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Wild Visitors from Audubon Zoo

2023-06-29 11:00:00 2023-06-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago Wild Visitors from Audubon Zoo Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo. Alvar Library - Programming Space

Thursday, June 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-29 11:00:00 2023-06-29 12:00:00 America/Chicago Wild Visitors from Audubon Zoo Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo. Alvar Library - Programming Space

Alvar Library

Programming Space

Get wild with an animal visitor from Audubon Zoo.

Audubon Zoo educators will bring a unique, up close, and personal visit from their incredible Animal Ambassadors. Children and families in attendance will learn more about the animals at Audubon Zoo and how we can all work to protect the natural world around us. 

This event is for children ages 6 - 12 and their caregivers. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals |

TAGS: | Youth Programming | S.M.A.R.T Kids |

Alvar Library

Phone: (504) 596-2667
Branch manager
Rinna Rem

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 Closed

About the branch

Located in the Bywater neighborhood, Alvar Library was built by the WPA in 1940 and is a fine example of the Art Deco architectural style of that period. 

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
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.

Canceled
Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Algiers Regional Library
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Thu, Sep 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 2:00pm
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 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Thu, Sep 28, 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 28, 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, Sep 28, 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 28, 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.

Canceled
Thu, Sep 28, 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.

Thu, Sep 28, 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.
Register

Thu, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Fri, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Fri, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City Library
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Sat, Sep 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.
Register

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Sign up to receive one professionally edited headshot by CFreedom Photography. 10 appointments are available for entrepreneurs in the community. Email REACH@nolalibrary.org to book your spot.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 2:00pm
St. James Methodist Church of Louisiana
Fall is just around the corner. Get ready with free school supplies, health checks, activities, food, and crafts. We'll have information about the Library's free student and family resources.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play with Library-provided dress up clothes for a variety of community helpers. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for kids to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop for food and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for kids to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library - Patio,Small Meeting Room
Meet the soldiers and horses of the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with kitchen and dining toys for kids to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Sep 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. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a headstart on the English language.

Sat, Sep 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.
Register

Sat, Sep 30, 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.

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn healthy postures, breathwork, and empowering mental centering to encourage bonding with your baby. Registration is encouraged.

Mon, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Mon, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Canceled
Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mon, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Tue, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
Learn beginning computer skills with NOPL and JOB1. Explore a variety of technology topics to build your skills and confidence. 

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Meeting Room
Embrace creativity with various craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Preschool Reading. This 6-week series is designed for families with children ages 3 - 5 years old. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 03, 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 and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 03, 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, Oct 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Wed, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Connect with instruction, information, and resources to help you grow and thrive while developing digital skills.

Wed, Oct 04, 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.
Register

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Teen volunteers, grades 8-12, and young students, grades K-2, will read & write together to integrate literacy development through creative storytelling, writing, and reading-related activities.
Register

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Are you a tween or teen interested in comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet others who share your interests and play some games.

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library
Are you ready for the ACT and/or SAT? Every Wednesday in October, focus on a different standardized testing subject. Library computers are available for a limited number of students.
Register

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Events
Improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills in an informal, relaxed, online setting. Join the conversation at whatever level you are able, or just sit and listen.
Register

Thu, Oct 05, 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 is necessary.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Algiers Regional Library
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Thu, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central City Library - Programming Space
Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills against them.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program for ages 11 - 18 with a different theme each month.

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Thu, Oct 05, 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.
Register

Thu, Oct 05, 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, Oct 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime and play-based activities designed to introduce math concepts to children ages 2 - 5. Registration is encouraged.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center 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.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City Library
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Sat, Oct 07, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library
Imagine and play with kitchen and dining toys for kids to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for kids to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Imagine and play with Library-provided dress up clothes for a variety of community helpers. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for kids to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Investigate a monthly theme with stories, hands-on STEAM activities, and open-ended play.

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Gaynell Brady uses genealogy and oral history to delve into the life of a Louisiana African American soldier, Cary Clifford. Born on a plantation, he returned from World War II a changed man.
Register

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a headstart on the English language.

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Explore the rhythms and dances that have influenced New Orleans with an interactive drum and dance experience.

Sat, Oct 07, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans 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, Oct 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Tue, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves shares the latest in smart European travel. Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.
Register

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Embrace creativity with various craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for kids ages 6 - 12.

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Preschool Reading. This 6-week series is designed for families with children ages 3 - 5 years old. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 10, 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 and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library
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.

