Storytime

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Cancelled

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.

Mon, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Mid-City 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.

Mon, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - 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.

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Writing a Will - A Legal Presentation with Attorney Jonathan Reynolds

Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Rescheduled

Mon, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

New date Monday, September 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

An educational presentation on how wills can establish and preserve generational wealth. Information on other end-of-life planning processes will also be covered.

Cancelled

JOB1 - Career Resource

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Cancelled

Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Aug 19, 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, Aug 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Algiers Regional Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norman Mayer Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Stroke Awareness and Prevention Information - With Tulane School of Medicine

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Lobby Table

Learn more about the types of strokes, risk factors, signs and symptoms of strokes, and comprehensive stroke sites in the New Orleans area.

Jackson Pollock Drip Paints - STEAM Club

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

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

Back-to-School Bracelets - Teen Drop-In

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Cancelled

Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Step up your accessory game for the new school year by creating beaded or braided friendship bracelets to wear, gift, or swap.

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - 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.

Cancelled

Take Control of Your Money - And Boost your Financial Confidence

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Three free financial wellness events led by a savvy Regions Bank Associate. Get practical tips, real answers, and the confidence to make money moves that actually make sense.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Think It! Create It! Build It!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central City Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.

Opioid Awareness and Education Resources - With the Louisiana Department of Health

Wed, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Learn about the opioid crisis, how to administer Narcan (naloxone), and how to respond to someone experiencing a drug overdose.

Jackson Pollock Drip Paints - STEAM Club

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

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

Sticker Making - STEAM Club

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Design your own stamp and print it on stickers.

Comic Book Magnets - Teen Drop-In

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom

Make your own one-of-a-kind magnets using pages from comic books and magazines.

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.

Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math

Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

New date Wednesday, August 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.

Who Dun It? Mystery Book Club

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

A monthly discussion of mystery novels. Read along as we find out “who dun it.” New members are always welcome.

Virtual Author Talk: Casey McQuiston - Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Casey McQuiston discusses their latest romantic comedy, "The Pairing." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining 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.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

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

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 12:15pm

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 is necessary

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 21, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lobby Table 1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.

Book Gumbo

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room

Read, discuss, and meet your neighbors at this welcoming monthly book club. Each month, we explore a new literary fiction title and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Play & Learn with Play Dough

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Roll, squish, flatten, and more with Play Dough, using your hands and a variety of tools and accessories.

Japanese Book Binding

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Learn to bind a simple, elegant notebook or sketchbook using a historical Japanese bookbinding method. All supplies provided.

Movie Screening - Dial M for Murder (1954)

Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room

Escape the heat with a thrilling tale of crime and intrigue from the ultimate director of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.

NOPL at the Katrina 20 Day of Service Resource Fair

Sat, Aug 23, 8:30am - 10:30am

Oliver Bush Playground

Say hi to the Library at this resource fair. Learn about our free resources and programs for all ages. Get a new Library card or renew yours. Plus, bring home free books for kids & teens.

Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library

Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Playtime: Let's Play Market

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area

Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Meeting Room,Pink Parlor,Sunroom

Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime. Space is limited. Registration is required.

This event is full

Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM

Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Desire / Florida Satellite Location - Library Vending Machine Room

Drop in and hang out with the Library on Saturday mornings, starting July 12th, for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.

Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.

Sci-Fi Shorts - Book club

Sat, Aug 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Algiers Regional Library

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Read two classic or contemporary science fiction stories each month and meet to discuss their themes and current relevance. To register and receive the stories, email shortstories@nolalibrary.org.

DIY: Dog Toy

Sat, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Get ready for International Dog Day by making a toy for your favorite pup. Learn how to make recycled yarn from t-shirts and craft a sturdy macramé style tug toy. All materials provided.

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with toy animals and a barn for children to explore life on a farm. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lobby Table 1

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

Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Mon, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play bakery with toys for kids to bake and serve their favorite sweet treats. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Imagine and play with gardening toys for children to plant and grow flowers and vegetables. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

JOB1 - Career Resource

Tue, Aug 26, 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.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Algiers Regional Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norman Mayer Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tangram Math Quilts - STEAM Club

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Lobby Table #1

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Make a felt quilt square using patterns from tangrams, a Chinese shape-based puzzle.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Self-Publishing with Pressbooks

Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

In this webinar, learn how to create a professional-quality e-book or print-ready book file using Pressbooks Public.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Think It! Create It! Build It!

