Library Magazine - August 2018

NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans 300 August Programs & Events

P UB L IC L IB R A R Y

Best Buy Teen Tech Center Starts Strong

News, Events, & Featured Products

New Service: Wireless Printing Offered at All Locations

AUGUST 2018

James Waiters and Jennifer Castro working with the robotics offered in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

A Successful Summer

CONTENTS New Orleans 300

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The Best Buy Teen Tech Center Starts Strong

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THANK YOU to The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library

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Staff Recognition Awards

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Wireless Printing

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Event Listings

Our 2018 Summer Fun & Reading Challenge was a huge success.

Summer fun Thousands of children, teens, and & Reading Challenge Challenge adults signed up for the program and enjoyed hundreds of programs throughout June and July. While we are still totalling the number of participants and the number of pages read, we know that this was the most successful summer program we’ve ever had.

Summer fun

Thank you to all who joined in the fun this summer.

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Adult Writing Contest Winners Algiers Regional Library, 5

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s contest. A record number of submissions were received and judged by Library staff. To read the winning entries, visit nolalibrary.org, click For You in the main navigation, and select For Adults.

Alvar Library, 5 Central City Library, 6 Children’s Resource Center Library, 6 East New Orleans Regional Library, 6-7 Cita Dennis Hubbell Library, 7-8 Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center, 8-9 Martin Luther King Library, 9-10

1ST PLACE (tie) – Gilbert Estrada 1ST PLACE (tie) – Taylor Girolamo

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 10

2ND PLACE (tie) – Sue Bordelon

Main Library, 11 Norman Mayer Library, 11-12

2ND PLACE (tie) – Elias Keller

Mid-City Library, 12 Nora Navra Library, 12

3RD PLACE – Sarah A. Waits

Nix Library, 13 Robert E. Smith Library, 13 Outside Venues, 13

Top 5 Titles Location Map

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2017-2019 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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Champion Literacy Strengthen Communities Enrich Minds To learn more about the Library’s Strategic Plan, visit nolalibrary.org and click on About Us on the main navigation menu.

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300 New Orleans

Celebrating Our History & Culture

New Orleans 300 August Events Every month in 2018, the New Orleans Public Library will host a presentation, discussion, and book-signing with contributors of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ (LEH) book, New Orleans & The World: 1718- 2018 Tricentennial Anthology, a collection of essays by leading scholars illuminating the role of the city in major events in U.S. and world history, the economic innovations and cultural expressions birthed in the city that impacted people around the globe, and the succeeding waves of new populations who redefined the city’s shape and society. The anthology is available for purchase at each event. The full schedule of events can be found at nolalibrary.org.

New Orleans & The World

This series is made possible by Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

Friends of the

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 6-7:30PM

DAILY THROUGH DECEMBER 31 MAIN LIBRARY, 3 FLOOR RD

NORA NAVRA LIBRARY

Female Enterprise: Women Business and Property Owners in New Orleans This exhibit presents a selection of women who owned real estate or businesses in New Orleans during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Ranging from the well-known, like the Baroness Pontalba, to the obscure, like midwife Susie A. Carter, each contributed in some way to the economy of the Crescent City. The exhibit uses municipal and civil court records, directories, newspapers, and other sources in the Louisiana Division/City Archives to illustrate who these women were and how they represent the spirit of female enterprise in New Orleans. Curated

by Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright.

The Sporting Life & The Saints Are Coming S. Derby Gisclair and Brian Boyles will converse about the unifying cultural effects of sports through boxing, baseball, and horse racing during New Orleans’ gilded age and Super Bowl XLIV following Hurricane Katrina.

Further reading: New Orleans Boom and Blackout: 100 Days in America’s Coolest Hotspot (The History Press, 2015) by Brian W. Boyles/ Baseball in New Orleans (Arcadia, 2004) and Baseball at Tulane University (Arcadia, 2007).

Image: courtesy of Louisiana Division/City Archives & Special Collections.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2-3:30PM EAST NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL LIBRARY

In Katrina’s Wake New Orleanians fought through floodwaters and uncertainty to return home.

Journalist, Katy Reckdahl looks back at the tragedy and perseverance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Further reading: Reckdahl is a frequent contributor to The New Orleans Advocate, The Times Picayune, The Lens, The New York Times, and many other news organizations. Inquire at your favorite library for free access to The New York Times Online.

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THE BEST BUY

TEEN TECH CENTER STARTS STRONG Over 150 teens and adults celebrated the opening of the new Best Buy Teen Tech Center on the second floor of the Main Library on Tuesday, June 19. The celebration was led by Mayor LaToya Cantrell; Charles Brown, Executive Director of the New Orleans Public Library; Donald Songy, Education Policy Advisor to Gov. John Bel Edwards; Ross Ledoux, Best Buy Senior Market Director; and Jennifer Castro, a rising senior at the Net Charter High School in Central City and frequent visitor to the Main Library. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is equipped with technology and multimedia tools that can be used for music and video production, interactive programming, graphic design, and much more. It is the first of its kind in Louisiana and is the 17th built by Best Buy, which plans to install 60 by the year 2020. Over the next decade, 77 percent (1.4 million) of all U.S. jobs will require tech skills, yet only 400,000 people will be trained for these jobs. Best Buy Teen Tech Centers address the nation’s opportunity gap by offering teens free, year-round, hands-on technology access and education in an after-school setting. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is made possible by grant funds from Best Buy and the Clubhouse Network, a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab. As of mid-July, over 90 teens have signed up as members, visiting the Center over 200 times.

