October 19, 2026
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If you’re a first-time book club attendee or a little nervous to join a new group, here are some tips to help you jump in, participate, and have a great time.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Joins Culture Pass Program
The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is the newest addition to the Library’s Culture Pass Program, which provides cardholders the opportunity to visit a variety of cultural institutions across the city for free.
Since the 1950s, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum has been acquiring, preserving, and documenting the history of pharmacy and medicines, with a particular focus on New Orleans and Louisiana.
Located at 514 Chartres St., the museum occupies a historic landmark – a classic French Quarter townhouse, constructed in the 1820s. The home was the apothecary and residence of Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., the first licensed pharmacist in the United States, until 1855.
With the addition of the Pharmacy Museum, the program allows cardholders to access free entry to a total of 16 museums and attractions. New Orleans Public Library Executive Director and City Librarian Emily Painton said the Pharmacy Museum adds a unique experience to the popular Library service.
“The Culture Pass program is one of our most in-demand offerings, and it’s always wonderful to expand on a service that our community has expressed so much love for,” Painton said.
“The program was created to break down barriers and provide New Orleanians access to information, within or outside the Library’s walls. The Pharmacy Museum is a truly original attraction that offers visitors a walk through time, science, and New Orleans history, and it aligns directly with that goal.”
Elizabeth Sherman, Executive Director of the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, said they are thrilled to be the newest Culture Pass partner.
“We look forward to welcoming more local residents to the museum to explore our two floors of exhibits and learn about the fascinating history of 19th Century pharmacy, medicine and healthcare,” Sherman said.
Tickets for all Culture Pass partners must be booked in advance. Passes to the Pharmacy Museum allow admission for up to four people. Visit culturepass.nolalibrary.org for more information and to reserve your pass.
Culture Passes are also available at the following attractions: Audubon Nature Institute, Contemporary Arts Center, Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, Historic BK House & Gardens, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, National WWII Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Pontchartrain Conservancy, TEP Interpretive Center, and The Historic New Orleans Collection.
Library cardholders must live in Orleans Parish and be over the age of 18 to reserve Culture Passes. Passes for all Culture Pass partners must be reserved in advance. Visit culturepass.nolalibrary.org for more information.
October 16, 2026
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Every year since 2021, the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts’ Carole Barnette Boudreaux ’65 Great Writers Series has brought an internationally prominent writer to New Orleans for readings, lectures, events and panels. This fall, that author is Ocean Vuong.
October 9, 2026
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The New Orleans Public Library cut the ribbon at the Children’s Resource Center on Saturday (Oct. 3), unveiling a newly renovated space dedicated to supporting early learners and their caregivers.