THIS MONTH AT THE LIBRARY RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND EVENTS VOLUME 2
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ISSUE 8
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AUGUST 2026
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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
EARLY LITERACY EVENTS The New Orleans Public Library offers storytimes for children from birth to age 5 and playtimes for ages 2 – 5 at all of our locations. Visit nolalibrary.org/early-literacy for more information.
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
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers. Mondays from 10:30am – 11am and 3:30pm – 4pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
TODDLER TIME
Read, sing, and wiggle during an interactive storytime geared towards toddlers and their caregivers, followed by a time to play with toys, sensory activities, or crafts. Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am and 3:30pm – 4:30pm Algiers Regional Library
PLAYDOH CLUB
Roll, squish, flatten, and more with Play-Doh using your hands and a variety of tools and accessories. Each week will feature a new themed activity and an opportunity for free-play. Friday, August 7 from 2pm – 4pm Friday, August 21 from 2pm – 4pm Mid-City Library
BINGO: PRESCHOOL EDITION
Play a fun and interactive game of beginner’s BINGO to build early literacy skills and get ready to read. For children ages 2 – 5 and their families. Mondays in August beginning the 10th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
3001 Gentilly Boulevard (504) 596-3100
Mid-City Library 4140 Canal Street (504) 596-2654
MY FIRST BOOK CLUB
Nora Navra Library
1902 Saint Bernard Avenue (504) 596-3118
Nix Library
1401 South Carrollton Avenue (504) 596-2630
Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, this beginners’ book club for ages 2 – 5 features a group reading, a themed craft, and a free book for your home library. Register at nolalibrary.co/first-book-club.
REACH Center
Wednesday, August 12 from 2pm – 3pm
Robert E. Smith Library
Wednesday, August 26 from 2pm – 3pm Norman Mayer Library
2022 St. Bernard Avenue, Building C (504) 256-6983 6301 Canal Boulevard (504) 596-2638
ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.
AUGUST 2026
CHILDREN’S EVENTS STEAM CLUB
Experiment, create, or craft at this handson STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
YOURSELF! MONTHLY TEEN & TWEEN EXPRESS TRANS & QUEER TEEN HANGOUT EVENTS WITH THE NEW ORLEANS PRIDE CENTER
TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Interested in volunteering at the library? Volunteering for the first time in a while? Our monthly virtual orientation session shares everything you need to know.
This month’s activities include: Lil Robots at Game Day Program a robot or play a variety of board and card games at the Library.
Register at nolalibrary.co/orientation.
Thursday, August 6 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
Monday, August 3 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla Esculpe y practique su español. Este programa es para niños hispanohablantes de 6 a 12 años y sus familias. STEAM es la abreviatura de Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas. Sculpt and practice your Spanish. This program is for Spanish-speaking kids ages 6 – 12 and their families. Saturday, August 8 from 3pm – 4pm Nora Navra Library
Mary Blair’s “It’s a Small World” Castles Copy Mary Blair’s bright colors and simplified styling to make your own castle inspired by the art in Disney’s “It’s a Small World” ride. Register at nolalibrary.co/mary-blair. Thursday, August 20 from 4pm – 5pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 – 18. Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-volunteer-day.
CHESS CLUB
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staff. Practice problemsolving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 – 12. Wednesdays from 4pm – 5pm Algiers Regional Library Nix Library
Tuesday, August 25 from 4pm – 5pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Plus: • Dungeons and Dragons • Middle Grade Book Club • 3-D Printing • Oobleck Slime • Optical Illusions • Paper Mosaics Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.
CATURDAY
Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors, craft toys to go back with them to the shelter, and leave with an animal themed book. Saturday, August 15 from 2pm – 3:30pm Alvar Library
Tuesday, August 4 from 4pm – 6pm Mid-City Library
Enjoy games, activities, and pizza each month at this drop-in event for teens ages 11 – 18.
Register at nolalibrary.co/express-yourself to help us plan supplies. Thursday, August 13 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm Main Library
ROBOTICS WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS WITH JESUIT ROBOTICS
Design and program robots to create a new and exciting city. High school students from Jesuit Robotics will lead this afternoon workshop. Open to tweens ages 9 – 12. Register at nolalibrary.co/robotics. Saturday, August 15 from 2pm – 4pm East New Orleans Regional Library
Tuesday, August 11 from 4pm – 6pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
WATERCOLOR PAINT PLAY TEEN DROP-IN
PAPER CIRCUITS
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-drop-in.
