Every June, LGBTQ+ communities across the United States celebrate Pride Month. Now known for energetic celebrations like parades, festivals, and parties, Pride began as a political demonstration when riots broke out at the now legendary Stonewall Inn.
Honor the legacy of Juneteenth by reading, watching, or listening to a Library title. Or, celebrate in person with at Rosa F. Keller Library.
Celebrate Pride Month this year with these fun and developmentally appropriate books to help kids learn about the LGBTQIA community.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to celebrate, we’re taking a look through our City Archives & Special Collections to honor the history and heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the New Orleans area.
People are always asking DJ Soul Sister for book and film recommendations. Now, thanks to her new collaboration with the Library, anyone can read and watch like her!
Growing up, April was always Kacy Helwick’s favorite month of the year. In addition to being her birthday month, in New Orleans, it’s the start of festival season. Now that festival season is finally upon us again, Kacy is here to share some Library resources for enjoying music, food, history, and heritage to keep you in festival spirits throughout April and beyond!
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!