This Month at the New Orleans Public Library

 

July Events at the New Orleans Public Library Don't miss the oodles of SUMMER FUN events for adults at the New Orleans Public Library. Free English As A Second Language (ESL) Classes: The New Neighbor Project Learn English, vocabulary, and grammar alongside other ESL students, in-person and free of charge. For more information, visit thenewneighborproject.org, email thenewneighborproject@gmail.com, or call 504-475-4658.   ESL classes will take place at the Library throughout SUMMER FUN and beyond.   Find an ESL class near you Odyssey House Louisiana: Prevention Department Get assistance from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL), a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment.   Services from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL) include the following: FREE HIV/Hep C Testing, Linkage to Treatment, Linkage to Prevention FREE Narcan trainings and Distribution FREE Syringe Access Program Medicaid Enrollment Distribution of safer sex resources Linkage to our Community Health Center for primary care, behavioral health, and MAT services (uninsured, Medicaid, and Medicare) Linkage to our treatment programs: Detox, STR, Long Term in New Orleans and Lake Charles Tuesday, July 05 1pm - 3:30pm   Monday, July 18 1pm - 3:30pm   Location: East New Orleans Regional Library Data Axle Reference Solutions Overview Learn how to use Data Axle database for business and job seeking purposes.   Data Axle Reference Solutions is one of the most detailed and accurate business databases available today, and it's free for NOPL cardholders. In this workshop, Bill Carson from Data Axle will demonstrate how to navigate this resource and how to filter and create lists specific to your business and job seeking needs.    Algiers Regional Library Wednesday, July 06 9:30am - 11am   Norman Mayer Library Wednesday, July 06 1pm - 2:30pm Challenging Behaviors: A Parenting Class Discuss problem behaviors, common causes, and effective strategies for reducing conflict.   Challenging Behaviors is the third parenting class of a series presented by The Parenting Center at Children's Hospital in partnership with the Broadmoor Improvement Association.    While parents attend classes, children are invited to participate in arts & crafts with Little Rainbows Nola from 4:30 - 6pm at the Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor (Multi-Purpose Room). Snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Natori Green, Broadmoor Improvement Association, at 504-233-2213.   Thursday, July 07 4:45pm - 5:45pm   Location: Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Digital Skills for Seniors 50+: Protecting Your Personal Information Online In this hour-long lecture, learn how to stay safe when applying for jobs online, doing research, and more.   Registration Required.   Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ will visit the Library throughout SUMMER FUN.   Find Digital Skills for Seniors 50+ Near You Genealogy Resources: Jefferson Parish Library Edition Learn how to navigate the genealogy resources available in the City Archives & Special Collections at New Orleans Public Library.   Archivist Amanda Fallis will help you find out exactly which records might help with your New Orleans historic and genealogical research, and how to access them at home or in person.    Jefferson Parish Library - River Ridge Branch Thursday, July 07 7pm - 8pm   Jefferson Parish Library - Terrytown Branch Thursday, July 12 7pm - 8pm Online Dating for Seniors Workshop Online dating workshop for people 50+ co-hosted by Ann Parnes of MatchNola.com.   Curious about online dating but unsure where to start? Relationship coach and matchmaker Ann Parnes from Match Made in NOLA will teach first date do's and don'ts. Learn how to navigate popular dating sites, craft a compelling profile, take fantastic photos, and stay safe online. Participants will leave the workshop with a sample profile.   Wednesday, July 27 4pm - 5:30pm   Location: Milton H. Latter Memorial Library   Register Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library. More July SUMMER FUN Events You have received this email because you indicated that you are interested in receiving adult programming emails from the New Orleans Public Library. If this email has been sent in error, please unsubscribe using the link below.   Stay Connected with New Orleans Public Library Manage Your Subscriptions

February Events at the New Orleans Public Library

 

February Events at the New Orleans Public Library

Free AARP Tax-Aide Tax Filing

Receive in-person assistance with your taxes from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Registration required.

 

To register, call 504-233-2316 and provide the following information: 

• Name 
• Best contact phone number 
• Preferred processing site - Algiers Regional Library or Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax preparation help to anyone, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. For more information, visit the AARP's Tax-Aide page.

 

Algiers Regional Library

Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm

 

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Tuesdays 10:00am-1:00pm

What If? Speculative Fiction Short Story Club

Discuss two stories in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alternate history, and/or weird fiction. This virtual short story club meets monthly.

 

“Speculative Fiction” is an umbrella term covering a wide range of fiction from sci-fi and fantasy to ghost stories and fairy tales. Any fiction that deals with “non-reality” generally falls under this category. 

 

February stories:

• “The Evening and the Morning and the Night” by Octavia Butler
• “Shape-ups at Delilah’s” by Rion Amilcar Scott

 

The stories will be available either in the Library catalog or in free online literary magazines. Contact Meliki at maddison@nolalibrary.org for more information about the club or for PDF copies of the stories. Participants may also suggest stories for upcoming sessions. 

Sponsored by the Friends of New Orleans Public Library.  

 

Saturday, February 5
11:30am - 1:00pm

 

Register Here

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.

 

This event takes place on the first and third Mondays of every month.

 

First Monday

Monday, February 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Third Monday

Monday, February 21

2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

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

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January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

 

January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

An Introduction to Genetics for the Genealogist: Consumer Genetic Testing and Reconciling History with Data

Understand consumer genetic testing with basic genetics concepts explained by Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department.

 

How and why did history and science blend to create the field "Genetic Genealogy"? Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department will present on basic genetics concepts to assist genealogists and non-scientists in the interpretation of consumer genetic testing such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. She will provide an overview of her family history with a look at the questions answered and raised by genetic analysis in this Zoom webinar organized by New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries and hosted by the City Archives.

 

Saturday, January 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

 

Register Here

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 1st Mondays. To sign up for the 3rd Mondays too, click here.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

 

Monday, January 03
2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Register Here

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.

 

November's selection is Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.

 

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

 

The selection for January is Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

 

Thursday, January 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm

 

Register Here

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

More January Events

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