BL AC KHIS TORY MONT H 2025 ARTCONTEST
Th er e’ sS ti ll ti me to Ent er !
De adl in e: 02.20 .25
2025’sContest Themeis AFRIC AN AMERICANS ’ CONTRIBUT IONS TO THEL ABOR MOVEMENT.
Students areencouraged to consider and create visual art that speakstothe history of Black labor,worker’s movements, and how the labor of African Americans have shaped history and culture in the U.S. and beyond.
RULE S:
• Youare eligible to enterifyou live in or go to schoolinOrleansParish and are in gradesK–12.
• Artwork may be submitted digitally or in person at anyLibrary location.
ADDI TION AL CONT ES TINFO:
• Allparticipants will receive afree book for entering.
• 1stPlace winners in each grade category will receiveagift card.
• To learn more,scan the QR code, visit anyLibrary location,orvisit nolalibrary.co/BHM.
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 NapoleonAvenue (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 CanalStreet (504) 596-2654
Nora Navra Library 1902 Saint BernardAvenue (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
EARLYLIT ER AC YE VENT S
BA BY ST OR YT IME
Bond with your babythrough books, bouncy rhymes, and songsinthis baby storytime that introducesearly 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
ST OR YT IME
Read,sing, talk, write,and play together in aformat designed for childrenfrom birth to 5years old and theircaregivers.
Tuesdays from 10:30am –11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
MiltonH.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 CenterLibrary 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
PL AY TIME AT THELIBR AR Y*
Imagine and play withLibraryprovided toys, dress-upclothes, puppets, and more.For childrenages 2–5 and their families.
This month’sthemes include
•Let’s Play Restaurant
•Let’s Play Movie Theater
•Let’s Play Market
•Let’s Play Science Lab
•Let’s Play withPuppets
•Let’s Play Bakery
•Let’s Play Café
•Let’s Play Farm and more
Visit nolalibrary.co/ playtime or scan the QR code to get times and locations.
EV ENINGS TORY TIME
For childrenfrom birthto5 years old and their caregivers.
Tuesdays from5pm –6pm East New Orleans Regional Library
Thursdays from5pm –6pm Nora Navra Library
SENS OR Y-FRIENDLY ST OR YT IME*
Families looking for awelcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime.Space is limited.
Fridays from10:30am –11:30am Algiers Regional Library Register at nolalibrary.co/sensory-storytime
CHILDR EN’SE VENT S
AC TI VATE ST EAMAFT ERNOON*
Experiment, create,orcraft at this handson STEAM event for children ages 6– 12
This month’s activities include •Black History Month Art Hour
•Button Books
•STEM Kits
Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM or scan the QR code to get times and locations.
MARTES EN MID-CITY CONL A FAMILIA/FAMILYFUN NIGHT*
Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/ bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books. Tiempopara pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuituasque incluyen merienda y libros de regalo.Inpartnership with the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University
Tuesday,February 11 from 5:30pm –6:30pm Mid-CityLibrary
TEEN EV EN TS
TEEN DROP -IN*
Hang out, play games, makeart, learn a new hobby,orexplore new tech at this teen program for patrons ages11-18.
This month’sactivity is DIYmagnets. Make your own one-of-a-kind magnets using pages from comic booksand magazines.
Register nolalibrary.co/teen-drop-in to help us plansupplies.
Tuesday,February 4 from4:30pm –5:30pm East NewOrleans Regional Library
Wednesday,February 19 from3:30pm –4:30pm Robert E. Smith Library
FREESNA CK S
TEEN VOLUNT EERD AY
Serveyour 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 timesand locations.
LIBR AR YLINK-UP:
MONT HLYQUEER TEEN HANGOU TWIT HNOL AH YPE*
Enjoy games, activities, pizza,and wellness discussions each monthatthis drop-in event for teens ages 11 -18.
Thursday,February 13 from4pm –5:30pm Main Library
If you’re feeling snacky,head to theLibrary!We’re ofering free snacks foryouth age 18 andunder,courtesyofSecond HarvestFoodBank. Snacksare availableMonday –Thursday from 4pm –5pm at Central City Library,Mid-City Library,and Rosa F. Keller Library &Community Center.
ADULTE VENT S
SN AP As sis tanc e with theL ouisiana Depart ment of Children &FamilySer vices
The Louisiana Department of Children &Family Services will provide SNAP Assistance. They help with applying, account maintenance,and questions about the programs.
Mondays from 10:30am –2:30pm Main Library
Wednesdays from 10:30am –2:30pm Norman Mayer Library
Thursdays from 10:30am –2:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
ENGLISH AS ASEC OND
LANGU AGECLA SSES WI TH TH NE WNEIGHBOR PROJEC T
Learn English vocabulary and grammar alongside other students, in-person and free of charge.
Visit nolalibrary.co/esl to view all ESL and ELL classes.
BEGINNER CLASS
Wednesdays from 5:30pm –6:30pm East New Orleans Regional Library
Saturdays from 1pm– 2pm AlgiersRegional Library
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Saturdays from1pm –2pm Algiers Regional Library
FREE ST YLE EMBROIDERY
FL OR AL ZIPPER POUCH
Learn methods for stitching flowers and leaves, and use themtodesignand stitch your own embroidered zipper pouch. Registrationisrecommended. Walk-ins are welcome forany remaining space
Registration is recommended at nolalibrary.co/embroidery.Walk-ins are welcomefor any remaining space.
Tuesday, February 4 from 11am –1pm Children’s Resource Center Library
Tuesday, February18 from 4:30pm –6:30pm Al Lib
Join or Die Document ar yS creening at TheBroad Theatre*
WH YJOININGACLUBWILLHELP SAVE OURDEMOCR AC Y
This free, feature-length documentary explains what’s at the heart of the unraveling of American civic life —and, most importantly,what we can do about it. Seating is limitedand is first come,first served.
Thursday,February 6 pm –9pm oad Theatre
AUTHOR NIGHT SAT THELIBR ARY MATT HAINES, THEBIGBOOKOFKINGCAKE*
Celebrate the thousands-year-old story of NewOrleans’favorite treatthrough lush photography of morethan 150 unique king cakes and stories from the diverse and talented bakers who make them.
Thursday, February 6 from 5:30pm –6:30pm Milton H. Latter MemorialLibrary
ANNARITASCOTT &AYO SCOTT, PASSINGITON:THEARTOFJOHNT.SCOTT
Celebrate Scott’slife withstories from his family and friends and full-color imagesof his artwork in aformat engaging to both adults and young readers.
Tuesday,February 11 from 6:30pm –7:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
SE AS ON AL MOCKTAILS WI TH BARCEL OG ARDENS*
Learnhow to createa delicious mocktail using seasonal fruits and fresh herbs, and taste test sample concoctions.
Monday,February 24 from 5:30pm -6:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library&Community Center
