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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.

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.

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.