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Central City Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Alvar Library

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.

Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room

Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them. All levels welcome.

Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.

Japanese Book Binding

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Learn to bind a simple, elegant notebook or sketchbook using a historical Japanese bookbinding method. All supplies provided.

Speculative Fiction Book Club

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

A monthly discussion of novels within the Speculative Fiction genre, including Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles.

Turning the Tide: Weathering Katrina - Setting the Record Straight and Changing History

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tidewater Building - Diboll Gallery and Auditorium

Hear from Times-Picayune journalists who refused to leave New Orleans when the Storm hit. They will share what they experienced, and then wrote about, after Hurricane Katrina.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining 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.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm

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.

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

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:15pm

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 is necessary

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Mid-City Library

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich - How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Dr. Tasha Eurich discusses her book, "Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Nora Navra Library

The City of New Orleans Registrar will be at a New Orleans Public Library location each day this week. They can sign you up and answer any questions you have about your right to vote.

Back-to-School Bracelets - Teen Drop-In

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Step up your accessory game for the new school year by creating beaded or braided friendship bracelets to wear, gift, or swap.

LEGO Club

Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

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

Songwriting Workshop - With Paul Faith

Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Learn about circuits and conductivity while constructing a working light switch with everyday household items and Makey Makey circuit kits.

Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:35pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

Share tips and positive feedback with fellow songwriters in an encouraging and uplifting workshop.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.

Cancelled

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library

Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Cancelled

Crescent City Sounds Listening Lounge - Selected Tracks From The Catalog Spun By DJ Dewey D

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library

Imagine and play with café-inspired toys for children to brew and serve cups of coffee and tea. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Rescheduled

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Friday, August 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Chill out to a monthly set of curated tracks featuring the artists of Crescent City Sounds.

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

Robert E. Smith Library

Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

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

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

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

Norman Mayer Library

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

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

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Playtime: Let's Play Market

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

Algiers Regional Library

Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

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

East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area

Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Family Drop-In, Stories & STEAM

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

Desire / Florida Satellite Location - Library Vending Machine Room

Drop in and hang out with the Library on Saturday mornings, starting July 12th, for some stories, STEAM activities, and a snack.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.

DIY Squishy Stress Ball - Teen Drop-In

Sat, Aug 30, 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, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Design your own squishy stress ball to squeeze.

Intro to Crocheting Animals - Teens Create Workshop

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room,Teen Room

Crochet an animal character with instructor Emily Dieu of Stitch Ems Designs. All supplies will be provided.

Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.

Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

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

Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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.

Best Buy Teen Tech Center Open House

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Best Buy Teen Tech Center

Discover what the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is all about on the first Tuesday of every month.

Seed Sprouting - STEAM Club

Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Plant bean seeds in a clear container to observe what happens when you plant a seed.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - 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.

Central City Book Salon

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Read and discuss a variety of fabulous, fun, fierce, and finely-crafted books. New members always welcome.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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.

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.

Ask A Curator: Crescent City Sounds

Wed, Sep 03, 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.

West Bank Book Club

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Calling all local musicians! Stop by to talk to a curator and ask all your questions about submitting music to Crescent City Sounds. The 2025 Submission Round is open September 2 - October 7.

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play diner with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite meals. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Pony Bead Keychains - Teen Drop-In

Wed, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom

Arrange beads into creative shapes and make creature keychains.

Virtual Author Talk: Hannah Nicole Maehrer - On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love

Wed, Sep 03, 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.

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online talk, Hannah Nicole Maehrer discusses the latest book in her "Assistant to the Villain" series, "Accomplice to the Villain." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.

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

Thu, Sep 04, 10:15am - 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.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-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.

Thu, Sep 04, 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.

Delgado Community College Workforce Development - Resources, Opportunities, and Next Steps

Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 11:00am - 2:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Chat with Delgado workforce program coordinators to find out how—regardless of your education or professional experience—you can be on a path to a high-wage, high-demand career.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Sep 04, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lobby Table 1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.

Author Night at Latter Library: Boyce Upholt - The Great River

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Evening Storytime

Thu, Sep 04, 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.

Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America.

Play-Doh Playdate

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Roll, squish, flatten, and more with Play-Doh using your hands and a variety of tools and accessories.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 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.