To learn more about the Center or to become a mentor, visit nolalibrary.org, click on Services in the main navigation, and select Best Buy Teen Tech Center.

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SUMMER FUN & READING CHALLENGE

THAN K YO U To The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library for your financial support of the 2018 Summer Fun & Reading Challenge.

Summer fun & Reading Challenge

The Library would also like to thank the following businesses for their donations: Blaze Pizza Chipotle Creole Creamery Dave and Buster’s Dirty Coast Domino’s Earth Odyssey Escape My Room

Junk’s Above Kilo Brands Kryptonite Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt National WWII Museum New Orleans Boulder Lounge Olive Branch Cafe Raisin Cane’s

RTA Steamboat Natchez The Stennis Space Center (NASA) The Joint Theo’s

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Staff Recognition Awards The New Orleans Public Library Staff Recognition Award gives staff members of the Library an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their colleagues who have done exceptional jobs of upholding and embodying the mission and values of the organization. The nomination and selection process occurs twice a year; and, the honorees are presented with their accolades at the Library’s biannual All Staff Meetings.

The May 2018 recipients include:

DOUG EVANS Library Associate, Algiers Regional Library

SHARON KOHL Library Manager, Keller Library & Community Center

MAUREEN LEWIS Facilities

CAROLYN VIDMAR Teen Services Librarian, East New Orleans Regional Library

JAMES WATSON IV Branch Run

DONISE WHITESMITH Human Resources

Wireless Printing at the Library

One of the goals within the Library's Strategic Plan is to provide a user-centered approach to technology services, which was the driving force behind the decision that all Library locations now offer the service of wireless printing.

Library users can choose to print materials directly from their tablet or smartphone, or from their desktop or laptop computer. Printing costs are $.15 per page for black & white printouts and $.75 per page for color printouts.

For instructions on wireless printing, visit nolalibrary.org, click on Services in the main navigation, and select Wireless Printing, or visit any Library location.

To view the Library's Strategic Plan, visit nolalibrary.org, click on About Us in the main navigation, and select Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, & Strategic Plan.

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AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

ALGIERS REGIONAL LIBRARY

and play video and classic board games or learn new card games in the teen room. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

3014 Holiday Dr // 596-2641

WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 8 & 22, 4-5PM, Lego Club – Build and

M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

play with a wide assortment of Lego bricks. For ages 8 - 14. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

DAILY THROUGH AUGUST 31, DURING LIBRARY HOURS,

Crossroads’ Arts 4 All – Crossroads’ Arts 4 All presents Africaninspired creations, on display in August. In partnership with the Arts Council of New Orleans and Louisiana Office of Cultural Development.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 10AM-12PM, Algiers Maps, Plans, and

caregivers with children age 5 and under.

Illustrations – In 2019, Algiers will celebrate the tricentennial of its founding. Algiers Point resident, business owner, and co-founder of the Algiers Historical Society Kevin Herridge highlights the changes in Algiers over the past 300 years. In partnership with the Algiers Historical Society.

TUESDAYS, 11AM-12PM, One-on-One Computer Tutoring

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 5:30-7PM, Wine & Coloring – For

TUESDAYS, 10:30 AM, Story Time – Open to all families and

– Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

ages 21 and over. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM-2:30PM, THROUGH AUGUST 29,

Community Office Hours – On behalf of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, neighborhood liaisons and city departments will have regular office hours at the Library this summer.

THURSDAYS IN AUGUST, 6-7:45PM, Food & Nutrition Class

– Nutrition Educator Yvette Sapp will provide tips, tricks, and lessons on healthy eating for you and your family. This free series focuses on different health topics and includes sample recipe tasting. To sign up, call Yvette at 504-658-2900 or e-mail her at ysapp@agcenter.lsu.edu. This program is intended for limited-income families who have young children living in the household, who are expecting a child, or who provide noncustodial care for children on a regular basis. In partnership with LSU AgCenter and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.

SATURDAYS, 2:30PM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children age 5 and up.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 5-6PM, West Bank Book Club –

ALVAR LIBRARY 913 Alvar St // 504-596-2667 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 10, 12-1PM,

Summertime Food for Youth – Free summertime lunches offered in partnership with Second Harvest for youth under 18.

Meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

TUESDAYS, 11AM, Toddler Story Time – Open to all families

and caregivers with children age 5 and under.

THURSDAYS, 10AM-12PM, Drop-In Medicaid Assistance

with Odyssey House – A representative from Odyssey House is available to assist with Medicaid applications and questions.

