News
Read and Ride: Get To The Library With Free Youth RTA Passes
New Orleans youth ages 11-18 can get free RTA day passes to help them get to the Library, thanks to the new Read and Ride program.
April 20, 2023
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Crescent City Sounds
Meet Dale Dolese: A Crescent City Sounds Artist
Over the decades, local musician Dale Dolese has played everything from punk to funk, across Louisiana, in the mountains of Colorado, and alongside Mardi Gras Indians in some of New Orleans’ most iconic venues. His first solo album, “Shake It,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds –– the only online streaming platform to exclusively showcase New Orleans artists.
March 3, 2023
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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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Crescent City Sounds
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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Crescent City Sounds
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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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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Library 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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