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Event finished. This event was in the past: 2:00pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023
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.
Each year, One Book One New Orleans provides copies of their selected book, along with a curriculum, to adult education programs throughout the city. The instructors in those programs then use these tools to help further their students' literacy skills.
This year, students from YMCA Educational Services (YES) have contributed pieces inspired by One Book One New Orleans' 2023 selection, The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You by Maurice Carlos Ruffins. These contributions were compiled into a collection titled Up From the Streets. Up From the Streets are the students' stories, told in their words, about their lives, their neighborhoods, and their city.
Contributors will read their pieces, followed by a book signing. All in attendance will receive a free copy of the book. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
EVENT TYPE: | Community | Adult Literacy |
TAGS: | Open Doors | Adult: Literacy | Adult |
Mon, Jul 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Jul 29 | Closed |
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Wed, Jul 30 | Closed |
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Thu, Jul 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Aug 01 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Aug 02 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Aug 03 | Closed |
The Main Library, located in the Central Business District, opened in December 1958. The building, encompassing three main floors and two sub-basements, is the Library's flagship location, providing the system's largest collection of popular and research sources.
The Main Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed