New Orleans Public Library: Volume 2 Issue 3 by Gambit New Orleans

IT’S RAINING, IT’S POURING STORY HOUR

Springtime rain brings rainbows at this Saturday story hour full of songs, books and activities. For children ages 0 – 5 and their families.

Saturday, March 14 from 11am – 12pm Mid-City Library

CELEBRATE WITH THE LIBRARY

Springtime

EASY TO GROW VEGGIES WITH PELICAN GARDENS

Which vegetables are easy to grow in your garden? Learn about growing vegetables in our climate and take home some seeds and starters to plant.

Saturday, March 21 from 1pm – 2pm Alvar Library

MACRAME PLANT HANGERS

Learn to create a macrame hanger for a potted plant. All materials are provided, but supplies are limited. Available space in this workshop will be given ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served, beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Monday, March 23 from 5pm – 6:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

PLANT SWAP

Bring your clippings, propagations, cast of plants, and spare pots to swap and share with others. While you are here, check out some seeds from the Hubbell Seed Library.

Saturday, March 28 from 10:30am – 12:20pm Alvar Library

Main Library

219 Loyola Avenue (504) 596-2570

Algiers Regional Library

3014 Holiday Drive (504) 596-2641

Alvar Library 913 Alvar Street (504) 596-2667

Central City Library

2020 Jackson Avenue, Suite 139 (504) 596-3110

Children’s Resource Center Library 913 Napoleon Avenue (504) 596-2628

Desire / Florida Satellite Location 3250 Industry Street

East New Orleans Regional Library 5641 Read Boulevard (504) 596-0200

Cita Dennis Hubbell Library 725 Pelican Avenue (504) 596-3113

Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

4300 South Broad Avenue (504) 596-2660

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 1611 Fats Domino Avenue (504) 596-2695

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library 5120 Saint Charles Avenue (504) 596-2625

Norman Mayer Library 3001 Gentilly Boulevard (504) 596-3100

Mid-City Library

4140 Canal Street (504) 596-2654

Nora Navra Library 1902 Saint Bernard Avenue (504) 596-3118

Nix Library 1401 South Carrollton Avenue (504) 596-2630

REACH Center

2022 St. Bernard Avenue, Building C (504) 256-6983

Robert E. Smith Library 6301 Canal Boulevard (504) 596-2638 /nolalibrary @nolalibrary

SENSORY PLAY

EARLY LITERACY EVENTS CHILDREN’S EVENTS

The New Orleans Public Library ofers storytimes for children from birth to age 5 and playtimes for ages 2 – 5 at all of our locations. Visit nolalibrary.org/ early-literacy for more information

LPO’S MUSICAL STORY HOUR

LPO’s Musical Story Hour highlights a musician from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra who will perform alongside the reading of a classic children’s book.

Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am – 11am

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Music & Movement

Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills and build the foundations of reading and writing. This program is for children ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers.

Friday, March 13 from 4pm – 4:30pm Nora Navra Library

SENSORY-FRIENDLY STORYTIME

Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime. Space is limited.

Saturday, March 14

from 10:30am – 11:30am Norman Mayer Library

Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for inclusive and interactive sensory play and exploration activities.

Saturday, March 14 from 2pm – 3:30pm Norman Mayer Library

CREATE & PLAY: ONCE UPON A RHYME

Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun nursery rhyme-themed program for children ages 2 – 5 and their families.

Friday, March 20 from 10:30am – 11:30am Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

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, March 21 from 10:30am – 11:30am Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

LITTLE STEAMERSENGINEERING

A series designed for children ages 3 – 5 years old to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) at the Library.

Saturday, March 28 from 10:30am – 11:30am Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

FRENCH AND KREYÒL KONEKSYON FOR SUCCESS

New Orleans and Haiti have long shared deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties. This program seeks to honor and reinvigorate those connections through language education, community engagement, and public cultural programming. This program is open to children and teens ages 6 – 18 and includes lessons with light refreshments.

Nouòlenz ak Ayiti makonnen depi lontan nan zafè listwa, lang ak kilti. French & Kreyòl Koneksyon for Success oswa Koneksyon Franse ak Kreyòl pou Siksè an kreyòl, se yon pwogram ki met sou plas pou onore ak ranfòse koneksyon sa yo atravè edikasyon lang, angajman kominotè, ak pwogram kiltirèl piblik.

First Saturdays in March through May from 10:30am – 11:30am Algiers Regional Library

STEAM CLUB

Experiment, create, or craft at this handson STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.

This month’s activities include:

• Build-Your-Own Sand Timer (registration required)

• Art Smarts: All About Orange

• Binary Bracelets

• Game Day

• Dungeons and Dragons

• Weather Cycle in a Bag

• Pequeñas creaciones: Esculpir en arcilla / Small Creations: Sculpting in Clay

• Sticker Making

• Scratch Art

• Clementine Hunter & Folk Art (registration required)

• Art Smarts: Retablos

Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.

READING BUDDIES X WEE

WRITE FOR KIDS WITH 826 NOLA

Have fun while building literacy skills. Kids in grades K-2 read, write, and play games with teen mentors to strengthen literacy skills through creative storytelling, writing, and reading activities. Light dinner will be served.

FAMILIA / BILINGUAL FAMILY

Wednesdays from March 11 – April 8 from 5pm – 6:15pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

DOGGIE

DAY: DOG MEET & GREET BY LOUISIANA

SPCA

WITH THEMED CRAFTS

Louisiana SPCA dogs and puppies are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these ﬂufy visitors, craft toys to go back with them to the shelter, and leave with an animal themed book.

Saturday, March 14 from 2pm – 3:30pm Central City Library

MATH FESTIVAL FOR KIDS WITH JULIA ROBINSON MATHEMATICS FESTIVAL

Hands-on math puzzles and games for kids, teens, and their families. Plus, educators can try activities to take back to their students. The festival is in town for one day only!

Tuesday, March 17 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm Main Library

FUN TIME

Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuitas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo.

Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/ bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books.

Wednesday, March 18 from 5pm – 6:30pm Central City Library

BRAIN DAY

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week with fun activities for kids around the brain and its function. For children ages 6 – 12.

Saturday, March 21 from 12pm – 4pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

MARDI DE MUSIQUE PERFORMANCE EN FRANÇAIS

Don’t miss the French-language musical group from Hynes UNO. These talented elementary school performers will preview their Jazz Fest debut with a lively set of original and beloved classics.

Saturday, March 28 from 11am – 12pm Norman Mayer Library

TEEN & TWEEN EVENTS

TEEN VOLUNTEER DAY

Serve your community, be creative, socialize, and earn service-learning hours. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 – 18.

Tuesday, March 3 from 4pm – 6pm Mid-City Library

Tuesday, March 10 from 4pm – 6pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Wednesday, March 18 from 4pm – 6pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

Tuesday, March 24 from 4pm – 6pm Algiers Regional Library

TEEN

VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITY: READING BUDDIES X WEE WRITE WITH 826 NOLA

Teens in grades 8 – 12 may sign up to volunteer as a Big Reading Buddy this fall to help early readers (in grades K – 2) become more independent readers. Light dinner will be served. This opportunity provides around 10 volunteer hours over 6 weeks. A brief phone interview and online orientation are required prior to volunteering with this program.

Wednesdays from March 4 – April 8 from 4:45pm – 6:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

EXPRESS YOURSELF!

MONTHLY TRANS & QUEER TEEN HANGOUT

WITH THE NEW ORLEANS PRIDE CENTER

Enjoy games, activities, and pizza each month at this drop-in event for teens ages 11 – 18. This month’s theme is Buttoned Up In Herstory: Elevating All Women’s Voices. Step up to our button maker and craft a badge that shines with the stories, voices, and strength of women across time. Whether your message is daring, uplifting, heartfelt, or lighthearted, this is your canvas to share what moves you. Create, connect, and celebrate the power of women’s inspiration together.

Thursday, March 12 from 4:30pm – 5:40pm Main Library

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.

Theme: Collage Self Portraits Tuesday, March 17 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library

Theme: Pin-Back Button-Making Thursday, March 19 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Robert E. Smith Library

ROBOTICS WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS WITH JESUIT ROBOTICS

Design and program robots to create a new and exciting city. Open to tweens ages 9 – 12.

Saturday, March 21 from 2pm – 4pm Nora Navra Library

ADULT EVENTS

LEARN TO TYPE WITHOUT LOOKING AND HAVE FUN TOO!

Learn typing skills, including the ability to ﬁnd keys on the keyboard. Increase your comfort level in using a computer. For all ages 16 and up and all computer skill levels.

Registration recommended at nolalibrary.co/typing.

Tuesdays in March from 10am – 11:30am Main Library

LOOKING FOR A JOB? LET US MAKE IT EASIER

Drop By the Upstairs Computer Area

Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a second set of eyes, we’ve got your back. All with assistance from Library staf and your fellow community members.

Wednesdays in March from 1pm – 2pm Algiers Regional Library

CENTRAL CITY BOOK SALON

Read and discuss a variety of fabulous, fun, fierce, and finely-crafted books. New members always welcome. This month we’ll be discussing Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.

Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Central City Library

WATERCOLOR FLOWERS

Play with color and form by arranging a still life with silk ﬂowers and recreating an abstract version with watercolor paints. Beginners welcome.

Registration recommended at nolalibrary.co/watercolor-flowers.

Thursday, March 5 from 4pm – 6pm Algiers Regional Library

Thursday, March 19 from 11am – 1pm

Robert E. Smith Library

LISTENING LOUNGE: FOR THE RECORD

A show-and-tell listening party for vinyl record fans and collectors. Bring your favorite or most special records to share and play at the Library.

Saturday, March 7 from 2pm – 4pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

PREPARE TO CARE WITH THE AARP

No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, a good framework, support network, and resources to guide you and your loved one can make things easier.

Tuesday, March 10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Algiers Regional Library

Thursday, March 19 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Robert E. Smith Library

ONE PAGE AT A TIMEA READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP WITH KATE BALDWIN

In this workshop based on George Saunders’ A Swim in a Pond in The Rain, participants will analyze Saunders’ work, followed by targeted writing prompts. All readers and writers welcome.

Wednesday, March 11 from 11am – 12pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

STREET PERFORMANCE AND THE LAW

WITH MUSIC AND CULTURE COALITION OF NEW ORLEANS

Learn about the history of street performance in New Orleans, the many (and sometimes confusing) laws they have to follow, and hear directly from some of the performers themselves.

Thursday, March 12 from 12pm – 1:30pm

Norman Mayer Library

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

NORDC’s Milne Rec Center (5420 Franklin Ave)

For more information, visit nolacityarchives.org/genfest

LAW TALK: EXPUNGEMENTS

Learn about expungements at this viewing of a virtual law talk with an attorney from the Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana. After the talk, ask questions as time allows. There will be no lawyers on site.

Wednesday, March 18 from 12pm – 1pm Central City Library

TEATIME READING NOOKA SHORT STORY BOOK CLUB FOR BUSY FOLK

Read specially selected short stories and have a cozy conversation over tea and cookies. This month we’ll be reading Semplica Girl Diaries by George Saunders.

Saturday, March 21 from 2pm – 4pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

AUTHOR NIGHT AT NORA NAVRA: MYSTERY AND NOIR

Tom Andes, Danny Cherry, Ariadne Blayde, and Jon Hébert will read a selection of mystery, noir, and crime ﬁction with a New Orleans twist.

Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Nora Navra Library