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Celebrate National Poetry Month
With poetry readings, writing workshops, and curated recommendations, the New Orleans Public Library has everything for National Poetry Month.
April 7, 2026
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St. Joseph’s Day Altars: A New Orleans Tradition
Celebrated each year on March 19, St. Joseph Day honors the patron saint of workers and families. But in New Orleans, the tradition takes on a life all its own through the creation of St. Joseph Day Altars.
March 18, 2026
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Celebrate Black History Month With The Library
Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with the Library by participating in our annual Black History Month Art Contest.
January 28, 2026
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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with these resources and books from the New Orleans Public Library.
January 12, 2026
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Staff Recommendations
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Library
Learn about the customs, symbols, and history of Kwanzaa and what you to read, watch, and listen to this year to celebrate with recommendations from African American Resource Collection, Equity & Inclusion librarian Shukrani Gray!
December 16, 2025
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Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Library
Looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit? With dozens of festive programs, hundreds of holiday books, and hours of music and movie streaming, the Library has you covered.
December 1, 2025
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month and the Library has tons of books, movies, programs, and more to help you celebrate.
November 3, 2025
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House of Schlock Returns With A Halloween Double Feature
Spooky season has sunk its icy claws into us again and Dr. Dewey is back with a special House of Schlock Halloween double feature.
October 21, 2025
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It’s Spooky Season at the Library
Break out your pumpkins and don your witch hats, it’s that time of year again. From scary stories to creepy crafts, eerie eats, and more, the New Orleans Public Library has everything you need to make the most of spooky season.
October 9, 2025
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Books to Better Understand Dementia
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, Library associate Henri Fourroux has recommendations of what to read to better understand dementia.
September 21, 2025
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