Odyssey House can also assist in answering questions such as: Why should I go to the doctor when I’m not sick? How often should I get tested for STIs? What is a co-pay? I have a loved one who is suffering from addiction, what resources are out there for them? How can I find affordable health care?

The West Bank Book Club meets every month to discuss their selection, which is usually literary fiction. Meetings are open to the public and hosted by Library staff. Call 504-596-2641 for this month’s book club selection. Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

THURSDAYS, 11AM-1PM, One-on-One Computer Tutoring

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 12-1PM & THURSDAY, AUGUST 9,

Compost NOW – Bring your frozen food scraps to our weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

3-5PM, Keep Writing Summer Census – Be a part of an

interactive art project and survey happening all over the city.

Artist Hope Amico will collect responses about what it means to be from New Orleans. Participants will receive a hand-printed postcard and will possibly be a part of Amico’s upcoming publication. For ages 10 - 17.

– Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

THURSDAYS, 5:30-7PM, Community Composting with

SATURDAYS, 10-11AM, Big Kid Story Time – Open to all

families and caregivers with children age 5 and over.

TUESDAYS, AUGUST 7 & 21, 4-6PM, Teen Game Day – Get your

game on in the library. Come unwind at the library after school All programs are free and open to the public.

To request interpretation of library programs for the hearing-imparied, call 504-896-2583.

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AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 11AM-1PM, Lego Club – Meets on the

CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY

2nd Saturday of the month.

Mahalia Jackson Center, 2405 Jackson Ave, Ste. C-235 //

WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 15, 4-5:30PM, Coffee, Conversation,

596-3110 M-Th 10am-7pm, Fri 11am-4pm MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-One

Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-5963110.

MONDAYS-THURSDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 3-4PM,

Summertime Food for Youth – Free summertime snacks offered in partnership with Fresh Food Factor for youth under 18. Meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

& Coloring – Enjoy free coffee, fun conversation, and coloring.

Herbal tea will also be provided for those that are not into lateafternoon caffeine. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 4:30PM & SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 121PM, Bilingual Spanish/English Story Time & Craft – Open

to all families and caregivers with children age 5 and under. This Story Time is made possible by the Tulane University’s Stone Center for Latin American Studies, in conjunction with the Library’s Pebbles Center. Meets on the 2nd Monday and 4th Saturday of the month.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 4:30PM, French Story Time & Craft

– Open to all families and caregivers with children of all ages.

Meets on the 4th Monday of the month.

MONDAYS, 4PM, Monday Crafternoon – Learn to make a

variety of recreational arts and crafts projects.

TUESDAYS, 10AM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children ages 3 - 5.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 11AM-12PM, Video Gaming – Hang out

with your friends and play video games at the Library. We’ve got a number of Nintendo Switch games to choose from.

EAST NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL LIBRARY 5641 Read Blvd // 596-0200 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 10, 12-2PM & 4-4:45PM, Summertime Food for Youth – Free summertime

CHILDREN’S RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY 913 Napoleon Ave // 504-596-2628 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS, 4-5:30PM, Community Composting with Compost

NOW – Bring your frozen food scraps to our weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 AM, Story Time – Open to all families

and caregivers with children of all ages.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 12-1PM, French Story Time & Craft

with Ms. Vanessa – Ms. Vanessa will visit us all the way from Paris, France, to read and enact stories en Francais. Story Time will be followed by a craft. French Story Time & Craft is open to all families and caregivers with children of all ages.

MONDAYS, AUGUST 6 & 20, 4:30PM, Story Time & Craft – Open to all families and caregivers with children age 5 and under. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 6-8PM, Stitch N’ Book Knitting,

Crochet, Tatting & Crafting Circle – Bring your own crafty project and enjoy conversation, snacks, and your creativity.

Tatting & crochet instruction available upon request. All ages are welcome. Meets on the 1st Monday of the month.

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lunches and snacks offered in partnership with Second Harvest for youth under 18. Meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS BY RESERVATION, 3-6:30PM,

YMCA YES! High School Diploma Classes. For reservations, call 504-596-3842.

TUESDAYS, 5-6PM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children ages 5 & under.

WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM-2:30PM, THROUGH AUGUST 29,

Community Office Hours – On behalf of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, neighborhood liaisons and city departments will have regular office hours at the Library this summer.

Think Fun Thursday– Make a craft or participate in an activity every week. For ages 6 - 12. View weekly activities on our website.

THURSDAYS, 4-5PM,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 5-6PM, Back-to-School Crafts –

Decorate notebooks and pencils with washi tape. All supplies provided. For ages 11 - 17.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 5-7PM, Food & a Flick – Watch a movie

in the Teen Room and eat snacks inspired by the film. August’s film is Love, Simon (PG-13). For ages 11 - 17.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1PM, Urban Fiction Book Club

– August’s selection is Capital City by Omar Tyree. Light

Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.

AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

refreshments provided. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2-4PM, Back-to-School Talent

Showcase– So you think you’ve got talent? Show us what you’ve got. All talents welcome. Registration isn’t required, but sign up at the desk to make sure you’ll have a spot. For ages 10 - 17.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 5-6PM, Off-Key Karaoke – No talent

required. In fact, leave it at the door. We want to hear the funniest, craziest, most off-key karaoke possible. For ages 10 - 17.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2-3:30PM, New Orleans 300: In

Katrina’s Wake – New Orleanians fought through floodwaters and uncertainty to return home. Journalist Katy Reckdahl looks back at the tragedy and perseverance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Adult Craft: DIY Terracotta Pots – Paint and customize your own pot to use for planting or decoration. All supplies provided.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 5:30-7:30PM,

Gmail Account Basics– Learn how to create your own Gmail account and send emails.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 3-4PM, Graphic Novel Book Club – This

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 6-7PM,

is not your average book club; we’re not telling you what to read.

Instead, bring any graphic novel you’ve read and tell us what you liked and didn’t like. We’ll bring the pizza. For ages 11 - 17.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2-4PM,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 3-4:30PM, Teen Gaming – Hang out

with your friends and play video games at the Library. We’ve got a number of Nintendo Switch games to choose from. For ages 11 - 17. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 5-6PM, Whovian Wednesdays –

Gather and participate in a Doctor Who-themed activity. In August, watch a favorite episode. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 11 & 25, 11AM-12PM, Book Babies –

Start the morning with songs and books, then stay for play group.

For ages 0 - 2 and their parents or caregivers.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 11AM-12PM, Community Yoga with

STAR Yoga – Enjoy a free yoga class with STAR Yoga. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2PM, Box Forts – Little engineers with

big imaginations will reuse cardboard boxes to build box forts and more. For families.

Teen Advisory Board – Do you want to learn more about volunteering at the library? Help make decisions about our teen services and programs, earn volunteer hours, and eat pizza. For ages 11 - 17.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 5-6PM,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 10-11:30AM, Community

Conversation with Council Member Cyndi Nguyen – Join the East New Orleans community in an open conversation with District E City Council Member Cyndi Nguyen. She will be available to discuss your ideas for growing a successful community in the years to come. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2-4PM, Adult Book Club – Our Book

Club is for adults who enjoy reading and sharing their opinions about books. Join us for refreshments and great discussion in a laid-back, friendly environment. There are no strict attendance or reading policies. Book recommendations are welcome. August’s selection is No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Life-Sized Candyland– Race through the Candy Cane Forest and over Gumdrop Mountain in a giant game of Candyland. Will you be the first to reach King Kandy?

Teen Test Kitchen –Make no-bake parfaits. Follow a recipe to make your own layered confection. For ages 11 - 17.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 5PM,

CITA DENNIS HUBBELL LIBRARY 725 Pelican Ave // 596-3113 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, BY APPOINTMENT, HiSet Tutoring – Call

Catherine at 504-596-3113 to make an hour-long appointment for one-on-one HiSET tutoring.

MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, BY APPOINTMENT, One-on-One

Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-5963113.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10:30AM, Story Time – Open to all families and caregivers with children of all ages.

SATURDAYS, 10:30AM & 2:00PM, Family Movies at Hubbell –

To see the scheduled movies visit nolalibrary.org. Refreshments are provided.

SATURDAYS, 2-3:30PM, Community Composting with

Compost NOW – Bring your frozen food scraps to our weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 6:30-8PM, Author Night with Quintron

and Miss Pussycat – Organist and inventor Quintron reads from his first book, Europa My Mirror, a muliti-layered tome that pays tribute to the perilous world of devoted musical road-dawgs. The tales are funny, thrilling- and mostly true. Someone almost dies on every page! Illustrator Miss Pussycat (aka Panacea Theriac) will also be in attendance. Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbell Library.

All programs are free and open to the public.

To request interpretation of library programs for the hearing-imparied, call 504-896-2583.

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AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

HIGH

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TOP 5 TITLES checked out of the New Orleans Public Library in June 2018 TOP 5 FICTION BOOKS

TUESDAY, AUGSUT 28, 6-7:30PM, Hook, Book & Needle Craft

Group – Teens and adults of all skill levels welcome. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

ROSA F. KELLER LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER 4300 S Broad Avenue // 596-2660 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS, 11AM, Story Time for Babies & Toddlers – Open to

all families and caregivers with children age 2 and younger.

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS, BY APPOINTMENT, One-on-One 1. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 2. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 3. Florida by Lauren Groff 4. The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll 5. The President is Missing by Bill Clinton

Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-5962660.

MONDAYS, 6-7:30PM, Toastmasters Meeting – A public

TOP 5 NON-FICTION BOOKS

speaking group which empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

TUESDAYS, 6-7PM, La Table Louisianaise: Louisiana French

1. Calypso by David Sedaris 2. How to Change Your Mind: What the New Sceience of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan 3. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation by Robert W. Fieseler 4. In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History by Mitch Landrieu 5. Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture by Roxane Gay

TOP 5 DVDs

Conversation and Discussion Group – A group for learning and discussion of the French of Louisiana, including its origins, its present condition, and its future. All levels of fluency welcome.

