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News, Events, & Featured Products SEPTEMBER 2018
New Orleans 300 September Programs & Events Stories Unfold: An Exhibit Partnership with Paper Monuments Rock this School Year with help from the Library
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide join together to remind their communities that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Library Card Sign-up Month, so celebrate with us by signing up for a library card if you don’t have one already or encourage your family and friends to sign up for cards. Throughout September, teens who update their existing card information or sign up for a card will receive a free Blow Pop, and anyone can visit one of our 15 Library locations to get a free sticker.
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Do you love a Librarian? The American Library Association’s I Love My Librarian Award encourages library users like you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school, college, community college, or university librarians. Each year 10 librarians are selected. Each librarian receives a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and a travel stipend to attend the awards ceremony and reception in New York City, hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Nominations for the 2018 I Love My Librarian Award are open through October 1. Winners will be announced in early December. Nominate your favorite local librarian at www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian.
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Celebrating Our History & Culture
New Orleans 300 September 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
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DAILY THROUGH DECEMBER 31
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 5-6:30PM
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Female Enterprise: Women Business and Property Owners in New Orleans
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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.
Join Kara Tucina Olidge, PhD, Executive Director of the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, to explore New Orleans as a frontier for legal battles and protests that fueled the Civil Rights movement. Image: courtesy of presenter.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30-7PM NIX LIBRARY
Louisiana is Ours Historian, author, and former Director of The Historic New Orleans Collection, John Kukla, PhD will explore the international crisis that led to the Louisiana Purchase and the establishment of New Orleans as one of the United States’ most spectacular cities. Further reading: Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty (Simon & Schuster, 2017) and A Wilderness So Immense: The Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of America (Knopf, 2003). Image: courtesy of presenter.
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STORIES UNFOLD AT THE LIBRARY Paper Monuments is a public art and public history project designed to elevate the voices of the people of New Orleans, as a critical process towards creating new narratives and symbols of our city that represent our collective vision, and to honor the erased histories of the people, places, movements, and events that have made up the past 300 years as we look to the future.
The New Orleans Public Library is proud to announce a temporary installation in partnership with Paper Monuments, Stories Unfold. This series is designed to engage a broader audience than traditional historical markers through the combination of written (narrative) and illustrated (visual) storytelling and is inspired by HistoryPin and the American Library Association.
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A permanent Stories Unfold installation is at the Main Library from September 1, 2018 – May 29, 2019. The first traveling installation, Rosa Freeman Keller and the Integration of New Orleans’ Public Libraries, created by Kiki Reinecke and Eliza Carey, will be on display at the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center from September 29 – October 29, 2018, with an opening reception Saturday, September 29 from 1 pm – 2 pm. Paper Monuments posters will be available to take for free throughout the installation, while supplies last. To see the full Stories Unfold traveling exhibit schedule, visit nolalibrary.org. Poster Credits (L to R): The General Strike of 1892; Artist: Henry Lipkis; Storyteller: Leon A. Waters H.E.R.E. Protest Against Anita Bryant; Artist: Matthew Phelan; Storyteller: Frank Perez Desire Standoff; Artist: Langston Allston; Storyteller: Trent Smith
ROCK THIS SCHOOL YEAR with the New Orleans Public Library The New Orleans Public Library has all of the resources you need to ensure that your student has a successful school year.
Drop-In Homework Help HUBBELL LIBRARY 725 Pelican Ave. Mondays – Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6:30pm Need help with homework? Ask at the desk. For K through 12th grade.
Homework Help and College Prep MAIN LIBRARY 219 Loyola Ave. Thursdays, 4pm – 6pm A dedicated staff person is available in the Teen Zone to provide teens with one-on-one assistance using HomeworkLouisiana and navigating the college application process.
The best tool in your child or teen’s backpack is a Library card. With it, they have access to our e-resources and databases like: ABCmouse.com - Library Edition
EBSCOhost
ABCmouse.com is a global education initiative whose goal is to help children build a strong foundation for future academic success by providing a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to greatly assist early learners to succeed in pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary school programs. ABCMouse.com can only be accessed from within a library location.
