New Orleans Public Library: This Month at the Library Issue 4
Main Library
219 Loyola Avenue (504) 596-2570
Algiers Regional Library
3014 Holiday Drive (504) 596-2641
Alvar Library 913 Alvar Street (504) 596-2667
Central City Library
2020 Jackson Avenue, Suite 139 (504) 596-3110
Children’s Resource Center Library 913 Napoleon Avenue (504) 596-2628
Desire / Florida Satellite Location 3250 Industry Street
East New Orleans Regional Library 5641 Read Boulevard (504) 596-0200
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library 725 Pelican Avenue (504) 596-3113
Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center 4300 South Broad Avenue (504) 596-2660
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 1611 Fats Domino Avenue (504) 596-2695
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
5120 Saint Charles Avenue (504) 596-2625
Norman Mayer Library 3001 Gentilly Boulevard (504) 596-3100
Mid-City Library
4140 Canal Street (504) 596-2654
Nora Navra Library 1902 Saint Bernard Avenue (504) 596-3118
Nix Library 1401 South Carrollton Avenue (504) 596-2630
REACH Center
2022 St. Bernard Avenue, Building C (504) 256-6983
Robert E. Smith Library 6301 Canal Boulevard (504) 596-2638
EARLY LITERACY EVENTS
BABY STORYTIME*
Bond with your baby through books, bouncy rhymes, and songs in this baby storytime that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development. This program is designed for newborns to pre-walkers.
Mondays from 10:30am – 11:30am
Alvar Library Nix Library
STORYTIME
Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Tuesdays
from 10:30am – 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Main Library
Norman Mayer Library
Robert E. Smith Library
Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am Alvar Library
Central City Library
Children’s Resource Center Library Nix Library
Thursdays from 10:30am – 11:30am
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Mid-City Library
EVENING STORYTIME
For children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.
Tuesdays from 5pm – 6pm East New Orleans Regional Library
Thursdays from 5pm – 6pm Nora Navra Library
PLAYTIME AT THE LIBRARY*
Imagine and play with Library-provided toys, dress-up clothes, puppets, and more. For children ages 2 – 5 and their families.
This month’s themes include
· Let’s Play Farm
· Let’s Play Café
· Let’s Play with Puppets
· Let’s Play Barber Shop and Beauty Salon
· Let’s Play Market
· Let’s Play Camping
· Let’s Play Movie Theater and more!
Visit nolalibrary.co/ playtime or scan the QR code to get times and locations.
BINGO: PRESCHOOL EDITION
THE ALPHABET & BEGINNING SOUNDS*
Play a fun and interactive game of beginner’s BINGO to build children’s early literacy skills and get ready to read. This early learning program encourages children to develop and enhance their early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, print motivation, and vocabulary. For children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Tuesdays in May from 10:30am – 11:30am Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
JOURNEY TO OUTER SPACE: AN EARLY LITERACY ADVENTURE*
Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun, space-themed program for children ages 2 - 5 and their families.
Friday, May 9 from 10:30am – 11:30am Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
BLUE HOUSE MUSIC
CONNECTING MUSIC & EARLY LITERACY*
Explore natural connections between language and music through singing and storytelling during this music and early literacy workshop. Blue House Music is a program for caregivers and children ages birth - 5 years old that encourages healthy development through meaningful experiences.
Saturday, May 24 from 10:30am – 11:30am Robert E. Smith Library
DIY STORYTIME
Practice reading and playing together at your own pace. This do-it-yourself early literacy program includes themed books, props, and activities for you to create a unique storytime experience with your baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Visit nolalibrary.co/early-lit for times and locations.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
MARTES EN MID-CITY
CON LA FAMILIA / FAMILY FUN NIGHT*
Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books. Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuitas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo. In partnership with the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University.
Register at nolalibrary.co/martes to help us plan supplies.
Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Mid-City Library
DOGGIE DAY*
Louisiana SPCA dogs or puppies are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these furry visitors and craft toys to go back with them to the shelter.
Saturday, May 17 from 2pm – 3:30pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
STEAM CLUB
Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
This month’s activities include
• Bird Feeders
• Art Smarts – Christian Robinson Maps
• Mother’s Day Frame Decoration
• Art Smarts – Geometry Art
Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.
BOOK PARTY: THE SECRET GARDEN*
Celebrate, explore, and enjoy The Secret Garden with themed snacks, crafts, and activities. This program is for children ages 6 - 12 and their caregivers.
Register at nolalibrary.co/ secret-garden to help us plan supplies.