Playtime: Let's Play Market

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area

Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library

Imagine and play with grocery market toys for children to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Back-To-School Refresh - Haircuts & Manicures

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm

REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor

Get ready for the school year with a fresh new look. This free haircut and manicure are designed for children and teens to help students start the year feeling their best. Registration required.

Post-Katrina - Experiences Within the City After Katrina

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space

Twenty years after the storm, a panel of community members discusses the changes the City experienced as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

African American Literature & The Urban Experience - Fiction and Non-Fiction Explorations

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Explore and awaken your love of reading through fiction and nonfiction, with monthly selections from BIPOC authors. A vibrant community of readers, celebrating diverse voices and perspectives.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.

Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons

Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Adults of all ages, experience the adventure, grandeur, and thrills of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying.

Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 9:00am

Listening Lounge - For The Record

Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Bring your favorite, special records to play in the Library. A turntable will be provided. Show-and-tell style is encouraged. Followed by a group discussion of all things related to vinyl records.

Dungeons & Dragons - STEAM Club

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room

Dungeons and Dragons for players ages 9 - 12. All experience levels are welcome.

Tissue Paper Nature Scenes - STEAM Club

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Consider different natural environments while crafting nature scenes with peers.

Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations - Esculpiendo en plastilina/arcilla para niños y sus familias

Sat, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Esculpe y practique su español. Este programa es para niños hispanohablantes de 6 a 12 años y sus familias.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Around the World in 80 Books - Celebrating International Literacy Day

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate International Literacy Day with a trip around the world. Explore different countries and cultures through stories, music, and activities. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lobby Table 1

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

BINGO: Preschool Edition - The Alphabet and Beginning Sounds

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Play a fun and interactive game of beginner's BINGO to build children's early literacy skills and get ready to read. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Seafood Boil

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Imagine and play seafood boil with crawfish, crabs, shrimp, and all the fixin's. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Music and Movement

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

NOPL at The Crescent City Farmer's Market

Tue, Sep 09, 8:00am - 12:00pm

The Batture

Stop by the Library's table to learn about our fun and free resources and programs for the whole family. Plus, get a new or renew your Library card on site.

Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.

Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

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

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Mental Health Resources on First Episode Psychosis - With Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health (CALM)

Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Stop by to learn more about First Episode Psychosis, the importance of early detection, and mental health resources that are available.

Art Smarts: Pop Art Printmaking Inspired by Andy Warhol - STEAM Club

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room

In each session of Art Smarts, participants will be introduced to an important artist through a picture book biography, then create their own artwork inspired by the artist we just learned about.

Math Workouts for Kids - With Make It Count Math

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.

Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Teen Room

Up your math skills and learn some fun games to continue at home. Light dinner provided. Open to rising 3rd - 6th graders.

Author Night at Hubbell Library: Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller - Preserving the Legacy

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

The founding president of The National WWII Museum details the museum’s evolution—from its early vision to a world-class institution dedicated to preserving the stories of the Greatest Generation.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library - Lobby Table 1

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

Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.

Bring the Outdoors Inside - Creating Tiny Terrariums

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Discover the joy of creating your own miniature ecosystem as you learn to design and assemble beautiful terrariums with NOLA Artist Incubator. Registration recommended.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.

Virtual Author Talk: Jefferson Fisher - Argue Less and Talk More

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, communication expert Jefferson Fisher discusses his book "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.

Tissue Paper Nature Scenes - STEAM Club

Wed, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Consider different natural environments while crafting nature scenes with peers.

Ask A Curator: Crescent City Sounds

Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Calling all local musicians! Stop by to talk to a curator and ask all your questions about submitting music to Crescent City Sounds. The 2025 Submission Round is open September 2 - October 7.

Scribble Drawing - STEAM Club

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities, from building structures to creating your own instrument.

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Phonics Fun - STEAM Club

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norman Mayer Library - Teen Room

Build phonics skills through hands-on tasks and games.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play diner with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite meals. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

NOPL at Culture Collision 15 - Art, Theatre & Cultural Events & Resources Showcase

Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

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, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park

Don't miss the Library's table at Culture Collision 15, the yearly showcase of our city's art & theatre events, museums & cultural organizations, featuring giveaways, raffles, food, & music.

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

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:15am - 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.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm

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, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mid-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.

Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.

Express Yourself! Monthly Trans & Queer Teen Hangout - With the New Orleans Pride Center

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Each edition of the New Yorker is packed with interesting articles. Join this conversation group to discuss the articles in each week's edition of the New Yorker.