Offers a variety of proprietary full-text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. Available for desktop and mobile devices.
Britannica Library Provides online encyclopedias designed for children, teens, and adults consisting of articles, images, maps and a complete dictionary and atlas.
HomeworkLouisiana Includes homework help and tutoring for K through basic college level, live online tutors, skills builder, a writing center, career center, and an adult education center. To access our e-Resources, visit nolalibrary.org, click on For You, select For Children or For Teens, and go to e-Resources.
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SEPTEMBER EVENT LISTINGS
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
through a holistic methodology which considers the cultural, social, and ethnic variables found within the American South culture area, from the end of the Civil War and into the twentieth century. In partnership with the Algiers Historical Society.
TUESDAYS, 10:30 AM, Story Time – Open to all families and
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 10AM-2PM, Voter Registration
ALGIERS REGIONAL LIBRARY 3014 Holiday Dr // 596-2641
caregivers with children age 5 and under. TUESDAYS, 11AM-12PM, One-on-One Computer Tutoring
Drive – The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters will register citizens to vote.
– 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.
ALVAR LIBRARY
WEDNESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER, 10AM-12:30PM, Digital Life
913 Alvar St // 504-596-2667
– This series focuses how to use different sites and software applications. Each week, we will discuss a new topic or a continuation of the previous week’s instruction. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling the Library at 504-596-2641. Previous computer skills are preferred.
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm TUESDAYS, 11AM, Toddler Story Time – Open to all families
and caregivers with children age 5 and under. TUESDAYS, 1-3PM, Drop-In Medicaid Assistance with Odyssey
caregivers with children age 5 and up.
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?
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, 4-6PM, Teen Game Day – Get
THURSDAYS, 11AM-1PM, One-on-One Computer Tutoring
THURSDAYS, 5-6PM, Reading to Rover – Thor, a licensed
therapy dog, provides a patient and receptive audience for reluctant readers–and kids who just love dogs–to practice reading aloud. SATURDAYS, 2:30PM, Story Time – Open to all families and
your game on in the library. Come unwind at the library after school 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. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 5-6PM, West Bank Book Club
– 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. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2:30-4PM, & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2-3:30PM, Walgreens Flu Shots – Walgreens
pharmacists will administer free flu shots. Please bring I.D. and any insurance card/ information. Vouchers are available for those who are uninsured. WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 & 26, 4-5PM, Lego Club –
Build and play with a wide assortment of Lego bricks. For ages 8 - 14. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 10AM-12PM, The Myth of The
Cult of the Lost Cause – Richard A. Marksbury, PhD., will present on a complex topic that is greatly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Following the end of the American Civil War and the defeat of the Confederate States of America, a grassroots social movement began in the South, commonly referred to as the Lost Cause. The Lost Cause movement requires analysis 4
– 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
Compost NOW – Bring your frozen food scraps to our weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org. SATURDAYS, 10-11AM, Big Kid Story Time – Open to all
families and caregivers with children age 5 and over. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 4-6PM, Youth Empowerment
Project (YEP) – Representatives from Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) will provide informational sessions on mentoring, educational, employment readiness, and enrichment services. They will also have applications for individuals who want to sign up. For ages 16 - 24. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2-3:45PM, In the Garden Writers’
Workshop – Participants meet monthly to work on writing projects and share their work. The program is facilitated by staff member Henri Fourroux who writes and publishes poetry and staff member Sara Jacobelli who writes and publishes short stories. Local and visiting authors stop by periodically to read their work and share writing tips. Participants can work on various genres including poetry, fiction, nonfiction and plays. Writers of all levels are welcome. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.
SEPTEMBER EVENT LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 8-9:30PM, Alvar Microcinema
WEDNESDAYS, 10:30 AM, Story Time – Open to all families
– The Alvar Microcinema is an outdoor screening series dedicated to the exhibition of independent works projected on sixteen millimeter film. In the event of questionable weather, the screening will take place indoors. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
and caregivers with children of all ages. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 11AM-1PM, Lego Club – Meets on
the 2nd Saturday of the month.
CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY Mahalia Jackson Center, 2405 Jackson Ave, Ste. C-235 // 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, 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. THURSDAYS, 4:30-5:30PM, Lego Club – Build and play with a
wide assortment of Lego bricks. For ages 7 - 12. FRIDAYS, STARTING SEPTEMBER 7, 11AM-12PM, Drop-in
Computer Help – Learn computer basics, create an email account, and get help with online job applications. These sessions are designed for those who are just beginning to learn about technology or who want to grow their digital skills. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30PM, Story Time & Craft – Open
to all families and caregivers with children age 10 and under. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 5-6:30PM, New Orleans 300:
Engine of Equality – Kara Tucina Olidge, PhD, Executive Director of the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, explores New Orleans as a frontier for legal battles and protests that fueled the Civil Rights movement.
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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 4:30PM & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 12-1PM, 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 10-11AM, French Story Time – Ms.
Angele will read to us in French, followed by a related craft. Open to all families and caregivers with children of all ages. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 4-5:30PM, Coffee,
Conversation, & Coloring – Enjoy free coffee, fun conversation, and coloring. Herbal tea will also be provided for those that are not into late-afternoon caffeine. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 4:30PM, Drag Queen Story Hour
– The brilliant and beautiful Laveau Contraire will present an amazing Story Time. Open to all families and caregivers with children of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
EAST NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL LIBRARY 5641 Read Blvd // 596-0200 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS BY RESERVATION, 3-6:30PM,
YMCA YES! High School Diploma Classes. For reservations, call 504-596-3842. MONDAYS-THURSDAYS, 10AM-3PM, YES! Computer
Assistance Services: Community Education – Get help with computer basics, SNAP and general benefits application assistance, resume preparation and online job applications, locating social services information, referrals to specialized employment programs, and more. For more information, please call 504-596-3842 or visit their website.
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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SEPTEMBER EVENT LISTINGS
MONDAYS, STARTING SEPTEMBER 10, 5-6PM, Maker Monday
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 5-6PM, Teen Gaming – Hang out
– Make cool stuff. Work on a different project, including crafts, food, and STEM activities. For ages 11-17. View weekly activities on our website.
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.
MONDAYS, STARTING SEPTEMBER 10, 6-7PM, Anime Club –
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 5-7PM, Teen Paint Night – Hang out
Watch anime with friends and other fans. For ages 11 - 17. TUESDAYS, 5-6PM, Story Time – Open to all families and
caregivers with children ages 5 & under. 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,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1PM, Urban Fiction Book Club
– September’s selection is Midnight by Sister Souljah. Light refreshments provided. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 5:30-6:30PM, Digital Treasure
Hunting with Your Library Card – The Library has so much more than books on shelves- stream or download media, take online courses, and find homework help. Save money, gas, and time with our e-resources. Bring your devices and questions. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 5:30M-7:30PM, BYOB Wine &
Coloring – Relax with a glass of wine while your inner child rediscovers the lost art of coloring. Ages 21 & up. Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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. SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8 & 22, 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, SEPTEMBER 8, 11AM-2PM, SPCA Adoption Event
– Meet adoptable animals from the SPCA. Adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the perfect rescue pet. For more information about adoption, visit www. la-spca.org/adopt. SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8 & 22, 3-4PM, Paper Circuits
Tinker Lab – Light up your arts and crafts with simple electrical circuits made on paper. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 5PM, Graphic Novel Book Club
– This 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.
after the Library closes. We will provide food, paint, canvases, and ideas for you to create your own masterpiece. For ages 11 17. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 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. September’s selection is The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5-6PM, Fight Fake News – Can
you spot fake news? Learn how to detect fiction and facts in the media for either school or personal use in an interactive game show. Refreshments provided. For ages 11 - 17. Teen Advisory Board – Earn community service hours, eat pizza, and help decide what you want to see at your Library. For ages 11 - 17. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 5-6PM,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 5-7PM, DIY Giant Paper
Flowers – Learn how to make larger-than-life paper flowers for weddings, special events, and household decor. All supplies provided. Intended for adults, but children may attend with a parent or caregiver to help. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 10AM-2PM, Voter Registration
Drive – The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters will register citizens to vote. Slime – Make your own slime using a few simple ingredients. All supplies provided. For ages 11 - 17. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 5-6PM,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2-4PM, Food & a Flick – Watch a
movie in the Teen Room and eat snacks inspired by the film. For ages 11 - 17. September’s film is Ready Player One (PG-13).
