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
EARLY LITERACY 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.
BUDDING ARTISTS:
A NATURE-INSPIRED ART AND LITERACY PROGRAM
Create sustainable art projects inspired by nature. A three-week program series designed for children 2 – 5 years old and their caregivers.
Register at nolalibrary.co/buddingartists.
Monday, May 4, 11, 18 from 10:30am – 11am
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Dance, wiggle, and stretch as we use music and movement to practice early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers.
Friday, May 8 from 4pm – 4:30pm Nora Navra Library
BLUE HOUSE MUSIC
Explore natural connections between language and music through singing and storytelling during this music and early literacy workshop.
Saturday, May 9 from 10:30am – 11am Alvar Library
LPO 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. This month, violist Sixto Franco will accompany a reading of Yuyi Morales’s Dreamers.
Saturday, May 9 from 10:30am – 11am
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
STEAM CLUB
Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12.
This month’s activities include:
• Dungeons and Dragons
• Geodes and Geology
• Strawberry DNA
• Art Smarts: Koinobori
• Pequeñas creaciones / Small Creations: Esculpir en arcilla
CREATE & PLAY: JOURNEY TO OUTER SPACE
Practice developing early literacy skills with crafts, hands-on activities, and snacks. A fun, space-themed program for children ages 2 – 5 and their families.
Friday, May 15 from 10:30am – 11:30am Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
SENSORY SATURDAY STORYTIME & PLAYTIME
Families looking for a welcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children can join us for an inclusive and interactive storytime or playtime. Space is limited for each program.
Register at nolalibrary.co/sensory.
Saturday, May 16 from 10:30am – 11:30am & 2pm – 3:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
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, May 23 from 10:30am – 11:30am Alvar Library
• Tangrams
• Game Day
• Make Batik Prints Like Kame Kngwarreye
• Art Smarts: Whimsical Whirligigs
• DIY Lava Lamp
• Rock Painting
Visit nolalibrary.co/STEAM for times and locations.
Thank you, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Dr. Leona Tate!
The author and the Civil Rights pioneer participated in Books & Breakfast in April, to celebrate the culmination of our fourth NOLA Readers 2.0, a collaboration between the New Orleans Public Library and the Louisiana Children’s Museum. NOLA Readers 2.0 provided a literacy experience around one book, Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors for School Equality, for second grade students in New Orleans, through field trips to the Louisiana Children’s Museum and the Main Library.
Visit any Library location to get a free comic and check out our collection of graphic novels and manga.
FRENCH
AND KREYÒL KONEKSYON FOR SUCCESS
Free French and Haitian Kreyòl classes for children and teenagers. Kou franse ak kreyòl ayisyèn gratis pou timoun ak jèn jan.
Register at nolalibrary.co/kreyol.
Saturday, May 2
from 10:30am – 11:30am Algiers Regional Library
CATURDAY: CAT MEET & GREET BY LOUISIANA SPCA WITH THEMED CRAFTS
Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors, craft toys to go back with them to the shelter, and leave with an animal themed book.
Saturday, May 9
from 2pm – 3:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Commnity Center
BAILAMONOS CON RITMEAUX KREWE / DANCE WITH RITMEAUX KREWE
DIVERSIÓN BILINGÜE EN FAMILIA / BILINGUAL FAMILY FUN TIME
Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuituas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo.
Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/ bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books.
Register at nolalibrary.co/diversion-bilingue to help us plan supplies.
Wednesday, May 20 from 5pm – 6:30pm Central City Library
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 staff. 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
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.
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-volunteer-day.
Tuesday, May 5 from 4pm – 6pm Mid-City Library
Tuesday, May 12 from 4pm – 6pm
Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
Wednesday, May 20 from 4pm – 6pm
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS
Earn service-learning hours while helping out at our chess club for kids ages 6 – 12. Knowledge of chess is a bonus, but not required.
Register at nolalibrary.co/chess-volunteers.
Wednesday, May 6 from 4pm – 5:30pm Algiers Regional Library
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 Be Kind 2 Your Mind: Focusing on Mindful Creation & Awareness. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a variety of sensory crafting activities that create a relaxing space through hands-on creativity. Participants will use slime-making and modeling clay materials to craft and sculpt what’s on their minds with peers.
Register at nolalibrary.co/express-yourself to help us plan supplies.
Thursday, May 14 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm Main Library
TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Interested in volunteering at the Library? Volunteering for the first time in a while? Our monthly virtual orientation session shares everything you need to know.
Register at nolalibrary.co/orientation.
