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Block Party

2023-10-30 17:00:00 2023-10-30 18:00:00 America/Chicago Block Party 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! Nix Library - Programming Space

Monday, October 30
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-30 17:00:00 2023-10-30 18:00:00 America/Chicago Block Party 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! Nix Library - Programming Space

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!

This is a recurring program. It occurs Mondays unless otherwise noted. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Parent Education | Early Literacy |

TAGS: | Early Literacy |

Nix Library
Phone: (504) 596-2630
Branch manager
Damian Lambert
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed
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About the branch

Opened in 1930, Nix Memorial Library is located in the Carrollton neighborhood, two blocks from Oak Street.

Upcoming Events

Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans 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
Thu, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Canceled
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Thu, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central City Library
Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
Indie Author Project Expert Session - The Benefits of Kirkus Editorial and Kirkus Indie
Thu, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Events
Learn how to give your book professional polish and exposure using Kirkus Editorial services and reviews from Kirkus Indie. The talk covers pricing, editing tiers, and timelines.
Register
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library - Enterprise Zone
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Chess Club
Thu, Dec 07, 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: DIY Cards & Gifts
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program with a different theme each month.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Mini Gingerbread Houses
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
This event is full
Notary Public Services
Thu, Dec 07, 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
Be Loud Podcasting for Tweens
Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Got something to say? With Be Loud, tweens learn how to press record and participate in youth-led podcast sessions. No prior podcasting experience necessary.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Author Night at Latter Library: Elisa Speranza - The Italian Prisoner
Thu, Dec 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Set in 1943 New Orleans, "The Italian Prisoner" is an engrossing story of wartime love, family secrets, and a young woman’s struggle to chart her own course in life.
Problem Solvers Early Math
Fri, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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.
NOPL at Santa, Mommy, Daddy & Me Resource Fair - Activities, Food, Speakers, Resources & Giveaways
Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
NORD Milne Rec Center
Celebrate the season at a holiday resource fair presented by the New Orleans Health Department. The Library will give away free books to youth and teens.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Norman Mayer 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.
Loose Parts Play
Fri, Dec 08, 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.
Block Party
Fri, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City 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!
Notary Public Services
Sat, Dec 09, 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 Camping
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Imagine and play with camping toys for kids to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans 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.
Book Party: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Explore a world of imagination to celebrate a classic children's book: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Pink Parlor
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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Dec 09, 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.
Money Mindset - How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Finances
Sat, Dec 09, 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.
This event is full
Ohm My Goodness - Yoga With The Ohm Well
Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
REACH Center - Art Gallery
Enjoy a 30-minute mid-day yoga class with the staff of The Ohm Well. Space is limited. The workshop is open to the first ten attendees.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 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
Canceled
Renter's Rights Intake Table - With Jane Place
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Talk with a renter's rights expert about rental issues, like dealing with security deposits, illegal activity, or questions about other housing issues.
Just Write: Virtual Creative Writing Workshop
Sat, Dec 09, 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.
Video Editing for Social Media - Teen Event
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Teens, learn how to be a filmmaker, content creator, and editor, all using just your smartphone in this hands-on workshop with NOVAC (New Orleans Video Access Center).
Game Night at the Library
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Challenge your friends and compete for first place in Nintendo games, like Mario Party and Mario Kart.
Mini Masters at the Library - Connecting Art and Early Literacy
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Create your very own works of art and experience new ways to get ready to read. A series of four early learning programs brought to you by the New Orleans Museum of Art. Registration required.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
Odyssey House Louisiana - Prevention Department
Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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!
Loose Parts Play
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nix 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Virtual Author Talk: Stephanie Land - Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education
Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
In an online author talk, Stephanie Land discusses her new book, "Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Register
Canceled
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Tue, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Teen STEAM: Card Making
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Embrace creativity with craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: DIY Cards & Gifts
Tue, Dec 12, 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.
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Holiday Story Hour with Ms. Black Louisiana
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Celebrate a holiday storytime with Ms. Black Louisiana 2023, Courtney Mpagi. Festivities include a Santa meet-and-greet and storytelling with Emmy award-winning reporter Monica Pierre.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Tue, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Teen Room
Practice the building blocks of visual storytelling. This workshop is open to ages 11 – 18. Free sketch journals will be provided to participants while supplies last.
Author Night at Hubbell Library: Ally Burguieres - When in Doubt, Play Dead
Tue, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Featuring 70 watercolor illustrations, "When in Doubt, Play Dead: Life Advice from an Unexpected Source" offers wisdom and insight from the misunderstood yet thoroughly relatable opossum.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
LEGO Club
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: DIY Cards & Gifts
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Evening Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