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 5-6PM, Whovian Wednesdays
– Gather and participate in a Doctor Who-themed activity. In September, watch a favorite episode. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
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Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.
CITA DENNIS HUBBELL LIBRARY 725 Pelican Ave // 596-3113 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
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SEPTEMBER EVENT LISTINGS
TOP 5 TITLES checked out of the New Orleans Public Library in July 2018.
MONDAYS-THURSDAYS, 4:30-6:30PM, Drop-In Homework
Help – Need help with your homework? Ask at the desk.
TOP 5 FICTION BOOKS
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. MONDAYS, 4-5PM, Reading to Thor – Thor, a licensed therapy
dog, provides a patient and receptive audience for reluctant readers–and kids who just love dogs–to practice reading aloud. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10:30AM, Story Time – Open to all
families and caregivers with children of all ages.
1. All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin 2. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 3. The President is Missing by Bill Clinton 4. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 5. The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
TOP 5 NON-FICTION BOOKS
SATURDAYS, 10:30AM & 2PM, 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5PM, Camp Hubbell – Mark the
end of summer at Camp Hubbell with a “ghost story” and campthemed snacks. For ages 8 - 18. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30-8PM, Author Night with Anne
Gisleson – The Utilitarians: Our Year of Thinking, Drinking, Grieving, and Reading is a memoir of loss and recovery in postKatrina New Orleans, focused around a year of meetings of the Existential Crisis Reading Group, aka The Futilitarians, formed by Gisleson, her husband, and friends. Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbell Library. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 6:30PM, The Green Home – Bill
1. Calypso by David Sedaris 2. How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan 3. In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History by Mitch Landrieu 4. Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston 5. Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture by Roxane Gay
TOP 5 DVDs
Robinson, a nationally known construction trainer and specialist in old homes and moisture management, will discuss the best ways to make your historic (or not-so-historic) home efficient, durable, resilient, and healthy. Learn what it means to be “green.” Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbell Library. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6-7:30PM, Hook, Book & Needle
Craft Group – Teens and adults of all skill levels welcome. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
1. Black Panther 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 3. The Shape of Water 4. Annihilation 5. A Quiet Place 7
SEPTEMBER EVENT LISTINGS
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
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
speaking group which empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. TUESDAYS, 6-7PM, La Table Louisianaise: Louisiana French
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,
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. THURSDAYS, 10AM-2PM, Mahjong Meetup – Play the ancient
Chinese tile game with others. THURSDAYS, 1-2:30PM, Discussing The New Yorker, a weekly
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. 8
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, SEPTEMBER 4, 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. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 5-8PM, Eatmoor – Enjoy a variety of
local food truck fare, music, and community engagement. Learn more about what the Broadmoor community is doing and ways to engage. If the event is cancelled due to rain, the reschedule date is September 5. Sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 4-5PM, Back-to-School Book
Club – Bring a book that you like and tell us why you like it. Comics and graphic novels count. For ages 11 - 17. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6-7PM, Teen Advisory Board –
Need volunteer and leadership experience for your college and job applications? Want to have a say in what the Library plans for teens? Share your ideas with us in a relaxed environment. For ages 14 - 17. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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, two-legged 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. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 6-7:30PM, Creative Writing
Workshop – A dynamic adult writing workshop in which
Occasionally, event dates and times change. Check nolalibrary.org or call the library location to confirm the most current event information.
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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. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 6-7PM, Young Writers’ Workshop
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, 6-7PM, Financial Literacy
Series – Explore topics like banking 101, credit repair, how to develop credit, and more. Contact the Library at 504-596-2695 for more information about each session’s topic. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. In partnership with SisterHearts, Inc., sponsored by Junior League of New Orleans, Gulf Coast Bank, and the National Council of Jewish Women.
