
When you walk into the grocery store and buy a banana, you might not think about Tulane University, Lil Wayne, Honduran immigrants, or New Orleans’ cruise terminal. But you should.
The New Orleans Public Library has everything teachers and students of all ages need to succeed in the classroom. In addition to our numerous digital and physical materials, the Library has year-round programs, activities, and resources designed to support teachers and learners across all grades.
From classroom visits and fieldtrips to resource guides and curriculum assistance, the Library is dedicated to helping teachers and classrooms thrive. Check our monthly calendar below for our school year at a glance, including our signature events for students, like the Black History Month Art Contest and NOLA Readers 2.0, which offers free books for 2nd graders, plus a visit to the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Click the image for a downloadable file.
And be sure to subscribe to our teacher email list for real-time updates about how the Library can help you make this school year great.
Visit our Student Success page for more information about student resources, learning tools, and all the ways a New Orleans Public Library card is your students’ ticket to a great school year.

When you walk into the grocery store and buy a banana, you might not think about Tulane University, Lil Wayne, Honduran immigrants, or New Orleans’ cruise terminal. But you should.

During Black History Month, REACH Center librarian Kim Coleman and associate Tiara Clover collected family portraits and stories.

Ado Soul & The Tribe’s 2024 album “Taste of the Tribe,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds, a Library-built music streaming platform highlighting local music.
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