Saturday, May 24 from 2pm – 4pm Algiers Regional Library
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Visit any Library location to get a free comic and check out our collection of graphic novels and manga. Plus, enter our rafe to win a selection of new graphic novels and more.
Saturday, May 3
TEEN EVENTS
TEEN DROP-IN*
Hang out, play games, make art, learn a new hobby, or explore new tech at this program for teens ages 11 - 18.
This month’s activities include:
· Beeswax candle making
· Paper flowers
· Draw your own comics
Visit nolalibrary.co/teen-dropin for times and locations.
TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours.
Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 - 18. Registration is required.
Visit nolalibrary.co/ teen-volunteer-day or scan the QR code to get times and locations.
TEEN KITCHEN THROWDOWN: TEEN PASTRY CLASS
CUPCAKE DECORATING WITH DELGADO CULINARY ARTS*
Come ready to create and snack. Teen Kitchen Throwdown is a monthly program where Delgado Culinary Arts Department chefs share their knowledge on snack and dessert creation and career exploration into culinary arts. Teens will leave each program with new skills and their delicious work. This program is for teen patrons ages 11 - 18.
Saturday, May 3 from 11am – 12pm Algiers Regional Library
ADULT EVENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)
PRACTICE ENGLISH CONVERSATION IN A RELAXED, FUN WAY
This class meets in-person, is free of charge, and is led by our partners from The New Neighbor Project. Feel free to bring your lunch. For more information, visit thenewneighborproject.org, email thenewneighborproject@gmail.com, or call 504-475-4658.
Thursdays from 1pm – 2pm Main Library
THIS IS NEW ORLEANS: STORIES OF TRUTH AND HOPE
Documentary Screening and Q&A
A screening of This is New Orleans: Stories of Truth and Hope, along with a Q&A session about the causes of gun violence and its impact. Visit the lobby for a gun safe giveaway between 5pm – 6:30pm.
Thursday, May 1
from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Algiers Regional Library
FICTION NIGHT AT LATTER LIBRARY
Readings from Renewed*
SHRED DAY WITH AARP
Combat identity theft & fraud by shredding your documents on Shred Day. Bring up to three boxes or bags of documents to be shredded onsite by a professional shred company. Let’s fight fraud together. Suggested items include bank statements, canceled checks, credit card junk mail, and receipts with sensitive information. For those driving through, please enter the parking lot at the Lake Forest entrance.
Saturday, May 3
from 10:30am – 12:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
WANT TO WORK FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS?
LEARN HOW TO APPLY
Make a diference in your community by working for your city government. Learn how to apply to over 25 agencies, including Recreation, Police, Fire, the Library, and Emergency Medical Services. The City of New Orleans provides benefits which include healthcare, paid leave, and pensions. This event does not require that you bring your own technology. However, you are welcome to bring your laptop, tablet, or whichever device works for you.
Tuesday, May 13 from 4pm – 6pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
Celebrate National Short Story Month with readings from local writers published in the New Orleans Public Library’s own anthology, “Renewed.” Attendees will receive one free copy of the anthology.
Thursday, May 1
from 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
AUTHOR NIGHT AT HUBBELL LIBRARY: MARC LANDRY
MOUNTAIN BATTERY
19th century dam-building transformed Alpine water into “white coal,” a fossil fuel alternative that served as Europe’s “battery” and has now reemerged in the age of global warming and green energy.
Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES
WITH MASTER GARDENER DOV BLOCK
Gardening in a small space can be beautiful and productive. Learn how to get the most out of small spaces by utilizing creative containers, successive cropping, and dwarfed varieties
Wednesday, May 14 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: RACHELLE BERGSTEINHOW JUDY BLUME REWROTE CHILDHOOD FOR ALL OF US
In an online author talk, bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein discusses her newest book, “The Genius of Judy.” Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Wednesday, May 21 from 1:00pm -2:00pm
SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP WITH PAPER MACHINE
Want to design and publish your own book? This workshop covers the steps to self-publish your project, including text and image sequence, book layout, and cover design.
Monday, May 12 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
KARIN SLAUGHTER AND RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ
INTERVIEW WATCH PARTY AND BOOK GIVEAWAY
Watch a recorded interview between Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent book series, and Ramón Rodríguez, star of the TV series. Limited free copies of Slaughter’s new book will be available.
Wednesday, May 28 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Nora Navra Library
Indie Author Project Annual Contest
Elevate your career and writing goals, powered by the library community. Along with the accolade of the award and its perks, being recognized by librarians creates credibility and visibility for indie authors, setting them apart in a growing marketplace of digital content and indie-published books.
Get information and enter the contest at nolalibrary.co/writers.