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Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters
2023-06-13 15:30:00 2023-06-13 16:30:00 America/Chicago Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

Tuesday, June 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-13 15:30:00 2023-06-13 16:30:00 America/Chicago Activate STEAM Afternoon: Planting Seed Starters Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space

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

STEAM programming focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. STEM and STEAM programming combine learning and fun, helping kids develop critical thinking skills while exploring their creativity. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Science |

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

Children's Resource Center Library

Phone: (504) 596-2628
Branch manager
Linda Gielec
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
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About the branch

The Children's Resource Center Library is home to a collection and programs for all ages, from children to teens to adults. The building is an original Carnegie Library and has served as a public library since 1908.

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
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
e-Books and More
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?
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Evening Storytime
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.
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - Picture Words and Rhyming
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
REACH Center Popup - Community Entrepreneur Head Shots with CFreedom
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.
NOPL at Aetna Fall Fest Health & Resource Fair - School Supply Giveaway, Health Checks & Activities
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
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.
Buffalo Soldiers: Horses & History - With the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Notary Public
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
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Seed Bombs
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.
Baby Storytime
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.
Prenatal Meditation and Movement
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.
LEGO Club
Mon, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Crafting with Literature for Kids
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.
Block Party
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!
Block Party
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
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
New Orleans Toastmasters
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.
JOB1
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center Community Day
Tue, 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.
Beginning Computer Classes with NOPL and JOB1
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. 
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
Teen STEAM: Book Page Pumpkin
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Comic Creations - For Tweens
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.
Prime Time Preschool Reading - Nourish
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
Evening Storytime
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Chair Yoga with FitNOLA
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.
Drop-In Computer Help
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.
Notary Public Services
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
LEGO Club
Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Tween Chess Club
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.
West Bank Book Club
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
Reading Buddies x Wee Write
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
LEGO Club
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.
Teen Comic Club
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
ACT/SAT Virtual Skills Workshops - With LCCA
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
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
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
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
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
e-Books and More
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?
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
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.
Chess Club
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.
Teen Drop-In: Paint & Play
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.
LEGO Club
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Notary Public Services
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
Evening Storytime
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.
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
Problem Solvers Early Math
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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - The Alphabet and Beginning Sounds
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Storytime
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
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.
Saturday Morning Live - Read. Play. Explore
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.
A WWII Soldier Comes Home A Changed Man - With Gaynell Brady
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
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Children’s Drum and Dance Workshop - By Congo Square Preservation Society
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.
Notary Public
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
LEGO Club
Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
JOB1
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Virtual Author Talk: Rick Steves - European Travel Tips and Tools
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
Teen STEAM: Book Page Pumpkin
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts
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.
Prime Time Preschool Reading - Nourish
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
Evening Storytime
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.
Gun Lock and Gun Safety Information Giveaway - With the Health Department and Children's Hospital
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Teen Art Salon
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.
Author Night at Hubbell Library: Alex Jennings - The Ballad of Perilous Graves
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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Chair Yoga with FitNOLA
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Comic Creations - For Tweens
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.
Tween Chess Club
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
Reading Buddies x Wee Write
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
LEGO Club
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.
Teen Comic Club
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
ACT/SAT Virtual Skills Workshops - With LCCA
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
Spanish Conversation Group
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.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
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
e-Books and More
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?
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
Medicaid Information and Resources - With Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana
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.
Author Talk with Linda Janet Holmes
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Comic Creations - For Tweens
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Evening Storytime
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.
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
Problem Solvers Early Math
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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - Colors and Shapes
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
NOPL at NOLA Bug Fest 2023 - NOPL Pop-Up Library, Exhibits, Activities & More
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.
STEAM Saturday at Nix
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Market
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
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.
Money Mindset - How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Finances
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.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: STEM Kit Saturdays
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place
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.
Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
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.
Baby Storytime
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.
Prenatal Meditation and Movement
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.
LEGO Club
Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Crafting with Literature for Kids
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.
Block Party
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!
Block Party
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!
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
Notary Public Services
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
New Orleans Toastmasters
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.
JOB1
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.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Teen STEAM: Book Page Pumpkin
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.
Frankentoys
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Celebrate Halloween by bringing to life your own franken-creation with stuffed animals.
Teen Drop-In: Paint & Play
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.
Prime Time Preschool Reading - Nourish
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
Evening Storytime
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.
NOPL at NORD Night Out Against Crime at Joe W. Brown Park - Free Food, Music, Family Activities & Resources
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.
Seasonal Vegetable & Herb Gardening - With Master Gardener Dov Block
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Chair Yoga with FitNOLA
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.
Virtual Author Talk: Ruth Ware - Zero Days
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
Drop-In Computer Help
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.
Teen Drop-In: Paint & Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
LEGO Club
Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Tween Chess Club
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.
Reading Buddies x Wee Write
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
LEGO Club
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.
Teen Comic Club
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
ACT/SAT Virtual Skills Workshops - With LCCA
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
Spanish Conversation Group
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.
Beginning Computer Classes with NOPL and JOB1
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. 
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
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
e-Books and More
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?
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
Medicaid Information and Resources - With Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana
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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Our Lives Matter – The Importance of Writing Memoirs - With Pascuala Herrrera
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
Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club
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
LEGO Club
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
LEGO Club
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Notary Public Services
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
Evening Storytime
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Rainbow Writes for Tweens
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
Book Gumbo
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.
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
Shadow Puppet Theater
Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Watch new and favorite stories brought to life by silhouette figures.
Problem Solvers Early Math
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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - Numbers
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Playtime: Let's Play Market
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
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.
Money Mindset - How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Finances
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.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Notary Public
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
Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place
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.
Caturday - Cat Meet and Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Cat Themed Crafts
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.
Intro to LEGO Robotics
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.
Sweatin' to the Oldies
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."
LEGO Club
Sat, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Baby Storytime
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.
Prenatal Meditation and Movement
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.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
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.
LEGO Club
Mon, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Crafting with Literature for Kids
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.
Block Party
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!
Block Party
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!
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
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.
New Orleans Toastmasters
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.
JOB1
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts
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.
Teen Drop-In: Paint & Play
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
The Doomed Séance - An Evening of Terrifying Tales
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Storytime
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.
Chair Yoga with FitNOLA
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.
Reproductive Health Resources
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.
Teen Board Games
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Tween Chess Club
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.
Reading Buddies x Wee Write
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
LEGO Club
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.
Teen Comic Club
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.
Evening Storytime
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.
ACT/SAT Virtual Skills Workshops - With LCCA
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.
Register
Spanish Conversation Group
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
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
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
Notary Public Services
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.
Virtual Author Talk: John Irving - The Last Chairlift
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
Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program
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.
Problem Solvers Early Math
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.
BINGO: Preschool Edition - Picture Words and Rhyming
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Loose Parts Play
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.
Notary Public Services
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
Playtime: Let's Play Market
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
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.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
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.
Playtime: Let's Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
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.
Book Party: Plants vs. Zombies
Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Celebrate the Plants vs. Zombies series with themed snacks, crafts, and activities.
Money Mindset - How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Finances
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.
Dispelling the Myth of Black Pantherism - With the Louisiana Black Panther Party and Dr. Angela Bell
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.
Singing Bowl Meditation - With Shawanda Marie
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
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.
Notary Public
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
Know Your Rights, Know Your Power - Renter's Rights Workshop with Jane Place
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.
Intro to LEGO Robotics
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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Spooky Fun
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.
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