For more information, contact Sam Craft at 504-427-9375 or atablelouisianaise@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

TUESDAYS, 6-7:45PM, English Conversation Circle – A

supportive, relaxed environment for those who want to strengthen their English-speaking skills. Specifically designed for the ESL community. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

WEDNESDAYS, 6-7PM, Spanish Conversation Circle – An

informal, supportive conversation circle for beginners or those wishing to improve their fluency. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

WEDNESDAYS, 6-7PM & SATURDAYS, 10-10:45AM, Notary

Public Services provided by volunteers – Call 504-596-2660 in advance to confirm a volunteer will be in attendance. Notary services are not available to businesses. Limited to 5 stamps per person. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

THURSDAYS, 10AM-12PM, Drop In & Play – Enjoy play time,

2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

meet new friends, and share Lego Duplo, Play-Doh, and puzzles.

Open to all families and caregivers with children age 1 - 5. No registration is needed.

3. Black Panther

THURSDAYS, 10AM-2PM, Mahjong Meetup – Play the ancient

4. The Post

Chinese tile game with others.

1. The Shape of Water

5. The Greatest Showman 8

AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

THURSDAYS, 1-2:30PM, Discussing The New Yorker, a weekly

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 6PM, Workforce Development Series:

discussion group – Copies of The New Yorker are available at the Library and at nolalibrary.org using the digital magazine service Flipster. Limited to 15 participants. To register, email Jillian at j.henree14@gmail.com.

Transitions: Reentering or Changing Careers – Have you decided to leave one career for another? Learn how to identify skill sets in an easy way. Learn what you can do to make the switch to another career. You will need to take the “Professionally You” survey online, which takes about 12 minutes, prior to attending.

Email jrareshide@mindspring.com to request the codes to access the survey. Put “Survey” in the subject line.

FRIDAYS, 10AM-12PM, Snap Assistance and Case Management

– The Broadmoor Improvement Association’s social work interns provide Snap Assistance and Case Management. For more information or to make an appointment, call 504-249-5130 or email Semaj at Semaj@broadmoorimprovement.com. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

SATURDAYS, 10AM-12PM, Citizenship Class – Assistance

for those who want to become U.S. citizens by guiding them through the application forms and tutoring for the naturalization test. In partnership with the Order of St. Lazarus. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

SATURDAYS, 10:30AM-12PM, Community Composting with

Compost NOW – Bring frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

SATURDAYS, 11AM, Pre-K Story Time – Open to all families

and caregivers with children ages 3 - 5.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 4-5:30PM, Crescent City Reading

Buddies Book Club – The Crescent City Reading Buddies Book Club partners middle school student volunteers with younger children ages 2 - 7 to read one-on-one helping to build literacy skills. Each club meeting will feature a snack or a craft that matches the monthly theme. Students ages 12 - 14 who are interested in volunteering, please contact Nikki at nleali@icloud. com. Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 6-7PM, Alzheimer’s Support Group – A support group for people with Alzheimer’s, their family, friends, and caregivers. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 6-7PM, Reading to Rover – Reading to

Rover is an opportunity to share the unconditional love of dogs with children who want to read, practice reading aloud, or who may not have a pet of their own. Pre-readers can sit with mom or dad while being read to with Rover. Make new friends, twolegged and four-legged, while you enjoy reading. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Sponsored by and made possible by the Visiting Pet Program.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 6PM, Workforce Development Series:

Best Practices for Résumé Writing – Discuss the details of résumé creation. Ask your questions about how to organize your experience to get the interview request. We will also share the latest trends in résumé formatting for the best presentation of your résumé. What do you do when your résumé isn’t getting interviews for you? It may not be your résumé.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 6-7:30PM, Creative Writing Workshop

– A dynamic adult writing workshop in which students will produce, share, and critique texts while learning how to develop character, voice, and style. Instructors will be Trisha Rezende, MFA, and Casey Lefante, MFA. RSVP at mlopez@nolalibrary. org or call 504-695-2660. Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Sponsored by Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 11AM-1PM, How Do You Cook Dat –

Cook Dat is a monthly cooking class offered by the Broadmoor Improvement Association where participants learn how to cook delicious, nutritious meals that are inspired by the products offered at the Broadmoor Food Pantry. Please email wellness@ broadmoorimprovement.com to sign up. Spots are limited.

Meets on the 4th Friday of the month. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association.

MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY 1611 Caffin Ave // 596-2695 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-

One Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-596-2695.

MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 10, 10-10:30AM & 12:30-2:30PM, Summertime Food for Youth – Free

summertime breakfasts (10-10:30am) and lunches (12:302:30pm) offered in partnership with Second Harvest for youth under 18. Meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

MONDAYS, 10:30AM-2:30PM, THROUGH AUGUST 27,

Community Office Hours – On behalf of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, neighborhood liaisons and city departments will have regular office hours at the Library this summer.

MONDAYS, BEGINNING AUGUST 20, 3:30PM, Game Day –

Play video, board, and card games.

