Free AARP Tax Help

Free tax help is available, offered on a first-come, first served basis. Bring the following to complete your taxes:

2019 tax documents
Photo ID for each taxpayer
Social Security cards for every individual on tax return
Checking/Savings account information

Algiers Regional Library

Monday, February 3 from 10am - 3pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Tuesday, February 4 from 10am - 2pm

East New Orleans Regional Library

Wednesday, February 5 from 10am - 3pm

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Thursday, February 6 from 10am - 2pm

Yarn Art

Learn how to crochet and knit and hang out with other crafters. If you already know how, come hang out anyway. Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.

East New Orleans Regional Library

Tuesday, February 4 from 5:30pm - 7pm

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, February 5 from 5pm - 6pm

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 online. 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, February 8 from 10am - 12pm

Mardi Gras Indian Panel: A Family Affair

Learn about the vibrant New Orleans tradition and culture of Mardi Gras Indians during this panel led by Big Chief Kevin Turner.

Algiers Regional Library

Sunday, February 9 from 2pm - 4pm

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

Contemporary Arts Center & New Canal Lighthouse Museum Now Part of the Culture Pass Program

The Library has partnered with several cultural institutions throughout New Orleans to offer daily passes for free entry for New Orleans Public Library cardholders who live in Orleans Parish and are 18 and older. To get more information and to reserve your daily passes, visit culturepass.nolalibrary.org.