News
Staff Recommendations: Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
The Library is celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month through Oct. 15. You can celebrate, too, with these recommendations.
September 22, 2022
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Blog
Celebrate Banned Books Week with the Library
Every September, we observe Banned Books Week to celebrate our freedom to read and spotlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.
September 19, 2022
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Impact Stories
Nix Library is Open
After more than a year of renovations, Nix Library is back open to the public. The construction included the addition of an accessible bathroom, a wheelchair lift, and automatic doors, bringing the 92-year-old building up to ADA standards.
September 16, 2022
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News
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience Joins the Library’s Culture Pass Program
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is the Library’s newest Culture Pass partner, a program that gives cardholders free access to a variety of cultural institutions and attractions around New Orleans.
September 7, 2022
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History
City Archives & Special Collections: Celebrating 75 Years at the Library
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the City Archives at the New Orleans Public Library, staff created an exhibit to feature the contributions of nine City Agencies to the collections held at the City Archives. Each exhibit will show the historically significant, impactful, and interesting materials the agencies have transferred to the Archives.
July 26, 2022
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News
Teen Resources: Free RTA Passes, Events, and More
The last days of summer are swiftly approaching, but there’s still dozens of great activities, events, resources, and more at the Library for tweens and teens –– including free RTA passes.
July 19, 2022
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Impact Stories
Library Celebrates 13 Students at Citywide Adult Graduation Ceremony
Last month, we celebrated the achievements of 85 adults who received their diplomas during the 15th annual Greater New Orleans Adult Education Graduation. The graduating class successfully passed their HiSETs – a high school equivalency exam similar to the GED – after attending one of a number of adult education programs, including the 13 students Library services.
July 18, 2022
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Impact Stories
Tool Lending Service Launches at East New Orleans Regional Library
The New Orleans Public Library has launched a new tool lending service, located inside the East New Orleans Regional Library.
May 25, 2022
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Impact Stories
‘It Shows the Library cares’: Rapper Alfred Banks Joins Crescent City Sounds Team
Celebrated New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks is joining forces with the Library to help curate Crescent City Sounds, a free streaming service that features an exclusively local music library.
May 11, 2022
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News
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, this Saturday, May 7th
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day, this Saturday, May 7th, 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 Friday, May 13.
May 2, 2022
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