TUESDAYS, 3:30PM, After-School Family Story Time – Open

to all families and caregivers with children age 5 and under.

All programs are free and open to the public.

To request interpretation of library programs for the hearing-imparied, call 504-896-2583.

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AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 3:30-4:30PM, Button Making for

Teens – Make unique pin-back buttons using comic books, manga, or your own designs.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 3:30-4:30PM, Music Craft – Make your

own instruments and learn about the science of sound. You’ll make something you can take home each time.

pregnant and breastfeeding women in our community. Open to all pregnant and nursing families. Facilitated by Nurse Nikki LLC and Birthmark Doula Collective. For more information, email cafeaulaitnola@gmail.com. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 11AM-1PM, Summer Fun & Reading

Challenge Finale Party and Talent Show–Say goodbye to summer at our finale party with a live DJ and talent show. Sign up at the Library. Open to all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 5:30-7:30PM, BYOB Wine and Coloring

– For ages 21 and over.

WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 8 & 22, 6-7:30PM, SisterHearts

Toastmasters Club – SisterHearts Toastmasters Club provides a fun, supportive, and positive learning experience where members and guests are empowered to develop public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. For ages 18 and older. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 10-11AM, Evacuteer Training

Program – Thousands of our neighbors may need help evacuating if a major storm comes our way. Evacuation volunteers (Evacuteers) assist with New Orleans’ public evacuation option, called City-Assisted Evacuation (CAE), to make sure that our residents are safe and out of harm’s way. In this 1-hour training session you will be introduced to the history of Evacuteer.org and what we do, learn how CAE works, and the vital role that our volunteers play in ensuring that everyone who uses CAE is treated with respect and dignity.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 11AM-1PM, Saturday Morning

Cartoons – Family friendly movie time. Refreshments will be served. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 12-1:30PM, Community Conversation

with Council Member Cyndi Nguyen – Join the Lower Ninth Ward community in an open conversation with District E City Council Member Cyndi Nguyen. She will be available to discuss your ideas for growing a successful community in the years to come. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 11AM-1PM, Make It! Family Crafts –

Make a new family craft every month. Bring the whole family and make something with your hands. Meets on the 4th Saturday of the month.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 6-7:30PM, Café Au Lait Breastfeeding

Circle – Café Au Lait is a breastfeeding support group for women of color. Our mission is to improve outcomes for women of color by providing a culturally appropriate space to gather and provide peer support. Our goal is to educate, empower, and embrace

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MILTON H. LATTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 5120 St. Charles Ave // 596-2625 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 10:30AM, Story Time – Open to all

families and caregivers with children age 5 and under.

WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-2PM, Community Composting – Bring

frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

FRIDAYS, 10AM-12PM, Drop In & Play – Enjoy play time, meet

new friends, and share Lego Duplo, Play-Doh, and puzzles.

Open to all families and caregivers with children age 1 - 5. No registration is needed.

SUNDAYS, 1-2PM, E-Resources Happy Hour – Learn about the

many electronic resources, including e-books and audiobooks, available through the Library. Bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet, or e-reader with you, along with a valid Library card.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2-3PM, Poetry Buffet – Three local

poets read from their own work each month. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 11AM-12:30PM, Bookie Boomers Book

Club – A book club for baby boomers, call Latter Library for this month’s book selection. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 6-7:30PM, Sew Hip NOLA – A monthly

gathering of intermediate sewists who meet to create various projects together. Upcoming projects and photos can be found on their Facebook group, Sew Hip NOLA. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 6-8PM, Wine & Coloring – For ages 21

and over. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 6-7:45PM, A Book Club Named

Desire – Open to all interested persons. Find them on facebook. com for upcoming titles. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 5-6:30PM, April’s Crafty Hands –

Meets monthly to knit, crochet, and share ideas. Plus, donate to local organizations for their use and enjoyment. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month

Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.

AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2-4PM, Video Game Day – Play your

MAIN LIBRARY

favorite video games on the second floor in the Teen Zone. It’s all free so bring a friend. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month.

219 Loyola Ave // 596-2560 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2PM, Saturday Matinee: Black

DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, New Orleans 300: Female

Panther – Main Library teens welcome adults and children to join them during their regularly scheduled Teen Movie Matinee for an all-ages screening of the blockbuster, Black Panther (PG13). Costumes are encouraged but not required. Popcorn will be provided.

Enterprise: Women Business and Property Owners in New Orleans – This exhibit presents a selection of women who owned real estate or businesses in New Orleans during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ranging from the well-known, like the Baroness Pontalba, to the obscure, like midwife Susie A. Carter, each contributed in some way to the economy of the Crescent City. The exhibit uses municipal and civil court records, directories, newspapers, and other sources in the Louisiana Division/City Archives to illustrate who these women were and how they represent the spirit of female enterprise in New Orleans. Curated by Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright.

DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-One Computer

Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-5962585.

DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, Craft Corner – Make a fun

simple craft with supplies and examples provided. A new craft every two weeks. This is a passive craft for children, located in the Alan and Cecilia Sands Early Literacy Center. Assistance from a guardian is recommended for younger ages.

