Impact Stories
Meet Tamyka Miles, our new Assistant Director
Tamyka Miles, the new NOPL Assistant Director, loves libraries, good food, and helping patrons find the answers to obscure questions.
December 7, 2022
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Impact Stories
Marina Orchestra: Crescent City Sounds Spotlight
Marina Orchestra’s Night Life is among first class of albums featured on Crescent City Sounds, a locally-focused streaming platform.
November 30, 2022
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News
Library Late Fees Eligible for Forgiveness Through City’s Amnesty Program
The New Orleans Public Library is offering a one-time fine and fee waiver for any outstanding fine and fees up to $200 through Dec. 31, 2022.
October 6, 2022
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News
Digital Inclusion Week: How We’re Working to Bridge the Divide
Once considered a luxury, today the internet is a basic utility, and devices to access it are necessities. But not everyone has access to the internet and internet-enabled devices, or the skills to use them successfully.
October 5, 2022
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Crescent City Sounds: New Orleans-Sourced Music Streaming Platform is Live
New Orleans’ first music streaming platform to feature exclusively local artists, Crescent City Sounds, is now available for listening.
New Orleans’ first music streaming platform to feature exclusively local artists, Crescent City Sounds, is now available for listening.
October 3, 2022
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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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