All New Orleans Public Library locations will be closed for the holidays on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.

PhotoNOLA: "West End Ruins"

Romi Voorhies's solo landscape series is devoted to the vestiges along Lake Pontchartrain’s southern shore at West End in New Orleans. It was once a beloved and nostalgic restaurant and social hub for local families, friends, and couples. Katrina managed to devastate most all that stood there except for these emotionally stirring remnants. Romi Voorhies is a Louisiana-based photographer and occupational therapist with a love for landscape and abstract photography. This series is made up of both black and white and color prints of the ruins at West End.

Algiers Regional Library

Daily in December during Library hours

One-on-One Computer Tutoring

Designed for adults who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the Library offers.

Norman Mayer Library

Monday, December 23 from 10am - 12pm

New Directions Project with Family Service of Greater New Orleans

Free counseling and case management for individuals who are homeless and have experienced substance use or abuse. Sessions can be in an individual or group setting. Appointments recommended. To make an appointment, contact Jenn Vigue at 504-822-0800 or jvigue@fsgno.org.

Main Library

Monday, December 23 from 2pm - 4pm

Computer Class

Designed for adults who are just beginning to learn about technology or who would like to grow their digital skills and utilize the many digital resources the Library offers.

Nora Navra Library

Thursday, December 26 from 9am - 10am

E-Resources Happy Hour

Learn about the many electronic resources, including e-books and audiobooks, available through the Library. Bring your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader, along with a valid Library card.

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Sunday, December 29 from 1pm - 2pm

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

Bestow a Book this Holiday Season

If you are looking for the perfect gift to give this holiday season, consider the Bestow-A-Book bookplate program, which allows you to purchase books for the New Orleans Public Library in honor or in memory of a loved one, a friend, or family member. Each book purchased for the Library’s collection includes a bookplate with the names of the honoree and the donor (optional) for only $35. All donations to the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Bestow-A-Book program, visit the Friends' website.