MONDAYS-THURSDAYS BY RESERVATION, 10AM-4PM, YMCA

YES! Computer Assistance Services: Adult Education – Enrolled students receive individualized teaching focused on academic skills, workforce development, and technological knowledge. Enrollment is required.

WEDNESDAYS, 3-5:30PM, Yu-Gi-Oh! Wednesdays – Teen

duelists of all skill levels are welcome to play. Bring your own deck.

THURSDAYS, 1:30PM & SATURDAYS, 1PM, Story Time & Craft

– Open to all families and caregivers with children age 7 and under. Weekly themes are listed on our website.

FRIDAYS, 3-4:30PM, Xbox Afternoon – Teens, bring your own

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 5:30-7:30PM, Best Buy Teen Tech

Center Community Night – The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is an interest-based learning environment for teens ages 13 - 18 to work with new technologies with help from their peers and adult mentors. Community Night is an opportunity for community members of all ages to come view the space and see the projects teens have been creating and working on. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at the New Orleans Public Library is made possible by grant funds from Best Buy and The Clubhouse Network, a collaboration with the MIT Media Lab. Learn more about the Best Buy Teen Tech Center on our website. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2-4PM, Anime Club – In the Teen

Zone on the second floor. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 3-4:30PM, littleBits Inventor Club –

Come together to learn, play, and build with littleBits at the Main Library in Youth Services. Each month will be a different design challenge. Open to all skill levels, ages 8-17 and caregivers. Visit our chapter webpage at littlebits.com/inventor-clubs/neworleans-public-library for more information. Meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2-4PM, Tabletop Gaming – In the

Teen Zone on the second floor. Meets on the 4th Saturday of the month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 5:30PM, Black Sci Fi Club – Black Sci

Fi Club is a monthly meetup that explores Black contributions to science fiction through books and film. In August, discuss Octavia Butler’s highly acclaimed classic, Parable of the Sower.

Snacks and lively discussion provided.

rated T games or play ours.

SATURDAYS, 1-4PM, Saturday Chess League – Learn and play

chess. Open to adults and teens, beginners and skilled players.

NORMAN MAYER LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 10-11:30AM, Coffee & Coloring

3001 Gentilly Blvd // 596-3100

– Enjoy coloring, coffee, and conversation. All materials are provided but you can BYOC (coloring book and/or color pencils). Sponsored by Friends of New Orleans Public Library.

Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm MONDAYS-FRIDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 10, 2-5PM,

Summertime Food for Youth – Free summertime snacks offered in partnership with Second Harvest for youth under 18. Snacks are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

All programs are free and open to the public.

To request interpretation of library programs for the hearing-imparied, call 504-896-2583.

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AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS, 10AM-12PM, One-on-One Computer

Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10AM-1PM, YMCA YES! Computer

Assistance Services: Community Education – Walk-in clients receive assistance with workforce readiness, technological assistance, and community advancement.

WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM, Baby & Toddler Story Time – Open

happening all over the city. Artist Hope Amico will collect responses about what it means to be from New Orleans.

Participants will receive a hand-printed postcard and will possibly be a part of Amico’s upcoming publication. For ages 10 - 17.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 6PM, Family Story Time – Open to all

families and caregivers with children age 3 - 5. Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. In partnership with the Mid-City Rotary Club and with pizza provided by Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza.

to all families and caregivers with children age 5 and under.

SATURDAYS, 3-4PM, Lego Club – Build and play with a wide

assortment of Lego bricks.

SUNDAYS, 2-3:30PM, Community Composting with Compost

NOW – Bring frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste dropoff. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 4 & 18, 10AM-1PM, Divine Design

Sewing Class – Skill building, creativity, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and self-discipline can be learned through the art of sewing. For girls ages 13-17. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 5:30-6:30PM, Booked for Murder

Book Club – New members are welcomed to join. Call Norman Mayer Library for this month’s book selection. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

MID-CITY LIBRARY

NORA NAVRA LIBRARY 1902 St. Bernard Ave // 596-3118 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-

One Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-596-2654.

WEDNESDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children age 5 and under.

THURSDAYS, STARTING AUGUST 23, 4-5:30PM, TONN-O-

Fun: Teens Of Nora Navra Own Fun – A different activity for teens and tweens every week. Call the Library at 504-596-3118 for this week’s activity. For ages 12 - 17.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 6-7:30PM, Louis Maistros Author Event

4140 Canal St // 596-2654 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm.

MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-

One Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-596-2654.

WEDNESDAYS, 5-7PM, Teen Anime Club – Do you love anime?

Do you want a chill environment to watch the latest cutting edge anime and eat snacks? Are you interested in free manga and comics drawing tutorials? We’ve got the club for you. For ages 12 - 18.

WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7PM, Community Composting with

Compost NOW – Bring frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.

THURSDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children age 5 and under.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 3-4:30PM, Keep Writing Summer

– Local author Louis Maistros will read from and discuss the expanded edition of his 2009 novel, The Sound of Building Coffins, which The St. Petersburg Times called “. . . a macabre and utterly hypnotic feat of literary imagination, an extended tale of voodoo and jazz in the Crescent City, circa the turn of the 20th century.”

