All Library locations will be closed on Friday, December 13 for an All Staff Day. The Main Library will close at 4pm on Thursday, December 12 in preparation for All Staff Day.

Career Online High School Information Session

Adults, age 19 and older, who are interested in earning their high school diploma through the Library’s free online program, are invited to learn more at an information session. The Library and YMCA Educational Services (YES!) have partnered to make it easier for adults to earn their high school diplomas – online, for free, and in as little as five months. The Career Online High School program is free to adults, ages 19 & older, who have successfully completed 8th grade and who live in Orleans Parish. Minors should pursue their high school education through existing high school programs.

The Career Online High School program provides:

A personal academic coach
Convenient 24/7 online classroom access
Special training focused on ten in-demand industries
Tools for starting or advancing careers, including résumés and cover letters

For those unable to attend a session, Career Online High School information can be found here.

Algiers Regional Library

Monday, December 9 from 6pm - 7pm

Rebuilding Your Credit with United Way of Southeast Louisiana

In a post-Great Recession world, demand for credit transparency has been implemented. Learn about credit features, best practices to build credit, and how to identify and avoid identity theft.

East New Orleans Regional Library

Tuesday, December 10 from 5pm - 6:30pm

Workforce Development Series: Bring Your Résumé Night

Bring your résumé for Jessica to review and make recommendations on any changes to improve it. Ask your important résumé questions specific to your experience and targeted position. (Bring 2 copies of your résumé for review.) Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time and sign in to have your résumé reviewed.

Have you noticed how the world is changing around you due to advances in technology? Do you feel confident that you are making the right choices in your professional career? These workshops will provide the strategies and techniques to find the right job and career for you. Jessica Rareshide is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) whose speaking presentations have focused on career topics to current business matters.

Nora Navra Library

Wednesday, December 11 from 6pm - 7pm

OutLOUD Advisory Board

Meet other people, share your ideas, plan LGBTQ+-friendly events, and learn some health info. Free food and swag. For ages 13 - 24. Register here. For more information, contact Kali Pauling at 504-606-0679 or kali.pauling@nola.gov. In partnership with the LGBTQ+ Health Initiative.

Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center

Saturday, December 14 from 10am - 12pm

Job Searching and Your Library

Learn how to navigate the Louisiana Workforce Commission's website to find job listings and training resources. Discussion will also include SNAP benefits and the Child Care Assistance Program.

Robert E. Smith Library

Saturday, December 14 from 1pm - 3pm

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

Listen to music with Freegal

Download up to 7 songs per week to most electronic devices or stream music for up to 6 hours per day. Choose from over 13 million songs and over 15,000 music videos.