– Interested in writing but don’t know how to get started? Are you writing already but aren’t sure where to turn for help and feedback? Bring something you have written that is a page or less (short fiction, a poem, a true story, a comic strip, a joke, etc.) and share your writing with a supportive group of aspiring young writers like you. For ages 14 - 17
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 11AM-1PM, Saturday Morning
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 4-5PM, Make a Scene – Do you
WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 & 26, 6-7:30PM, New Journeys
dream of being an actor? Bring the drama at our theater games. For ages 11-17. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1-2PM, Stories Unfold: Rosa F.
Keller and the Integration of New Orleans’ Public Libraries – Celebrate the release of Paper Monuments’ latest poster, Rosa Freeman Keller and the Integration of New Orleans’ Public Libraries, created by Kiki Reinecke and Eliza Carey at the installation unveiling of Stories Unfold.
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, 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.
Cartoons – Family friendly movie time. Refreshments will be served. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 5:30-7:30PM, BYOB Wine and
Coloring – For ages 21 and over. Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Toastmasters Club – New Journeys 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 11AM-12PM, Whatchamacallit
– Engage in a unique activity, like cooking, VR gaming, magic tricks, and more, that will foster creativity and community. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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, SEPTEMBER 22, 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, SEPTEMBER 25, 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 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.
THURSDAYS, 5-7PM, Teen Movie and Pizza Night – Enjoy a
movie based off of a YA novel and pizza.
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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MILTON H. LATTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
MAIN LIBRARY 219 Loyola Ave // 596-2560
5120 St. Charles Ave // 596-2625
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, New Orleans 300: Female
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 10:30AM, Story Time – Open to all
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.
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.
DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-One Computer
poets read from their own work each month. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month.
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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6-7:30PM, Sew Hip NOLA – A
DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, Craft Corner – Make a fun
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2-3PM, Poetry Buffet – Three local
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, SEPTEMBER 13, 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.
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
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 6-8PM, Wine & Coloring – For
YES! Computer Assistance Services: Adult Education – Enrolled students receive individualized teaching focused on academic skills, workforce development, and technological knowledge. Enrollment is required.
ages 21 and over. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
MONDAYS-THURSDAYS, 10AM-2PM, YMCA YES!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 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. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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.
Computer Assistance Services: Community Education – Walk-in clients receive assistance with workforce readiness, technological assistance, and community advancement. 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
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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 10:15-11:15AM, Evacuteers
Training Program – Thousands of our neighbors may need
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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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2-4PM, Video Game Day – Play your
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. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 10-11:30AM, Coffee & Coloring
– 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2-4PM, Teen Movie Matinée – In
the Teen Zone on the second floor. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 11AM-2PM, Walgreens Flu
Shots – Walgreens pharmacists will administer free flu shots. Please bring I.D. and any insurance card/ information. Vouchers are available for those who are uninsured. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 6PM, Workforce Development
Series: How Can I Talk to My Boss? – This workshop is designed with some scripts to improve communication on uncomfortable topics, such as your work performance and how to ask for a raise. We will cover verbal and non-verbal communication to achieve success with your supervisor. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2-4PM, Anime Club – In the
Teen Zone on the second floor. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 6PM, Workforce Development
Series: A New Beginning: Reentering Society – Have you been formerly incarcerated or in prison? You are entering the job market again but don’t know how to begin because you’ve been confined for several or many years. Attend and participate to learn the “how” of finding that employer and position that fits your unique skill set. Learn how to present yourself in the interview for a positive outcome. The first step is to take the “Professionally You” survey online, which takes about 12 minutes. Email jrareshide@mindspring.com to request the codes to access the survey. Put “Survey” in the subject line. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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, SEPTEMBER 22, 2-4PM, Tabletop Gaming – In the
Teen Zone on the second floor. Meets on the 4th Saturday of the month. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 12-4PM, Voter Registration Drive
– The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters will register citizens to vote. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2-4PM, Bonus Crafternoon – Teen
interest-driven crafting time - come tell us what you want to make. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1:30-3:30PM, Freedom’s Dance:
Social, Aid, and Pleasure Clubs in New Orleans – Photographer Eric Waters, author Karen Celestan, SAPC members, and the 21st Century Brass Band will celebrate African-American second line culture and the new book, Freedom’s Dance: Social, Aid and Pleasure Clubs in New Orleans. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 11AM-12PM, Marathon Reading:
The Constitution of the United States – We the People will celebrate Constitution Week by reading aloud the Constitution of the United States of America. Drop in for your favorite sections or listen to the entire document. Interested in participating as a reader? Email maininformation@nolalibrary. org or call 504-596-2570 to sign up. Sponsored by and featuring a Constitution Week display by the Spirit of ‘76 Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
NORMAN MAYER LIBRARY 3001 Gentilly Blvd // 596-3100 M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm 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.