Environmentally Friendly Gardening - With Master Gardener Dov Block
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Learn to garden while making a gentle impact on the environment, including tips for soil and water conservation, pest management, composting, wildlife-friendly spaces, and pollinator plants.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 14, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans 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
Thu, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 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.
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
LEGO Club
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Dec 14, 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
Be Loud Podcasting for Tweens
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Got something to say? With Be Loud, tweens learn how to press record and participate in youth-led podcast sessions. No prior podcasting experience necessary.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Shadow Puppet Theater
Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Watch new and favorite stories brought to life by silhouette figures.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial 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.
Problem Solvers Early Math
Fri, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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 years and their families.
Evening Playtime: Let's Play Kitchen
Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Norman Mayer 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.
Loose Parts Play
Fri, Dec 15, 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.
Block Party
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City 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!
Notary Public Services
Sat, Dec 16, 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 Camping
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Imagine and play with camping toys for kids to explore a variety of nature adventures. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Playtime: Let's Play with Puppets
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
East New Orleans 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.
Composting Class - With Barcelo Gardens
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library
Home composting doesn't have to be intimidating. Learn how to start your own composting system, regardless of the size of your outdoor space.
Playtime: Let's Play Dress Up
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional 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 Market
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Imagine and play with grocery market toys for kids to shop and check out items. This event is for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Author Day for Kids & Teens - Local Author Showcase of Children's and Teens' Books
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room,Front Porch,Lawn,Pink Parlor
Meet and purchase books by local children's and teens' book authors, along with book related crafts and author readings. 
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - The New Neighbor Project
Sat, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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.
Nixies and Nightgaunts: Dungeons and Dragons
Sat, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Adults of all ages experience the adventure, grandeur, and thrills of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop role-playing.
Notary Public
Sat, Dec 16, 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
"Up from the Streets" Book Launch - Authored by New Orleans Adult Education Students
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Stage and Performance Space
Celebrate the launch of "Up From the Streets," a collection written by local adult learners and published by Library partner, One Book One New Orleans.
Brainy Builders
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
A buildaplaooza extravaganza where young children can explore a variety of building systems and stretch their imagination, creativity, and motor skills. For kids ages 3 - 6 and their caregivers.
Caturday - Cat Meet and Greet by Louisiana SPCA with Cat Themed Crafts
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mid-City Library
Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors and craft cat toys to go back with them to Louisiana SPCA.
LEGO Club
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Read, sing, and play together in a format designed for babies and their caregivers.
LEGO Club
Mon, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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!
Loose Parts Play
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nix 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.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Mon, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 19, 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.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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.
Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Virtual Crafting with Creativebug - DIY Stickers
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Events
Creativebug instructor Courtney Cerruti demonstrates how to make your own custom stickers using packing tape and images from photocopies or magazine pages.
Register
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Sewing Class - Tote Bag Tour
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Learn to sew a tote bag with instructors from ricRACK. Beginners welcome.
This event is full
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
Teen Drop-In: DIY Cards & Gifts
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Norman Mayer Library
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program with a different theme each month.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
Notary Public Services
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Beginner - The New Neighbor Project
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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.
Teen Drop-In: DIY Cards & Gifts
Wed, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program with a different theme each month.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Dec 20, 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: Mini Gingerbread Houses
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Evening Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New venue 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, Dec 21, 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.
Glass Recycling Drop Off - With Glassroots
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Bring your clean glass to recycle it. Glass is turned into sand and cullet for coastal restoration, disaster relief, eco-construction, and more. Glass is only accepted during program hours.
Public Assistance Application Help - with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans 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
Thu, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
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, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Get information and referrals to Metropolitan Human Services District, which addresses mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disorder needs.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: DIY Cards & Gifts
Thu, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club
Thu, Dec 21, 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
STEM NOLA Afterschool
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East New Orleans Regional Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn and have fun with STEM NOLA, where future innovators, creators, makers, and entrepreneurs are inspired and engaged through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Register
Chess Club
