EARLY LITERACY EVENTS CHILDREN’S
The New Orleans Public Library ofers storytimes for children from birth to age 5 at all of our locations. Visit nolalibrary.org/early-literacy for more information.
THINK IT! CREATE IT! BUILD IT!
Creative and interactive playtime featuring giant-sized building materials. Spark creativity and promote imaginative play.
Mondays in February from 5pm – 6pm
Mid-City Library
ARTSY BABY: HANDS-ON FUN
Stimulate your baby’s playtime with hands-on, sensory activities and crafts during this early learning program geared for ages 0 – 2.
Wednesdays in February from 10:30am – 11:30am
Algiers Regional Library
LPO’S MUSICAL STORY HOUR
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
Each month during this winter series, an LPO musician and reader will provide a unique storytime experience at the Library for early learners and their families. In February, percussionist Michael Metz will accompany a reading of Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could
Saturday, February 21 from 10:30am – 11am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
LITTLE STEAMERS
A series designed for children ages 3 – 5 years old to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) at the Library.
Register at nolalibrary.co/little-steamers.
Saturday, February 21 from 10:30am – 11:30am Norman Mayer Library
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime. Space is limited.
Register at nolalibrary.co/sensory-storytime.
Saturday, February 28 from 10:30am – 11:30am
Location TBD
SENSORY PLAY
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for inclusive and interactive sensory play and exploration activities.
Register at nolalibrary.co/sensory-play.
Saturday, February 28 from 2pm – 3:30pm
Location TBD
BLUE HOUSE MUSIC: CONNECTING MUSIC
AND EARLY LITERACY
Explore natural connections between language and music through singing and storytelling during this music and early literacy workshop.
Saturday, February 28 from 10:30am – 11am Algiers Regional Library
Create & Play: King Cake Krewe
Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun Mardi Grasthemed program for children ages 2 – 5 and their families.
Friday, February 6 from 10:30am – 11:30am Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
EVENTS
STEAM Club
Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.
MARDI GRAS HEADPIECES
Celebrate Carnival by making your own Mardi Gras Day headgear.
ART SMARTS: HEART ART
Create heart art inspired by artists throughout time.
Other activities include:
• Origami Hearts
• Dungeons and Dragons
• Phonics Fun
• Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla
• Art Smarts: Flower Power
Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.
CHESS CLUB
Beginner and experienced players are welcome at Chess Club. Each session includes instruction as needed but focuses on playing against other participants or Library staf. Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 – 12.
Wednesdays from 4pm – 5pm
Algiers Regional Library Nix Library
Thursdays from 4pm – 5pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST ART HOUR
Participating in this year’s contest? Work on your piece at the Library, with art supplies and inspirational materials provided.
Register at nolalibrary.co/art-hour.
Tuesday, February 3 from 4pm – 5pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Saturday, February 7 from 2pm – 4pm Main Library
Tuesday, February 10 from 4pm – 5pm Norman Mayer Library
Wednesday, February 18 from 4pm – 5pm Alvar Library
Thursday, February 19 from 3:30 – 4:30pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Thursday, February 19 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
Tuesday, February 24 from 4pm – 5pm Nora Navra Library
TAKE & MAKE CRAFT KITS
Pick up a craft kit for children to take and make at home. All Library locations have a limited number of craft kits containing an instruction sheet and items to create a craft. New crafts are available on the first Monday of each month. Additional supplies may be required and will be noted on the instruction sheet.
Share your creations with us by tagging our social accounts @nolalibrary or email impact@nolalibrary.org.
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN
GREATER NEW ORLEANS IMMUNIZATION NETWORK
The Greater New Orleans Immunization Network at Manning Family Children’s will provide free vaccines to children 0 –18 years of age.
Tuesday, February 24 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm Algiers Regional Library
LEGO CLUB
Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks.
Thursday, February 26 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
TEEN & TWEEN EVENTS
TEEN DROP-IN
Hang out, play games, make art, learn a new hobby, or explore new tech at this program for teens ages 11 – 18.
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-drop-in to help us plan supplies.
THEME: MARDI GRAS BEAD MOSAICS
Tuesday, February 3 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
THEME: BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART HOUR
Thursday, February 26 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Robert E. Smith Library
TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 – 18.
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-volunteer-day.
Tuesday, February 3 from 4pm – 6pm Mid-City Library
Tuesday, February 10 from 4pm– 6pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Tuesday, February 24 from 4pm – 6pm Algiers Regional Library
DID YOU KNOW?
THE LIBRARY HAS A TEEN TECH CENTER JUST FOR YOU!
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Main Library (219 Loyola Avenue) is an interest-based learning environment for teens age 13 – 18 to experiment and master new technologies with help from their peers and adult mentors. They can then share their work with other teens across the globe through The Clubhouse Network.
The center is equipped with technology and multimedia tools that can be used for music and video production, interactive programming, graphic design, and more.
The Library also ofers free bus passes to get to Main Library. Call any Library location for information about passes.
Calling all Teen Vounteers!
We’re looking for teens in grades 8 – 12 to be Big Reading Buddies to help early readers in grades K - 2 become more independent readers. Light dinners are served. Fill out an application at nolalibrary.org/teens.
ADULT EVENTS
LATTER LIBRARY
YARN ARTS CIRCLE
Work on your own personal yarn arts projects while enjoying tea and cookies with other local knitters, crocheters, tatters, etc.
Monday, February 2 from 12pm – 1pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
LAW TALK: A DIVORCE LAWYER’S GUIDE TO GETTING MARRIED SMART
Learn what you should consider before getting married at this viewing of a virtual law talk by Camille Patti. After the presentation, ask questions as time allows.
Wednesday, February 4 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Algiers Regional Library
FAMILY PICTURES AND STORIES
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PHOTO SESSIONS
Celebrate your family story. Free portraits and oral history interviews celebrating Black history in families of all forms—chosen, multi-generational, queer, migrant.
Limited to 6 families each day. Reserve your spot by texting The REACH Center at 504-256-6983.
Saturday, February 7 from 11am – 2pm REACH Center
Saturday, February 21 from 11am – 2pm REACH Center
POP-UP VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS
Learn cutting and folding techniques, then get creative to make a festive card for your Valentine or Palentine.
Monday, February 9 from 11:00am – 12:30pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Tuesday, February 10 from 5pm – 6:30pm Alvar Library
Recycle Your Beads at the Library
The Arc of Greater New Orleans will once again have bins at all open Library locations during Carnival season. Drop of your throws to reuse them next year.
LOWNDES COUNTY AND THE ROAD TO BLACK POWER
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
This documentary chronicles the citizens’ movement and young Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee organizers led by Stokely Carmichael who risked their lives for Black voting rights.
Friday, February 20 from 2pm – 4pm Main Library
FIG TREE CARE AND PROPAGATION WITH BARCELO GARDENS
Learn how to start your own fig from an existing tree, and how to properly care for your tree once it’s established. Register to reserve a fig tree cutting to take home with you.
Saturday, February 21 from 10:30am – 11:30am Mid-City Library
STORMING CAESARS PALACE
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Watch the extraordinary life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House advisor.
Tuesday, February 24 from 4pm – 6pm Nora Navra Library
AUTHOR NIGHT AT NORMAN MAYER LIBRARY: BLACK LITERARY VOICES
Celebrate Black History Month and New Orleans culture with readings from local authors, featuring Maurice Carlos Rufn, Skye Jackson, and more.
Thursday, February 26 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Norman Mayer Library
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