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Teen Room
Practice the building blocks of visual storytelling. This Teen Art Salon workshop is open to ages 11 – 18. Free sketch journals will be provided to participants while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Music is magic in Jennings' debut novel. Set in a fantastical version of New Orleans, a battle for the city's soul brews between two young mages, a vengeful wraith, and one powerful song.

Wed, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Wed, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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.
Register

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Teen volunteers, grades 8-12, and young students, grades K-2, will read & write together to integrate literacy development through creative storytelling, writing, and reading-related activities.
Register

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Are you a tween or teen interested in comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet others who share your interests and play some games.

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library
Are you ready for the ACT and/or SAT? Every Wednesday in October, focus on a different standardized testing subject. Library computers are available for a limited number of students.
Register

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room,Meeting 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, Oct 12, 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 is necessary.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Algiers Regional Library
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 2:00pm
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, Oct 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Thu, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Learn about free resources and one-on-one assistance available to help you apply for Medicaid or a Marketplace Health Insurance Plan.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn about the history of Black Midwifery in this in-depth discussion with author Linda Janet Holmes.

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.

Thu, Oct 12, 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.
Register

Thu, Oct 12, 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, Oct 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime and play-based activities designed to introduce math concepts to children ages 2 - 5. Registration is encouraged.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center 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.

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City Library
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Sat, Oct 14, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
Celebrate at Bug Fest 2023 with over 40 exhibits, games, live insects, crafts, music and fun for all ages, including an NOPL Pop-Up Library with books to check out for kids, teens, and adults.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Fill your Saturdays with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Each STEAM Saturday at Nix features a different activity.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop for food and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library
Imagine and play with kitchen and dining toys for kids to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for kids to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Imagine and play with Library-provided dress up clothes for a variety of community helpers. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for kids to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn financial skills, including personal finance management, budgeting, how to purchase a house, how to select life insurance, and more.

Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a headstart on the English language.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.

Sat, Oct 14, 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.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn healthy postures, breathwork, and empowering mental centering to encourage bonding with your baby. Registration is encouraged.

Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom
Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mon, Oct 16, 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.
Register

Mon, Oct 16, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Alvar Library
Bring your clean glass to recycle it. Glass is turned into sand and cullet for coastal restoration, disaster relief, eco-construction, and more. Glass is only accepted during program hours.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Embrace creativity with various craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Celebrate Halloween by bringing to life your own franken-creation with stuffed animals.

Tue, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program for ages 11 - 18 with a different theme each month.

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Preschool Reading. This 6-week series is designed for families with children ages 3 - 5 years old. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 17, 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 and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Joe W. Brown Park
NORD's Night Out Celebration at Joe Brown Park is free to the public, featuring free food and drinks, family friendly activities, resources, and more.

Tue, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Learn about recommended vegetable and herb varieties for your fall gardens and how to grow them successfully.

Tue, Oct 17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students. This is a beginner class.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Wed, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, New York Times best selling Author Ruth Ware discusses her latest thriller, "Zero Days." Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Connect with instruction, information, and resources to help you grow and thrive while developing digital skills.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program for ages 11 - 18 with a different theme each month.

Wed, Oct 18, 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.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them.

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Teen volunteers, grades 8-12, and young students, grades K-2, will read & write together to integrate literacy development through creative storytelling, writing, and reading-related activities.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Are you a tween or teen interested in comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet others who share your interests and play some games.

Wed, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library
Are you ready for the ACT and/or SAT? Every Wednesday in October, focus on a different standardized testing subject. Library computers are available for a limited number of students.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room,Meeting 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, Oct 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions
Learn beginning computer skills with NOPL and JOB1. Explore a variety of technology topics to build your skills and confidence. 

Thu, Oct 19, 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 is necessary.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Algiers Regional Library
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to hundreds of FREE e-books and e-audiobooks?

Thu, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Thu, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Learn about free resources and one-on-one assistance available to help you apply for Medicaid or a Marketplace Health Insurance Plan.

Thu, Oct 19, 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.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.

Thu, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Events
In this Indie Author Project Expert Session, 2022 Indie Author of the Year Pascuala Herrera discusses the process of writing her memoir, "Not Always a Valley of Tears: A Memoir of a Life Well-Lived."
Register

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Events
Each month, we'll read a new mystery novel and meet together on Zoom to discuss "who dun it." New members are always welcome. For any questions, please contact virtualbookclub@nolalibrary.org.
Register

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Thu, Oct 19, 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.
Register

Thu, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room,Classroom
Read, discuss, and meet your neighbors with this monthly book club.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Watch new and favorite stories brought to life by silhouette figures.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime and play-based activities designed to introduce math concepts to children ages 2 - 5. Registration is encouraged.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center 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.

