.

Fri, Jun 09, 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.

Crescent Circus Magic Show

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room

The Crescent Circus fuses international award-winning magic and circus arts featured on The Tonight Show in a performance that will amaze kids and keep them laughing.

Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ - Connecting to the Internet

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom

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

Crescent Circus Magic Show

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

The Crescent Circus fuses international award-winning magic and circus arts featured on The Tonight Show in a performance that will amaze kids and keep them laughing.

Main Music Matinee - Zydeco: African American Dance-Hall Music in SW Louisiana

Fri, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space

Tap your toes to a musical matinee.

Fri, Jun 09, 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 09, 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, Jun 10, 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, 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.

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

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, 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.

NOPL at 2023 New Orleans Pride Parade

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.

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.

SNAP Account Assistance

Mon, Jun 12, 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 for Kids

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!

Mon, Jun 12, 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.

New Orleans Toastmasters

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.

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.

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

Alvar Library - Yard

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.

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

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.

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.

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

Wed, Jun 14, 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Listening Lounge - Crescent City Sounds

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.

Intro to LEGO Robotics

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.

Wed, Jun 14, 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, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

Thu, Jun 15, 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 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.

Book Gumbo

Thu, Jun 15, 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

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.

Play and Learn with Puppets and Puzzles

Fri, Jun 16, 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 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.

Sat, Jun 17, 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, 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.

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.

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

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

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

Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters

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, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

New venue Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

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

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.

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.

Intro to LEGO Robotics

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.

Wed, Jun 21, 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, 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.

YALA's Summer Tour 2023 - Community Arts and Literacy

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.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

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!

Sat, Jun 24, 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.

Seedling Starter Class

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

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

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

Caturday - Cat Meet and Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Cat Themed Crafts

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

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.

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.

Mousercise - Learn To Use a Computer Mouse

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.

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.

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.

Crafting with Literature for Kids

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.

New Orleans Toastmasters

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.

Mousercise - Learn To Use a Computer Mouse

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Intro to LEGO Robotics

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.

Crafting with Literature for Kids

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.

New Orleans Toastmasters

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.

Teen Art Salon - Character and Creature Workshop

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.

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.