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 & WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 4-5:30PM,

Picture Me Rollin’: Vision Boards and College Prep – Be who you are and express yourself through a vision board. Chat with others from different backgrounds to understand why they are the way they are. Discover what you want to do and where you want to go to college while encouraging self-discovery, acknowledging natural abilities, valuing uniqueness, and constructing a strong identity wall.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 6-7:30PM, New Orleans 300: The

Sporting Life & The Saints Are Coming – S. Derby Gisclair and Brian Boyles will converse about the unifying cultural effects of sports through boxing, baseball, and horse racing during New Orleans’ gilded age and Super Bowl XLIV following Hurricane Katrina.

Census – Be a part of an interactive art project and survey 12

Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.

AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 6PM, Workforce Development

NIX LIBRARY 1401 S. Carrollton Ave // 596-2630 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, BY APPOINTMENT, One-on-One

Computer Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-5962630.

WEDNESDAYS, 5:30PM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with toddlers to children age 7.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 11AM-12PM, 39 Clues Book Club –

Join in the search for the 39 Clues! The 39 Clues Book Club will meet to discuss a book from the award-winning Rick Riordan series. After the discussion, we will have a craft or activity based on the theme of each month’s book. Extra copies of the book are on reserve for Book Club participants to check out on a firstcome, first-served basis. For ages 8 - 12. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Series: Best Practices for Résumé Writing – Discuss the details of résumé creation. Ask your questions about how to organize your experience to get the interview request. We will also share the latest trends in résumé formatting for the best presentation of your résumé. What do you do when your résumé isn’t getting interviews for you? It may not be your résumé.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 10:30AM-12PM, Coffee & Coloring –

Drink coffee, enjoy snacks, and relax by coloring in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Meets on the 4th Friday of the month.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 5-6PM, History of the Cocktail – In August, we will discuss the Corpse Reviver #2. Invented at the Ritz in Paris, this drink was one of many purported hangover cures. All patrons must be 21+ to attend. Meets on the last Saturday of the month. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 4-5PM, Teen Open Arts and Crafts

6301 Canal Blvd // 596-2638

Hour – Every month, we will provide arts and crafts materials in the teen area. Paint, glitter, sequins, pipe cleaners–all the classics.

Just bring your own creativity. Meets on the last Tuesday of the month.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 6-7PM, Popular Fiction Book Club – Call Robert E. Smith Library for this month’s book selection.

Refreshments will be provided. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 5:30PM, Workforce Development

ROBERT E. SMITH LIBRARY

DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-One Computer

Tutoring – Designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technologyor who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the manydigital resources the library offers.

Reservations are required and canbe made by calling 504-5962638.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM-2:30PM, THROUGH AUGUST 29, Community Office Hours – On behalf of

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, neighborhood liaisons and city departments will have regular office hours at the Library this summer.

WEDNESDAYS, 10-11AM, E-Resources Help Hour – Learn

about the many electronic resources, including e-books and audiobooks, available through the Library. Bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet, or e-reader for individual assistance.

Series: Bring Your Résumé Night – Bring your résumé for review and recommendations to improve it. Ask your important résumé questions specific to your experience and targeted position.

Bring two copies of your résumé for review.

Hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices, so you can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices.

To access Hoopla, visit nolalibrary.org, click e-Resources on the main navigation, and select Listen.

THURSDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and

caregivers with children age 5 and under.

SATURDAYS, 3-4PM, Lego Club TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 4-5PM, DIY Bath Soaks and Scrubs

– Use everyday items to make your own bath soaks and body scrubs. For ages 11 - 17.

All programs are free and open to the public.

To request interpretation of library programs for the hearing-imparied, call 504-896-2583.

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LOCATIONS EN

SM NM

MC NV MLK

AV MAIN

NX

KE CC

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LA AR

CRC

Algiers Regional Library – AR

Milton H. Latter Library – LA

3014 Holiday Dr. • 596-2641

5120 St. Charles Ave. • 596-2625

Alvar Library – AV

Main Library – MAIN

913 Alvar St. • 596-2667

219 Loyola Ave. • 596-2560

Central City Library – CC

Norman Mayer Library – NM

2405 Jackson Ave. • 596-3110

3001 Gentilly Blvd. • 596-3100

Children’s Resource Center Library – CRC

Mid-City Library – MC

913 Napoleon Ave. • 596-2628

4140 Canal St. • 596-2654

East New Orleans Regional Library – EN

Nora Navra Library – NV

5641 Read Blvd. • 596-0200

1902 St. Bernard Ave. • 596-3118

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library – HB

Nix Library – NX

725 Pelican Ave. • 596-3113

1401 S. Carrollton Ave. • 596-2630

Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center – KE

Robert E. Smith Library – SM 6301 Canal Blvd. • 596-2638

4300 S. Broad Ave. • 596-2660

Martin Luther King Library – MLK 1611 Caffin Ave. • 596-2695

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