Black Masking Indians are one of the most powerful examples Black people in New Orleans transforming survival into beauty and resistance. Learn more about their history with REACH Center Librarian Kim Coleman.
The New Orleans Public Library officially desegregated in 1954, but it took many years before the system would truly integrate.
Stay up to date on the New Orleans Public Library’s hours all throughout the Carnival season. The chart below shows what time each library location will close on a parade day.
Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with the Library by participating in our annual Black History Month Art Contest.
Help us celebrate the publication of our new anthology collection at our “Renewed: Volume 3” book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with these resources and books from the New Orleans Public Library.
Are you seeking a new hobby for the new year, but don’t know where to start? The New Orleans Public Library has you covered.
Learn about the customs, symbols, and history of Kwanzaa and what you to read, watch, and listen to this year to celebrate with recommendations from African American Resource Collection, Equity & Inclusion librarian Shukrani Gray!
Due to changes from services providers, including AT&T and Sprint, mass text notifications are no longer an option.
Looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit? With dozens of festive programs, hundreds of holiday books, and hours of music and movie streaming, the Library has you covered.