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Bike Infrastructure Workshop

Learn about the different types of bike infrastructure you'll see in New Orleans, as well as how to safely navigate these bikeways whether biking, walking or driving.

Bike Easy will also give some updates on new complete streets infrastructure around the city.

In partnership with Bike Easy.

Register Here

Tuesday, May 18 from 6pm - 7pm

Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club

Solve crimes together and discover “who dun it” on Zoom. Each month, a new selection will be unveiled. New members are always welcome.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email Shelby at sgoddard@nolalibrary.org for information and if you’re new to the book club.

May's selection is The Missing American by Kwei Quartey.

Visit catalog.nolalibrary.org to check out the upcoming selections. Books are usually available in multiple formats -- print, e-audiobooks, and e-books.

Register Here

Thursday, May 20 from 4pm - 5:30pm

Virtual Creative Writing Workshop

Writers will create, share, and critique original work while learning to develop their own voice and style via Zoom. Novice and experienced writers are welcome. Registration required.

This program is led by Kathleen Balma, a Pushcart Prize-winning poet, Fulbright fellow, and librarian at New Orleans Public Library. Email her at kbalma@nolalibrary.org to register and to get the Zoom meeting information. Interested persons only need to register once to attend any/all events in this series.

All genres are welcome. Participants may submit poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or a short excerpt from a play/screenplay or novel.

Katy will use standard workshop/peer critique norms and etiquette, which will be reviewed briefly at the beginning of each workshop. Etiquette and norms are as follows:

Treat everyone with civility and respect.
Be mindful of what you are making visible to others; all visuals should be appropriate for a public meeting space.
Please mute your mic and refrain from making written comments when your own work is being critiqued.
Creative expressions are welcome; hate speech is not.

Saturday, May 22 from 1pm - 3pm

Yarn Arts Craft Circle

Share skills and techniques to learn from and with one another while working on your own yarn and thread arts projects. All ages are welcome.

Note: Registering for this program signs you up for the 4th Saturdays. To sign up for the 2nd Saturdays too, click here.

Did you know that the Library gives you access to Creativebug? Creativebug has hundreds of art & craft video tutorials taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Sponsored by the Friends of New Orleans Public Library.

Register Here

Saturday, May 22 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Expanding Library Services on May 17

Beginning Monday, May 17, the New Orleans Public Library will expand services, including allowing patrons to come into Library buildings without making appointments.

The Library will continue to follow City health officials and CDC guidelines in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing. As City of New Orleans government buildings, all New Orleans Public Library locations require masking.

Expanded services include the following:

Libraries open for walk-in service: tables and chairs will also be available
Library Hours Expanded: Mondays - Thursdays from 10am - 6pm and Fridays & Saturdays from 10am - 5pm
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Library will only be open for contactless pick-up & drop-off on Mondays & Wednesdays from 10am - 1pm.
- Due to facilities maintenance, Alvar Library will only be open for contactless pick-up & drop-off on Mondays - Thursdays from 10am - 6pm and Fridays & Saturdays from 10am - 5pm.
- The City Archives & Special Collections are open by appointment Mondays - Fridays from 10am - 5pm. Please contact the Archives at 504-596-2610 or archivist@nolalibrary.org for assistance or to schedule an appointment.
Book Drops open
Outdoor programming with registration, masking, and social distancing required

Continued services include the following:

Contactless Pick-Up & Drop-Off at all locations
Take & Make Craft Pick-Up for children and teens at all locations

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