LEGO Club

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

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

Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teen Zone

Enjoy games, activities, and pizza each month at this drop-in event for teens ages 11 - 18.

Evening Storytime

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with a toy train and station for children to travel to new destinations. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon

Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Children's Area

Imagine and play with camping toys for children to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for children to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Algiers Regional Library

Imagine and play restaurant with dining toys for children to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Norman Mayer Library

Imagine and play with a movie theater set where children can experience directing a film and serving their favorite snacks. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Tots Art Start: Paint Party

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Enjoy a short Storytime, then get messy and creative with paint.

A Bookworm Story Hour

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Learn more about our friends the worms through books, songs, and activities. For children ages 0 - 5 and their families.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner's Class - With The New Neighbor Project

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room

Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.

STEM Kit Saturday

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Practice building, coding, and math skills with STEM toys and games that inspire youth ages 6 - 12 to learn about science, math, and technology.

Wellness Through Movement - Fall Dance and Fitness Classes

Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor

Get active this fall with the REACH Center and ANEW Fitness. Each month has a new theme: Line Dance in September, Hip Hop in October, and Chair Yoga in November.

Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Bilingual Family Celebration / Celebración familiar bilingüe

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Family celebration featuring Fermín Ceballos and Merengue4Four, crafts, a book giveaway, and special treats. Activities will be provided by Nolatería and other community partners.

Bywater Book Club

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Alvar Library - Programming Space

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

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Nix Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for children to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

BINGO: Preschool Edition - Numbers

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Alvar Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Play a fun and interactive game of beginner's BINGO to build children's early literacy skills and get ready to read. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Robert E. Smith Library - 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.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Seafood Boil

Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Mid-City 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.

Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area

Imagine and play seafood boil with crawfish, crabs, shrimp, and all the fixin's. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Music and Movement

Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

Learn to Type Without Looking - And Have Fun Too!

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Computer Lab

Learn typing skills, including the ability to find keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer.

Crescent Care Whole-Person Education - Songbird Health Project

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Get information about the Songbird Health Project and general sexual health from Crescent Care.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor

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

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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.

Japanese Book Binding

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Learn to bind a simple, elegant notebook or sketchbook using a historical Japanese bookbinding method. All supplies provided.

Central City Anime - For Teens

Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1

Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Drop by to draw, make crafts, play games, or watch anime with fellow fans. Decide what animes you want to discuss for future meetings.

Frida Kahlo Flower Headbands - STEAM Club

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room

Create a flower headband inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo.

DIY Calm Bottles - Teen Drop-In

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Make calm bottles using upcycled water bottles, glitter, and glue. These sensory bottles are easy to make, and can be used as a calming tool.

Nature Paints - Teen Drop-In

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Use organic matter to make paints and create art.

SNAP Assistance - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance, and questions about the programs.

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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.

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier - Drop By the Computer Lab

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space

Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Computer Lab

Whether you're starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff.

Virtual Author Talk: Gabe Henry - Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Events

In an online author talk, Gabe Henry discusses his humorous book on the history of English spelling, "Enough is Enuf." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.

Opioid Awareness and Education Resources - with the Louisiana Department of Health

Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Learn about the opioid crisis, how to administer Narcan (naloxone), and how to respond to someone experiencing a drug overdose.

Ask A Curator: Crescent City Sounds

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Nix Library - Programming Space

Calling all local musicians! Stop by to talk to a curator and ask all your questions about submitting music to Crescent City Sounds. The 2025 Submission Round is open September 2 - October 7.

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Nix Library

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff.

Job Searching from A to Z: Getting the Job You Want and Need - Closing the Deal

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.

Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room

Complete the practical preparation needed to interview successfully. Respond to the most common interviewer questions. Follow up after interviews, negotiate job offers, and more.

Who Dun It? Mystery Book Club

Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

East New Orleans 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room

A monthly discussion of mystery novels. Read along as we find out “who dun it.” New members are always welcome.

Evening Playtime: Let's Play Diner

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mid-City Library - Programming Space

Imagine and play diner with toys for children to cook and serve their favorite meals. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Miercoles en Central City con la Familia / Family Fun Night - Noche de diversión para familias bilingües/hispanohablantes

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Central City Library - Programming Space

Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuituas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo. Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books.