At the end of March, the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library appointed Shannan Cvitanovic their new executive director, after their years-long leader, Dixon Stetler, stepped down from the position.
For the past few weeks, 17-year-old Aliyah has spent almost every afternoon at East New Orleans Regional Library doing what she loves most: painting. But Aliyah isn’t working on just any piece. She and local artist Journey Allen are chipping away at a large and vibrant mural that takes up most of the Read Boulevard wall of the Library.
The New Orleans Public Library is once again partnering with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to provide in-person tax preparation assistance. This service is available to all, free of charge, but is designed with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.
As outlined in a 10-year strategic plan, the Library is working towards creating a Library Lifestyle for all New Orleanians by focusing on three pillars –– S.M.A.R.T. Kids, A Ready Workforce, and Open Doors. The Library Board approved the plan in May 2021. When voters chose to renew the Library’s primary millage in December, NOPL hit the ground running by forming an all new strategic programming team to address multiple points of the plan.
The City of New Orleans Health Department and New Orleans Public Library will Partner to Give Away N95 Masks to the Public.
Due to the enormous demand for home COVID-19 test kits, the City of New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) will provide all remaining test kits in stock to the public today at select New Orleans Public Libraries (NOPL).
Thank you, New Orleans! To those who voted, the volunteers, and our amazing staff, thank you.
Following Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s announcement last week, the New Orleans Public Library suspended its mask mandate Friday, October 29.
The New Orleans Public Library has launched a new collection that allows cardholders to borrow professional-grade baking pans for up to three weeks at a time.
The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library have been supporting the Library’s mission to transform lives, enrich neighborhoods, and preserve history since 1947.