This week at the New Orleans Public Library

Tai Chi in the Garden Tai Chi is a martial art derived from the principles of relaxing, grounding, releasing tension, and staying present in the moment. Learn these ancient techniques in the Alvar garden. Classes will be led by Sam from New Orleans Shaolin-Do. Sam is a 3rd-degree black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu under Sifu Joseph Meissner in New Orleans in the lineage of Grandmaster Sin Kwang The'. He is a senior instructor at New Orleans Shaolin-Do and manages the studio.   Alvar Library Wednesday, June 5 from 5pm - 6pm District A Community Input Session We want to hear your experiences, thoughts, and ideas to assist us in planning and prioritizing Library services and resources. Help us plan for the future of the New Orleans Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of New Orleans Public Library. You do not need to live in District A to attend this input session. Community Commitment Education Center (8540 Spruce Street) Wednesday, June 5 from 6pm - 7:30pm BYOWine & Coloring Enjoy a relaxing environment with wine and coloring. For ages 21 & over. East New Orleans Regional Library Thursday, June 6 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm Infinite Summer Book Club Looking for a summer reading challenge? Join the Infinite Summer Book Club and read 100 pages of David Foster Wallace’s "Infinite Jest" each week. Then meet up with others to discuss. At our first meeting, on June 6, we will talk about the reading schedule and other general things. No pre-reading required. Come to as many or few meetings as you like, and follow along at home by visiting http://infinitesummer.org/. Parleaux Beer Lab (634 Lesseps Street) Thursday, June 6 from 6pm - 7pm Genealogy Research Series: Session 1 - Introduction to Genealogy Research with Gaynell Brady Gaynell Brady will lead a participatory seminar designed to get new genealogists acquainted with researching family history. This program is part of the Louisiana Division/City Archives & Special Collections' series on genealogy research. Main Library Saturday, June 8 from 10:30am - 1pm Organic Gardening In Your Backyard Green Light New Orleans’ backyard vegetable garden program manager will offer tips on how to start and maintain an organic garden in your backyard. In partnership with Green Light New Orleans. Nix Library Saturday, June 8 from 11am - 12pm Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library. Summer Fun Has Begun, Sign Up Now! Summer Fun offers hundreds of free events for all ages and chances for everyone to earn and win prizes from June 1 – July 20. Summer Fun is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Get information and sign up here.