This Week at the New Orleans' Public Library

 

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. Nix Library is temporarily closed for facility upgrades. Information about this project can be found here. Library locations are providing 45-Minute In-Library Sessions and Contactless Materials Pick-Up & Drop-Off during specified times.   Have questions about your Library account, e-resources, or other Library information? Talk to a librarian virtually here. Community Office Hours - District A Community Office Hours enable City Hall to be more accessible, responsive, and helpful to a greater number of local residents. By appointment only.   This program creates a two-way street of effective communication and information sharing in order to more effectively address important neighborhood issues. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. To make an appointment in your district, please call 504-658-4933 or click the register button.   Register   Mid-City Library Monday, April 12 from 10:30am - 5pm Tuesday, April 13 from 10:30am - 5pm Wednesday, April 14 from 10:30am - 5pm Community Office Hours - District B Community Office Hours enable City Hall to be more accessible, responsive, and helpful to a greater number of local residents. By appointment only.   This program creates a two-way street of effective communication and information sharing in order to more effectively address important neighborhood issues. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. To make an appointment in your district, please call 504-658-4933 or click the register button.   Register   Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center Monday, April 12 from 10:30am - 5pm Tuesday, April 13 from 10:30am - 5pm Wednesday, April 14 from 10:30am - 5pm Community Office Hours - District E Community Office Hours enable City Hall to be more accessible, responsive, and helpful to a greater number of local residents. By appointment only.   This program creates a two-way street of effective communication and information sharing in order to more effectively address important neighborhood issues. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. To make an appointment in your district, please call 504-658-4933 or click the register button.   Register   East New Orleans Regional Library Monday, April 12 from 10:30am - 5pm Tuesday, April 13 from 10:30am - 5pm Wednesday, April 14 from 10:30am - 5pm Once There Was a Girl - Author Talk with Wendy Reed Randall Wendy Reed Randall will read from her memoir and talk about her childhood growing up in the Florida Housing Projects in New Orleans.   Once There Was a Girl is the poignant true story of Wendy Reed Randall, a young black woman struggling to grow up in the Florida Housing Projects in New Orleans. Facing abject poverty, rampant crime, and formidable challenges, she believed against all odds that she would somehow survive.   Register   Monday, April 12 from 5:30pm - 7pm Community Office Hours - District C Community Office Hours enable City Hall to be more accessible, responsive, and helpful to a greater number of local residents. By appointment only.   This program creates a two-way street of effective communication and information sharing in order to more effectively address important neighborhood issues. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. To make an appointment in your district, please call 504-658-4933 or click the register button.   Register   Algiers Regional Library Tuesday, April 13 from 10:30am - 5pm Second Chances: Re-Entry for Women - Informational Session With an aim to reduce the probability of women returning to prison, 2nd Chance Living PMI will present information about the workforce development and mental health resources that they offer.   Trelise Baker and Brishawna Silby of 2nd Chance Living PMI will share information about their organization's mission: To improve the lives of formerly incarcerated women in underserved communities by providing community resources -- that reduce the probability of returning to prison -- through workforce development and mental health services. This information session covers Success Tools for 2nd Chance: Services Offered - (career readiness training and education, mental health counseling, personal finance and budgeting, entrepreneurship education, and culture awareness) How To Apply Benefits of Their Program Library Resources and the organization's "Book of the Month" (Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington) Q&A The New Orleans Public Library also offers helpful lists of related community resources and job hunting resources on our website.   In partnership with 2nd Chance Living PMI.   Register   Wednesday, April 14 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.   April's selection is The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben.   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.   Visit catalog.nolalibrary.org to check out the upcoming selections. Books are usually available in multiple formats -- print, e-audiobooks, and e-books.   Register   Thursday, April 15 from 4pm - 5:30pm Reading Latina Voices - Educators' Book Club High school educators will discuss books focusing on the Latina experience.   April's selection is American Street by Ibi Zoboi.   About the series: Tulane University and the New Orleans Public Library have partnered to host an online book group for educators. The books selected are recognized by the Américas Award and focus on women and the Latina experience.   Sponsored by AfterCLASS and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University.   Register   Thursday, April 15 from 6pm - 8pm "Coming to America" Book Club Explore and discuss Jewish and Latinx experiences of immigration through a series of novels. April's selection is Motl the Cantor’s Son by Sholem Aleichem.   A limited number of free copies of these books will be available to program participants, first come, first served, at Milton H. Latter Memorial Library. Instructions for requesting copies will be emailed to you after you complete the registration.   For more information, or if you have questions, email Maria at mlandrum@nolalibrary.org.   About the series: The Yiddish Book Center’s “Coming to America” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is a program in which librarians arrange reading groups to discuss three books of Yiddish literature in translation, and one book related to an immigrant community served by their library.   The Yiddish Book Center’s “Coming to America” Reading Groups for Public Libraries is made possible by a gift from Sharon Karmazin. In partnership with the Goldring Family Foundation Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs, a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans.   Register   Sunday, April 18 from 12pm - 1:30pm Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org/events or contact the Library. Get Crafty with Creativebug Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Watch classes anytime, anywhere.