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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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 10AM-1PM, YMCA YES! Computer
Assistance Services: Community Education – Walk-in clients receive assistance with workforce readiness, technological assistance, and community advancement.
Library offers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504-596-2654. WEDNESDAYS, 5-7PM, Teen Anime Club – Do you love anime?
SATURDAYS, 3-4PM, Lego Club – Build and play with a wide
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.
assortment of Lego bricks.
WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7PM, Community Composting with
SUNDAYS, 2-3:30PM, Community Composting with Compost
Compost NOW – Bring frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste drop-off. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.
WEDNESDAYS, 10:30AM, Baby & Toddler Story Time – Open
to all families and caregivers with children age 5 and under.
NOW – Bring frozen food scraps to this weekly food waste dropoff. For more information, visit nolalibrary.org.
THURSDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1 & 15, 10AM-1PM, Divine Design
caregivers with children age 5 and under.
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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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.
NORA NAVRA LIBRARY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10AM-2PM, Voter Registration Drive
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
– The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters will register citizens to vote.
1902 St. Bernard Ave // 596-3118 MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-
4140 Canal St // 596-2654
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 504-596-3118.
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9-10:30AM, Computer Class
MONDAYS-SATURDAYS, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-
– 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 504-596-3118.
MID-CITY LIBRARY
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
Come by and visit the recently opened Nora Navra Library at 1902 St. Bernard Ave.
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WEDNESDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and
caregivers with children age 5 and under.
ROBERT E. SMITH LIBRARY
THURSDAYS, 4-5:30PM, TONN-O-Fun: Teens Of Nora Navra
6301 Canal Blvd // 596-2638
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.
M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm DAILY, DURING LIBRARY HOURS, One-on-One Computer
– Walgreens pharmacists will administer free flu shots. Please bring I.D. and any insurance card/ information. Vouchers are available for those who are uninsured.
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.
TUESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 5:30-7PM, Prime
WEDNESDAYS, 10-11AM, E-Resources Help Hour – Learn
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 11AM-2PM, Walgreens Flu Shots
Time Family Reading – Hear stories; talk about books; enjoy free, balanced meals; and win prizes during this free sixweek reading program for families with children ages 6 - 10. Registration is required. To register, please call Adrienne Strock at 504-596-3118. Meets every Tuesdays through October 23. Sponsored by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 10AM-2PM, Voter Registration
Drive – The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters will register citizens to vote.
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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. THURSDAYS, 11AM, Story Time – Open to all families and
caregivers with children age 5 and under. SATURDAYS, 3-4PM, Lego Club TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 4-5PM, Teen Open Arts and Crafts
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, SEPTEMBER 25, 6-7PM, Popular Fiction Book Club
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.
– Call Robert E. Smith Library for this month’s book selection. Refreshments will be provided. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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, SEPTEMBER 29, 5-6PM, History of the Cocktail
– 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.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30-7PM, New Orleans 300:
Louisiana Is Ours – Historian, author, and former director of The Historic New Orleans Collection John Kukla, PhD, explores the international crisis that led to the Louisiana Purchase and the establishment of New Orleans as one of the United States’ most spectacular cities.
OUTSIDE VENUES Bar Redux 801 Poland Ave. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 8-10PM, Banned Books Bingo –
Celebrate Banned Books Week with a few relaxing rounds of bingo at Bar Redux. No knowledge of banned books required. Must be 21 and over to attend.
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
HB
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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