Good Rockin's Rhythm & Blues in the French Quarter

Eric Seiferth will discuss rhythm and blues as it relates to the French Quarter and the development of rock ‘n roll through recordings, radio, and live performance. Eric Seiferth is a curator and historian at The Historic New Orleans Collection focusing on 20th-century New Orleans and the musical heritage of the city. Since joining the Collection, he has co-curated a number of exhibitions including "Storyville: Madams and Music," awarded “Exhibition of the Year” by the LEH in 2017, and "New Orleans Medley: Sounds of the City." He is also currently directing the New Orleans Civil Rights Oral History Project, funded in part through a National Park Service Grant. He earned his BA and MA in American history from Tulane University.

Algiers Regional Library

Monday, February 10 from 6pm - 7:45pm

Odyssey House Louisiana Mobile Unit

Odyssey House Louisiana will provide free health services, including HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counselling, Medicaid registration, syringe exchange, and more. In partnership with Odyssey House Louisiana. Sponsored by Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

Main Library

Tuesday, February 11 from 3pm - 6pm

Black History Under the Kanopy: A Series Featuring African American Movies on Kanopy

Spies of Mississippi film screening followed by discussion. Directed by Dawn Porter, Spies Of Mississippi is the inside story of the Mississippi Sovereignty Commission, a secret agency created by the state in the 1950s to spy on its own citizens and maintain segregation. Light refreshments will be served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

East New Orleans Regional Library

Wednesday, February 12 from 6pm - 8pm

Ask About the Census

Are you interested in getting paid as a census taker? Do you have questions about the census? Get the answers at a personalized, one-on-one educational drop-in.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Thursday, February 13 from 5pm - 7pm

Saturday, February 15 from 1pm - 3pm

Celebrating African American Dance & Sound

All ages are welcome to learn classic African and African American dance and history from author and choreographer Mendy Greer.

Nora Navra Library

Saturday, February 15 from 2pm - 4:30pm

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