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Black History Month Art Contest 2026: See The Winning Entries
View the winning entries of the 2026 Black History Month Art Contest.
April 27, 2026
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Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, this Saturday, May 2nd
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 2nd, with the New Orleans Public Library. Visit any Library location to get a free comic and check out our collection of graphic novels and manga. Plus, enter our raffle to win a selection of new graphic novels – winners announced on May 8th.
April 26, 2026
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National Banana Day: Unpeeling The History Of Bananas In New Orleans
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.
April 15, 2026
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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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Meet Sam LeBlanc: Library Facilities Administrator
The New Orleans Public Library is pleased to introduce facilities administrator Sam LeBlanc, who stepped into the position in early March.
March 30, 2026
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Spotlight on George Saunders
Leading up to George Saunders’ talk at Tulane University, the Library is hosting a writing workshop and two book clubs to celebrate and explore his work.
February 24, 2026
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Masking Memory, Making Freedom: The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans
Black Masking Indians are one of the most powerful examples Black people in New Orleans transforming survival into beauty and resistance. Learn more about their history with REACH Center Librarian Kim Coleman.
February 10, 2026
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Carnival Hours 2026
Stay up to date on the New Orleans Public Library’s hours all throughout the Carnival season. The chart below shows what time each library location will close on a parade day.
January 30, 2026
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Celebrate ‘Renewed: Volume 3’ Book Release at Main Library
Help us celebrate the publication of our new anthology collection at our “Renewed: Volume 3” book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m.
January 14, 2026
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New Orleans Public Library Services Update: Text No Longer Notification Option
Due to changes from services providers, including AT&T and Sprint, mass text notifications are no longer an option.
December 5, 2025
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