Crescent City Sounds
Crescent City Sounds Spotlight: Carol C
Carol C is a New Orleans-based Latin soul musician whose 2019 album “Seven” is featured on Crescent City Sounds.
September 16, 2026
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Crescent City Sounds
Crescent City Sounds Submissions are Open
The New Orleans Public Library is accepting new music submissions for Crescent City Sounds, through October 2.
September 4, 2026
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Joins Culture Pass Program
Library cardholders can now reserve free admission to the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum through the Culture Pass Program.
September 1, 2026
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Voting Resources
November 2026 elections are around the corner. Get informed with nonpartisan voting resources from the New Orleans Public Library.
August 25, 2026
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Crescent City Sounds Spotlight: Kaye the Beast
Khiry Armstrong is a New Orleans-based teacher, actor, and rapper, who performs as Kaye the Beast. His 2021 album The Spaceman was among the 35 albums to first grace Crescent City Sounds’ collection.
August 21, 2026
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19th Amendment: Examining the Louisiana Women’s Suffrage Movement Through Historic Newspapers
Explore controversy during the women’s suffrage movement in Louisiana through a peak into historic newspapers.
August 19, 2026
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National Roller Coaster Day: Remembering New Orleans’ Bygone Thrills
From the gravity-powered track at West End in the late 1800s, to the doomed Jazzland Amusement Park, New Orleans has been home to more roller coasters than you may thing.
August 14, 2026
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New Orleans Public Library Receives $25K Grant for Civic Learning Experiences for Youth
The New Orleans Public Library was one of 10 libraries to receive a $25K grant from the Urban Libraries Council for youth civic programming.
August 11, 2026
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Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendations: Succeed in School with Your Library Card
The New Orleans Public Library has tons of great digital and electronic resources to help students of all ages succeed in school this year. Check out some of our staff favorites.
August 5, 2026
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House of Schlock: Christmas in July with Dr. M. A. Dewey
Dr. M.A. Dewey is celebrating Christmas in July with a special screening of the 1964 cult classic “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.”
July 23, 2026
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