Adult Craftacular: Hats for Cats

Celebrate National Cat Day by making a little hat for your little cat (or tiny dog). Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. If your cat is nice and likes attention, bring it too.

Main Library

Tuesday, October 29 from 6pm - 7:30pm

Healthy Women New Orleans

This women's health initiative will provide blood pressure screenings, provider consultations, health education, and resources to the women of New Orleans. In partnership with the Mayor's Office of Youth and Families, the New Orleans Health Department, and The Touro Infirmary Foundation.

Alvar Library

Saturday, November 2 from 10am - 12pm

Pumpkin Smash

Did you know that most of the 1.91 billion pounds of pumpkins grown annually in the US end up in landfills? Instead, bring your pumpkins to Compost NOW. Prizes and giveaways while supplies last. Visit compost-now.org for more information.

Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

Saturday, November 2 from 11am - 1pm

Reading with Oprah Book Club

Discuss a new book that's recommended in O Magazine each month. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments are provided. November's selection is Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson. Pick up a copy of the book to check out at the circulation desk.

Norman Mayer Library

Saturday, November 2 from 3pm - 4pm

Sewing Class: Tote Bags

Learn how to sew from X'Zavior Crockett, a professional fashion designer, by making a tote bag. Registration required. Call the Library at 504-596-2641 to register for this class and get the list of materials. You are encouraged to bring your own sewing machine if you have one.

Algiers Regional Library

Sunday, November 3 from 2pm - 4:30pm

Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library.

We're the Library. The New Orleans Public Library.

There's still time to buy tickets to the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library's James Bond-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Main Library on Saturday November 9 from 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Proceeds from this ticketed fundraising event will support the Library's 2020 Summer Fun program.

The first-place winner will receive two (2) domestic round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines. Guests will celebrate their successes after the hunt with live music by SOUL Brass Band and the Worry Free Jazz Duo, presented by Young Audiences; an open bar; and a silent auction. Some of our city’s best eateries, including Gattuso's, Liberty Cheesecake, Zea, Tartine, Laurel Street Bakery, and Munch Factory, will be serving delicious food throughout the night. Proper spy attire encouraged.

Auction items include artwork by Dr. Bob, jewelry from Mignon Faget, 3 custom-built Little Free Libraries, LSU home game football tickets, a chartered fishing trip for 4, resort packages, luxury services, and more.

Buy your tickets here.