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City Library
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Sat, Oct 21, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop for food and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library
Imagine and play with kitchen and dining toys for kids to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for kids to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Imagine and play with Library-provided dress up clothes for a variety of community helpers. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for kids to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn financial skills, including personal finance management, budgeting, how to purchase a house, how to select life insurance, and more.

Sat, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a headstart on the English language.

Sat, Oct 21, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center,Teen Zone
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.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nora Navra Library
Over three sessions, practice assembling, building, problem-solving, and programming while building a robot with LEGO Spike Prime kits.

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Dress up in your most colorful 1980s workout gear and dance along with Richard Simmons' classic exercise video "Sweatin' to the Oldies."

Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn healthy postures, breathwork, and empowering mental centering to encourage bonding with your baby. Registration is encouraged.

Mon, Oct 23, 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.

Mon, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Mon, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Join us for a playdate at the New Orleans Public Library. Play with wooden blocks and practice using open-ended questions at weekly parent-led playdates for children 5 and under. Invite a friend!

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room,Sunroom
Enjoy dancing to some of your favorite music with signature hip hop moves working everything from legs and glutes to arms and core. Beginners welcome to this ultimate cardio workout.

Mon, Oct 23, 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, Oct 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans 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, Oct 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Tue, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for kids ages 6 - 12.

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program for ages 11 - 18 with a different theme each month.

Tue, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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 and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
New Orleans authors Alex Jennings, Ladee Hubbard, and Jon Padgett read their most macabre manuscripts in this special Halloween event with music by Lola Jean Darling. Costumes encouraged.

Tue, Oct 24, 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, Oct 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services will help with Public Assistance applications. They provide assistance with applying, account maintenance, and questions about these programs.

Wed, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Classroom,Meeting Room
Play board games and make new friends. This program is open to anyone 11 - 18 years of age.

Wed, Oct 25, 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.
Register

Wed, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them.

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
Teen volunteers, grades 8-12, and young students, grades K-2, will read & write together to integrate literacy development through creative storytelling, writing, and reading-related activities.
Register

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Are you a tween or teen interested in comics, drawing, Manga, and games? Meet others who share your interests and play some games.

Wed, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mid-City Library
Are you ready for the ACT and/or SAT? Every Wednesday in October, focus on a different standardized testing subject. Library computers are available for a limited number of students.
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Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Sitting Room,Meeting 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.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 26, 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.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional 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.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, John Irving discusses his prolific body of work, including his latest novel, "The Last Chairlift." Register to receive the link to join, and submit questions you want to ask.
Register

Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Meeting Room
The Restore Louisiana program helps homeowners affected by 2020-21 storms receive grant funding for home repairs, reconstruction, and/or reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Storytime and play-based activities designed to introduce math concepts to children ages 2 - 5. Registration is encouraged.

Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center 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.

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City Library
Each week, a fresh collection of surprising objects is thoughtfully presented to inspire creative, child-led play for children ages 2 - 5 years old.

Sat, Oct 28, 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.
Register

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop for food and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
East New Orleans Regional Library
Imagine and play with kitchen and dining toys for kids to cook and serve their favorite dishes. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Imagine and play with puppets and a puppet theater for kids to use their storytelling skills. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Imagine and play with Library-provided dress up clothes for a variety of community helpers. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with barber shop and beauty salon toys for kids to style and beautify mannequins. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Celebrate the Plants vs. Zombies series with themed snacks, crafts, and activities.

Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
REACH Center - Coworking Space, 3rd Floor
Learn financial skills, including personal finance management, budgeting, how to purchase a house, how to select life insurance, and more.

Sat, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Learn about the history and journey of the Black Panther Party with Black Panther Party members and Dr. Angela Allen-Bell of Southern University Law School.

Sat, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day meditation session with relaxing singing bowl arrangements by Shawanda Marie.

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for beginner and intermediate learners.

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge. This class is for learners with a headstart on the English language.

Sat, Oct 28, 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.
Register

Rescheduled
Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, November 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library
Learn about renter's rights from Jane Place. Whether it's about evictions, repairs, and/or illegal activity, come out and learn your rights, gain your power.

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Nora Navra Library
Over three sessions, practice assembling, building, problem-solving, and programming while building a robot with LEGO Spike Prime kits.

Sat, Oct 28, 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.