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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month and the Library has tons of books, movies, programs, and more to help you celebrate.

November 3, 2025 No Comments

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The New Orleans Public Library has resources, programs, and activities all year round to help your classrooms.

October 23, 2025 No Comments

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Spooky season has sunk its icy claws into us again and Dr. Dewey is back with a special House of Schlock Halloween double feature.

October 21, 2025 No Comments

Crescent City Sounds

New Orleans-based band Plomo has been playing together since 2022, and their album “Somos Plomo,” featured on Crescent City Sounds.

September 25, 2025 No Comments

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In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, Library associate Henri Fourroux has recommendations of what to read to better understand dementia.

September 21, 2025 No Comments

Crescent City Sounds

Erick Santero is a musician, producer, and Library lover. His album Canciones de Amor y Protesta, is featured on Crescent City Sounds.

September 18, 2025 1 Comment

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The New Orleans Public Library is seeking new music submissions for Crescent City Sounds, a locally-focused streaming platform, through October 7.

September 2, 2025 No Comments

Crescent City Sounds

Allay Earhart is a New Orleans native, rapper, and Library worker. His album “Great Habits, Great Heights,” is featured on Crescent City Sounds.

August 28, 2025 No Comments

Israel has been coming to the Library since he was 6 years old, finding support, friendship, and a safe space along the way.

August 19, 2025 No Comments

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Ayanna Hughes is 14 years old, loves sewing, art, reading and exploring different teen programs at the New Orleans Public Library.

August 12, 2025 1 Comment