Impact Stories
Teen Voices: Kaylee on Interning at the Library
Kaylee Perry shares her experience interning at the New Orleans Public Library, through the YouthForce NOLA program.
June 24, 2025
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Teen Voices: Matthew on Read & Ride RTA Passes
For 15-year-old Matthew Densen, the New Orleans Public Library is a place to spend time with his friends, get out of the house, and explore his creativity.
February 11, 2025
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Teen Voices: Elix on Feeling Welcome
New Orleans 7th grader Elix speaks about how speaking on a youth panel made them feel welcome and seen at the New Orleans Public Library.
December 12, 2024
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Teen Voices: Hannah on Volunteering at the Library
Hannah Nides is a musician, avid movie watcher, and Library-lover. Last fall, the 17-year-old started volunteering with the Library’s Youth Programming Department, where she helped develop new procedures, facilitated programs, and fulfilled a life-long dream of working in a library.
August 30, 2024
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‘I think it’s Rad:’ Library Club Inspires Girls to Code
For the past few weeks, 7th graders Gracie Hodes and Sophia Vernier–Molinario have spent every Monday afternoon building their coding and creativity skills at the New Orleans Public Library’s Girls Who Code Club.
November 18, 2021
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‘Their Opinions Matter’: Library Program Empowers Teens to Find Their Voice
Growing up, New Orleans-based activist Toni Jones said she always had people to look up to for inspiration, empowerment, and guidance. Now, Jones hopes to do the same for this new generation, which is why she partnered with the Library to present Young Activists Speak Out last July.
July 8, 2021
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