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Canceled
Notary Public Services
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Canceled
Book Gumbo
Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
Read, discuss, and meet your neighbors with this monthly book club.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 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: DIY Cards & Gifts
Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Rainbow Writes for Tweens
Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-City Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for tweens ages 9 - 12.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Dec 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
JOB1
Tue, Dec 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #1
Meet with JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, a NOPL partner. This agency offers employment and training services to provide employers with a skilled workforce and to link job seekers to employment.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Dec 26, 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.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Evening DIY Storytime
Tue, Dec 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Dec 27, 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.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Chair Yoga with FitNOLA
Wed, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Dec 27, 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.
LEGO Club
Wed, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nix Library - Programming Space
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Cardboard Construction Site
Wed, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Evening DIY Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, All day
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Spanish Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 27, 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, Dec 28, 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District - Opioid Response Team
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 28, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans 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.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Hip Hop Cardio with FitNOLA
Thu, Dec 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.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: DIY Cards & Gifts
Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Rescheduled
Activate STEAM Afternoon: DIY Cards & Gifts
Thu, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Thursday, December 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
LEGO Club
Thu, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
LEGO Club
Thu, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mid-City Library
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Canceled
Notary Public Services
Thu, Dec 28, 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.
Teen Drop-In: Video Game Hour
Thu, Dec 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Teen Room
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program with a different theme each month.
Evening DIY Storytime
Thu, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Dec 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
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Tue, Jan 02, 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.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norman Mayer Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert E. Smith Library - Meeting Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Sands Early Learning Center
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Reproductive Health Resources
Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Algiers Regional Library - Lobby Table #2
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Teen STEAM: Paper Beads
Tue, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Meeting Room
Embrace creativity with craft-based programs for teens ages 11 - 18.
Activate STEAM Afternoon: Art Smarts
Tue, Jan 02, 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.
Evening DIY Storytime
Tue, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East New Orleans Regional Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Notary Public Services
Tue, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Nora Navra Library - Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Wed, Jan 03, 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.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alvar Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Resource Center Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Nix Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
West Bank Book Club
Wed, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library
Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome.
Notary Public Services
Wed, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Tween Chess Club
Wed, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Resource Center Library
Learn the basics of chess. Make new friends and try out your skills with them.
Evening DIY Storytime
Wed, Jan 03, All day
Nora Navra Library - Kids' Area
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Councilman Freddie King III, District C - Weekly Community Office Hours
Thu, Jan 04, 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.
Public Assistance Application Help - With the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services
Thu, Jan 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm
East New Orleans 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.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mid-City Library
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
DIY Storytime
Thu, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Children's Room
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Reproductive Health Resources
Thu, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Lobby
Women with a Vision will provide reproductive health resources.
Chess Club
Thu, Jan 04, 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: Totally Awesome Tote Decorating
Thu, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Zone
Drop in for activities, conversations, games, and snacks. A teen program with a different theme each month.
Notary Public Services
Thu, Jan 04, 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 DIY Storytime
Thu, Jan 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Programming Space
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace.
Author Night at Latter Library: Corie Adjmi - The Marriage Box
Thu, Jan 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library - Dining Room
Casey Cohen is 16 and living in New Orleans. When she gets in trouble, her parents turn her world upside down by deciding to return to their roots, the Orthodox Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn.
Loose Parts Play
Fri, Jan 05, 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.
Block Party
Fri, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mid-City 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!
Notary Public Services
Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center - Cafe / Hallway Sitting Area
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
Register
Activate STEAM Afternoon: STEM Kit Saturdays
Sat, Jan 06, 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.
Notary Public Services
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Get your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official who verifies the identity of the signer or signers. Appointment required.
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African American Literature & The Urban Experience
Sat, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norman Mayer Library - Meeting Room
Enhancing and awakening the world of reading for the community through monthly selections of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) authors.
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