Family Recipe Preservation Workshop

From Grandma's pumpkin pie to Uncle Joe's spaghetti sauce, family recipes are heirlooms worthy of passing on to future generations. Learn strategies for preserving them so they can be enjoyed for years to come.

Mid-City Library

Monday, November 12 from 6pm - 7pm

The Basics of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a progressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. This workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Topics will include symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, the benefits of early detection, treatment, hope for the future, and more.

Smith Library

Tuesday, November 13 from 6pm - 7pm

Cities of the Dead

New Orleans iconic cemeteries evolved from necessity and diversity. Photographer, writer, and artist Sally Asher shows us their function and beauty.

Children's Resource Center Library

Wednesday, November 14 from 6pm - 7:30pm

Entrepreneurship in New Orleans: An Introduction

Learn more about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Orleans as well as the resources available to local entrepreneurs with Propeller. Propeller grows and supports entrepreneurs to tackle social and environmental disparities. Through a variety of business accelerator programs, pitch competitions, and community workshops, Propeller has supported over 200 ventures since 2011.

Alvar Library

Wednesday, November 14 from 6pm - 8pm

Author Talk: Sheba Turk

Sheba Turk is an anchorwoman like no other. Strong and capable, she forged a path to her successful career with perseverance and hard work. She seized the opportunities given to her and overcame enormous obstacles along the way. In her timely and moving book, Off Air: My Journey to the Anchor Desk, Turk shows us that we too can smooth that bumpy path using the wisdom earned in the early stages of her own career. She covers topics ranging from mentorship to establishing your own brand.

Nora Navra Library

Thursday, November 15 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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