Impact Stories
Library Partnership Brings Glass Recycling Uptown
The New Orleans Public Library is expanding a popular glass recycling service to Milton H. Latter Memorial Library.
November 16, 2023
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Public Health & Safety Initiative Distributes 125 Free Gun Safes at Library
The New Orleans Public Library teamed up with the Health Department, Children’s Hospital, and Be SMART to distribute free gun safes.
October 6, 2023
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Crescent City Sounds Spotlight: Sozi
Sozi is a New Orleans-based rapper from Chicago. His album “Time Will Tell” is featured on the Library’s Crescent City Sounds platform.
September 29, 2023
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Library’s Sensory Storytime Series Is ‘A Shining Example of Neurodiversity Inclusion
In August, the New Orleans Public Library teamed up with Fish in a Tree to host a 4-part Sensory Storytime series.
September 20, 2023
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Reading Buddies: Library Program Pairs Teens & Kids to Improve Literacy
The New Orleans Public Library’s Reading Buddies program pairs children and teen volunteers to inspire growth in literacy.
September 13, 2023
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Crescent City Sounds Spotlight: Meet Austin Rapbaum
Local rapper and hip-hop artist Austin Rapbaum’s album, “State of Mind,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds, a New Orleans-based music platform.
August 30, 2023
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‘It was Incredible’: Woman Lands Job One Day After Working With Workforce Development Librarian
One day after meeting with a New Orleans Public Library workforce development librarian, Joy Coleman landed a new job.
August 25, 2023
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Meet the Canine Crooner: A Crescent City Sounds Artist Spotlight
The Canine Crooner’s “Dog Tales,” is one of 50 albums added to Crescent City Sounds, the Library’s locally sourced music streaming platform.
July 21, 2023
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Our Engineering Department
Meet Dezire, Karry, and Kendall, the three hardworking maintenance engineers that keep the New Orleans Public Library buildings running.
July 14, 2023
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‘It’s a Fantastic Service’: Get Your Documents Notarized for Free at the Library
Did you know the Library offers free professional notary services? Veteran attorney Dara Baird is one of the certified Notary publics makes this resource possible.
June 2, 2023
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