Create unique cards with integrated, light-up LED accents. This event is for tweens and teens. Friday, August 7 from 2pm – 3pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
Experiment with watercolor paints and learn a few basic techniques.
Tuesday, August 25 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
TEEN CAFÉ
Hang out and read together in a fun, relaxed library setting. Bring your friends or come solo. Refreshments are provided. Ages 12 – 18. Tuesday, August 11 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.
AUGUST 2026
ADULT EVENTS
CENTRAL CITY BOOK SALON
Read and discuss a variety of fabulous, fun, fierce, and finely-crafted books. New members always welcome. In August we are reading Another Country by James Baldwin.
TECHCONNECT
Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm Central City Library
Register at nolalibrary.co/tech-connect.
Learn what our other book clubs are reading at nolalibrary.org/book-clubs
Book a one-on-one appointment to develop confidence, build computer skills, and grow more comfortable in today’s digital world.
Tuesdays from 10am – 12pm Wednesdays from 3pm – 5pm Algiers Regional Library
LOOKING FOR A JOB? LET US MAKE IT EASIER
Whether you’re starting from scratch or need a second set of eyes on your application, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staff and your fellow community members. Register at nolalibrary.co/looking-for-job. Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm Algiers Regional Library
Author Jack B. McGuire corrects the historical record and offers insights into the dangerous political landscape of 1930s Louisiana in this definitive recounting of the assassination of Huey Long. Tuesday, August 18 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
RECORD SWAP
Do you have records that you don’t spin? Bring them to our Record Swap where you can trade them for something fresh and connect with other music lovers. This is a free event, sales are not permitted.
AUTHOR NIGHT AT LATTER LIBRARY: LORI DOWNS SECOND NATURE: HOW TO BUILD ECOHABITS THAT STICK
Climate and sustainability expert Lori Downs simplifies the brain science behind habit formation and guides readers to promote environmental change with small, practical ecohabits that last.
Saturday, August 22 from 1pm – 3pm Norman Mayer Library
SELF-PUBLISHING WITH PRESSBOOKS
Wednesday, August 12 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) FOR BEGINNERS
AUTHOR NIGHT AT HUBBELL LIBRARY: JACK B. MCGUIRE KILLING THE KINGFISH: THE HUEY LONG ASSASSINATION
In this live webinar, learn how to create a professional-quality e-book or print-ready book file using Pressbooks Public. This is a live webinar conducted over Zoom.
FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS WITH CHERYL GERBER
Update your LinkedIn with a free professional headshot by local photographer Cheryl Gerber. Business or professional attire is strongly recommended. A professional backdrop will be available. Thursday, August 27 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
FARM TO TABLE: A HISTORY WITH MASTER GARDENER ANNA TIMMERMAN
WITH BARCELO GARDENS
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
This hands-on class will teach you all you need to know to grow plants from seed to harvest. Practice your skills by planting a seedling to take home.
Register at nolalibrary.co/self-publishing to attend from home, or attend inperson in the Computer Lab. If attending in person, please arrive at least 10 minutes early to get set up on a computer.
Master Gardener Anna Timmerman will take listeners through a history of the movement, from its grassroots based in local farmers markets; through the modern movement of food hubs, seasonal menus, and home-based efforts to source ingredients locally.
Saturdays from 1pm – 2pm Algiers Regional Library
Saturday, August 15 from 10:30am – 11:30am Mid-City Library
Monday, August 24 from 10:30am – 11:30am East New Orleans Regional Library
Thursday, August 27 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
SEEDLING STARTER CLASS
Don’t forget to pick up your Summer Fun & Reading Challenge prizes! Through August 14. ALL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. YOU DO NOT NEED A LIBRARY CARD. OCCASIONALLY, EVENT DATES AND TIMES CHANGE. CHECK EVENTS.NOLALIBRARY.ORG OR CALL YOUR LIBRARY LOCATION TO CONFIRM THE MOST CURRENT EVENT INFORMATION.