Building Projects And Maintenance
Algiers Regional Library Updates
October 14 Public Email: Algiers Regional Library will temporarily close beginning on Thursday, October 22, to repair the roof and replace the HVAC.
This is part of a long-awaited Capital Project to repair critical systems that keep Library staff and patrons comfortable during New Orleans’ fluctuating temperatures. The Library anticipates a reopening in three months.
Existing holds are available for pickup through Monday, October 19. Holds will then be moved to Cita Dennis Hubbell Library (725 Pelican Avenue). If you would prefer to pick up your holds at a different location, you can change your preferences by logging into your Library account or calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Algiers Regional Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
During the closure, we will also move, reschedule, or cancel programs at this location. For the most up-to-date information on programming, check out our events calendar.
Alvar Library Updates
October 20: We received the purchase order for the identified work. We are working with the vendor to schedule the repairs.
October 13: We requested a purchase order for HVAC repairs.
October 6: We received the vendor’s fair market comparison report and will request a purchase order for repairs today.
September 28: We requested a second quote from another vendor for repair costs.
September 21: The City issued a purchase order for a second vendor to perform an assessment and report what needs to be repaired to reopen.
September 11: We received the first vendor’s recommendation and estimate. The estimate came back far above expectations for cost and scope of work.
September 9: We received one proposal for a second opinion.
September 4: To ensure cost and the scope of work, we reached out to two additional vendors for second opinions.
September 2: The vendor returned to gather additional information.
September 1: The vendor sent the Library an HVAC service report. The report told us what was wrong, but did not tell us how much it would cost to fix.
August 18: The vendor arrived on-site to begin the assessment of needed repairs.
August 13: We scheduled a vendor assessment of needed repairs to begin on August 18, 2026.
August 11: The City issued a purchase order (PO) to begin troubleshooting the HVAC system.
August 4–7: We received troubleshooting proposals and reviewed them.
August 5 Public Email: Alvar Library is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues.
During the closure, items on hold at Alvar Library were sent to Main Library (219 Loyola Avenue). You may also request to have them sent to another location for pick-up by logging into your Library account or by calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Alvar Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
The nearest Library locations are as follows:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library – 1611 Fats Domino Avenue
Main Library – 219 Loyola Avenue
Norman Mayer Library – 3001 Gentilly Boulevard
August 4: Alvar Library was open 10am – 12pm.
August 3: Alvar Library closed early on Saturday, August 1. It remains closed due to HVAC issues.
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Updates
October 20: We successfully added needed HVAC repair work into the NOPL Citywide Roof and HVAC Capital Project. Contractors are currently onsite to correct the issue with the HVAC condensation line.
October 13: As we make plans regarding Keller Library & Community Center, we intend for the HVAC work to be done at the same time as Algiers Regional Library. To that end, we have a few updates. Last week, our contractor installed the access panel under the unit that is leaking condensation in the women’s bathroom. We expect an ETA on repairs to the HVAC unit this week. We also expect the roofer to make repairs to the community center’s roof this week.
October 6: We requested through the Capital Projects Administration that additional HVAC work be added to the current Library Citywide Roof and HVAC Project. Originally, the Capital Project did not include Keller Library & Community Center’s HVAC system because it was not at end-of-life. It is now, so we made this request.
September 28: We made a second request of our vendor for reports about this project’s scope of work and cost.
September 21: The Library is reviewing vendor reports to confirm the full scope of work required to replace the HVAC condensation line, repair the ceiling, and install a hatch for monitoring in the ceiling.
September 14: The Library is conducting an internal investigation into the original HVAC testing and balancing reports to ensure that we addressed all issues.
September 9: We requested that this additional repair be included in our ongoing Capital Project.
August 30: We experienced a failure in the condensation line in the women’s bathroom that caused damage to the condensation line and ceiling.
August 28: We brought the HVAC system back online, restoring cooling to the building.
August 17: The vendor provided a proposal for unexpected repairs needed to restore the system.
August 6: We received the vendor’s service report and learned that they would need to make further repairs.
August 3: HVAC troubleshooting continues with the vendor. No resolution timeline has been confirmed yet; we’ll share an update once the issue is diagnosed and a fix is scheduled.
July 31: Pop-Up Library event
July 17: We continue to work with our vendor on this project.
July 8 Public Email: Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center remains closed due to HVAC issues. Our vendor is at the site working on the unit to ensure that we can reopen as soon as possible.
During the closure, items on hold at Keller Library will be sent to Main Library (219 Loyola Avenue). You will receive a notification when items arrive. You may also request to have them sent to another location for pick-up by logging into your Library account or by calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Keller Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
July 2: Keller Library & Community Center is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. We are troubleshooting now and expect to have more information following the July 4 holiday.
Nora Navra Library Updates
October 20: We received the purchase order for the identified repair work and materials.
October 13: We requested a purchase order for the fan inverter board.
October 8: We received a quote for unexpected additional repairs to the fan inverter board.
October 5: Vendor on site working to complete the repair and ensure mini split system is communicating and operating correctly.
September 28: Our vendor installed a new control board for HVAC system and will configure the mini split system. The vendor will complete the configuration this week.
September 21: The City issued a purchase order to complete final repairs needed to reopen. The Library and our vendor will schedule a date to complete the repair.
September 14: The vendor is onsite troubleshooting the control board.
September 9: The vendor discovered that the control board had been damaged by a gecko. We scheduled additional work.
September 1: We scheduled the vendor’s return visit for September 9.
August 26: The vendor installed the access panel but would need to return for additional work.
August 19: The City issued a purchase order (PO) for the additional access panel. We scheduled the mechanic to be available on August 26.
August 10: We received the vendor’s revised proposal.
August 10: We asked the vendor to revise and resubmit their proposal to comply with purchasing requirements.
August 5: Pop-Up Library event
August 3: Needed replacement parts have been ordered. No timeline for arrival yet.
July 17: We continue to work with our vendor on this project.
July 9: We are awaiting a purchase order number to begin repairs.
July 2: The scope of work to repair the HVAC system is greater than what our previous vendor could supply. We selected a new vendor to fix the HVAC, and the repairs are scheduled to be made as soon as possible.
June 22 Public Email: Nora Navra Library remains closed due to HVAC issues. Our vendor is at the site working on the unit to ensure that we can reopen as soon as possible.
During the closure, items on hold at Navra Library will be sent to Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Boulevard). You may also request to have them sent to another location for pick-up by logging into your Library account or by calling any location. Library materials may not be returned to Nora Navra Library during this closure. Materials can be returned to any other Library location.
June 18 Public Email: Nora Navra Library is temporarily closed due to HVAC issues. We are working with our HVAC vendor to repair the system and will reopen as soon as possible.
June 15: Nora Navra Library is closed due to HVAC issues.