Monday, May 4 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
ROBOTICS WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS WITH JESUIT ROBOTICS
Design and program robots to create a new and exciting city. Open to tweens ages 9 – 12.
Register at nolalibrary.co/robotics.
Saturday, May 16 from 2pm – 4pm Mid-City 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. This month’s theme is comic book magnets
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-drop-in to help us plan supplies.
Tuesday, May 19 from 4pm – 5pm Mid-City Library
HOOKED ON BOBA: TEEN CROCHET WORKSHOP
Crochet a boba keychain with instructor Emily Dieu of Stitch Ems. All supplies will be provided. For teens ages 11-18.
Register at nolalibrary.co/teen-crochet.
Thursday, May 21 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm Robert E. Smith Library
ADULT EVENTS
PLANT SWAP
Bring your clippings, propagations, cast of plants, and spare pots to swap and share with others. Make your own seed bomb to propagate local wildflowers.
Friday, May 1
from 10:30am – 12:30pm Milton H. Latter Memorial Library
PREPARE. RESPOND. RECOVER. WITH THE AARP
Learn how to prepare for hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. This workshop covers building a go-bag, protecting important documents, creating a communication plan, and staying informed.
Wednesday, May 6 from 11am – 12pm Nora Navra Library
SOIL MAKING
101 WITH PELICAN GARDENS
Learn the basics of how to make your own garden soil mix to provide nutrients and drainage in your home garden.
Saturday, May 9 from 1pm – 2pm Mid-City Library
BYWATER BOOK CLUB
Read and discuss a variety of literary fiction. New members are always welcome. In May, we are reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
To learn what our other book clubs are reading, visit nolalibrary.org/book-clubs.
Saturday, May 9 from 3pm – 4pm Alvar Library
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR LIBRARY CARDMUSIC AND MEDIA
Movies, music, magazines, and media education are all available free from your Library. Learn how you can access media resources using your Library card.
Tuesday, May 12 from 11am – 12pm Alvar Library
Thursday, May 21 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm Central City Library
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: DR. VIVIENNE
MING
HOW TO ROBOT-PROOF YOUR KIDS (AND YOURSELF)
In an online talk, Dr. Vivienne Ming discusses her book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People
Register at nolalibrary.co/vivienne-ming to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Tuesday, May 12 from 1pm – 2pm
FICTION NIGHT AT KELLER LIBRARY
READINGS FROM RENEWED
Celebrate National Short Story Month with readings from local writers published in the New Orleans Public Library’s own anthology, “Renewed.” Attendees will receive one free copy of the anthology.
Tuesday, May 12 from 5pm – 6:30pm Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center
Thank you to our presenters, partners, and participants for a great GenFest! Thank you NORDC for letting us use Milne Rec Center! We can’t wait to see everyone in 2027!
Period Poverty Awareness Week is May 11
– 17
The Alliance for Period Supplies created Period Poverty Awareness Week to draw attention to the issue of period poverty and the negative impact it has on people who menstruate.
The Library is proud to ofer free period products at all Library locations as a courtesy. In addition, you can pick up a free month’s supply of period products at Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Fill out a card and return it to the information desk, then bring home your free period supply kit. Monthly kits are provided by the Junior League of New Orleans.
BANDLEADER BOOT CAMP
WITH MUSIC AND CULTURE COALITION NEW ORLEANS
Band leaders play an important role in the cultural landscape. This session is aimed at helping them meet their specific challenges.
Wednesday, May 13 from 11:30am – 1pm Nora Navra Library
AUTHOR NIGHT AT HUBBELL LIBRARY: PETER M. WOLF - THE SUGAR KING: LEON GODCHAUX
This biography catalogs the life of Leon Godchaux, who arrived in New Orleans in 1837 a penniless, illiterate, Jewish thirteen-year-old, and went on to become known as the “Sugar King of Louisiana.”
Tuesday, May 19 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cita Dennis Hubbell Library
SENIOR SHIELD PREPARING FOR STORMS, EMERGENCIES, AND RECOVERIES
After storms and emergencies, things can get confusing fast. Paperwork piles up, information conflicts, and risk of scams. Learn more about what to expect after a disaster and how to protect yourself.
Wednesday, May 20 from 10:30am – 12pm Algiers Regional Library
INDIE AUTHOR PROJECT EXPERT SESSION A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE INDIE AUTHOR PROJECT
Learn how the Indie Author Project (IAP) works in this introductory session covering submissions, library access to indie e-books, royalty earning potential, and the annual IAP contest.
Register at nolalibrary.co/expert-session to get the link to this virtual event.