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This Week at the Crescent City Farmer's Market

 

April 5, 2021

FRESH & LOCAL: Strawberry Edition In Louisiana, strawberries are typically available from November through May. Shoppers leaving for home with stacks of flats in their arms become a common sight this time of year. Strawbs are the first fruit to ripen each spring and they usher us into a delicious and colorful blueberry, watermelon and peach-filled summer. Strawberries have been the crimson crown jewel of Louisiana fruit production since the 1800s. Following a wave of Italian and Hungarian immigrants going into strawberry production, LA’s strawberry peak in the 1920s saw 14,000 acres in production, with fruit being shipped across the country. Today, there are only about 350 acres in cultivation, but that means that berries stay closer to home. You can get four delectable varieties at the Crescent City Farmers Market - festival, frontier, camino real (most common), and radiant. Get your strawberry fix at all of our weekly markets and home delivery box by way of Isabel’s Tamales & Produce, Johndale’s Farm, Faust Farms, Fletcher Farms, and Joe Fekete Family Farm.

PICKS OF THE WEEK: Now Hiring: Farmers Market Curriculum Developer Market Umbrella is currently accepting applications for a contract position for a Farmers Market Curriculum Developer to assist with developing SNAP-Education local, seasonal-specific curriculum for implementation at Crescent City Farmers Markets and beyond. The job description can be found on our website for more information.

Farmstand Live Farmstand Entertainment is the recently founded organization dedicated to rebuilding New Orleans’ post-COVID-19 cultural economy through three critical industries: Entertainment, Hospitality and Farming. In an effort to boost these sectors while giving locals and visitors a new platform for live music, dining and fun, the organization has just announced the inaugural events for Farmstand Live – a series of cultural experiences featuring live music, culinary delights and farm fresh produce served up in a drive-in setting. Taking place on the two Saturdays of what are traditionally Jazz Fest weekends (April 24th and May 1st, 2021), the first two events of Farmstand Live will take place at the Shrine on Airline and feature live performances by some of New Orleans’ critically acclaimed musicians; prepared dinners from the city’s finest restaurants; and farm fresh produce boxes from Crescent City Farmers Market. Tickets on sale now!

Get Ready to GiveNOLA It’s less than a month away - this special day, an initiative of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is a one day online giving event when everyone who loves our region can support their favorite causes by donating to local nonprofit organizations serving our community. So mark your calendars for May 4, 2021 and get ready to GiveNOLA to the market that you love!

Vote for Crescent City Farmers Market CCFM has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best's Farmers Markets! USA TODAY 10Best's panel of food and travel experts narrowed down the field to their top 20, and now we need you to vote for Crescent City Farmers Market as your favorite farmers market in the USA. Vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, April 12 at noon ET. Thank you!

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VENDOR OF THE WEEK: Joe Fekete Family Farm This family-owned and operated farm grows produce right outside of Amite, Louisiana. A career educator now retired, Joe Fekete wanted to get back to his roots and reconnect with the earth. Farming has allowed him to settle into his niche: playing in the dirt. This farmer embraces the cyclical nature of the land and doesn’t try to fight mother nature. By growing seasonal produce, Joe Fekete’s Family Farm helps to restore balance in nature and in the local community. Joe suffered significant crop loss after the recent freeze, but is working his way back to the Tuesday market weekly and hopes to have strawberries soon!

RECIPES OF THE WEEK: Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Cobbler This all-American recipe is sure to be a hit at the dinner table with friends or kept as a breakfast that reheats well for the week. The cobbler comes together using pantry staples, with a few extra goodies (like peanut butter chips!) to keep things fun. Cornstarch makes a great substitute for the tapioca and the recipe’s author, local cookbook author Joy the Baker, encourages other tasty additions, like chocolate chips or nuts of choice. What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook or even Twitter and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!

MARKETS THIS WEEK: TUESDAY UPTOWN WALKUP & PRE-ORDER CURBSIDE PICKUP Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8 am - 12 pm Uptown Square 200 Broadway St. near the River CCFM BOX DELIVERY through Top Box Foods Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Order Tuesday through Friday for home delivery the following Tuesday THURSDAY MID-CITY WALKUP & PRE-ORDER CURBSIDE PICKUP Thursday, April 8, 2021 3 pm - 7 pm Lafitte Greenway Plaza 3200 Lafitte Ave. at the Bayou FRIDAY BUCKTOWN HARBOR CLOSED SUNDAY CITY PARK DRIVE THRU Sunday, April 11, 20218 Tad Gormley Stadium Marconi @ Navarre (order and pay in advance)

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We often talk about the advantages of practicing self-care and how it can boost your mental health and wellbeing. With COVID-19 changing the way we do most things, it’s no surprise that how we do self-care has changed too. The pandemic has also made it especially important to check-in with yourself and your mental health. A recent survey by Samueli Integrative Health Programs and The Harris Poll found that 80% of respondents “intend to be more mindful about regular self-care after the pandemic, and 64% were focused on their mental health now more than ever.” Before the pandemic, you may have gone out to eat or treated yourself to a spa day – now self-care may look more like watching your favorite show, saying words of affirmation daily, sleeping early so you feel better rested, or having a virtual game night with your friends. Your self-care plan does not have to be extravagant or expensive, but it should serve as an investment in your long-term wellness. It should help you safely alleviate stress and recenter yourself. That’s why this month, we shared tips and resources to help you create your own self-care plan or refresh your existing one. We encourage you to explore the information we’ve shared below so that you can #BeTheDifference for yourself and your mental well-being. Be sure to check out our blog and social media channels for daily information and tips – follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!     Get that Sh*t Out Campaign The National Council partnered with Bioré® Skincare to bring Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings to college campuses nationwide! The campaign, “Get That Sh*t Out,” aims to clear the way to address the mental health of college students in communities across the country. Bioré Skincare and the National Council will work together to reach students from at least 100 colleges with MHFA training.     Tips from the Curriculum     The Sunday Blues: A Guide to Help You Understand and Overcome Them  The end of the weekend brings about many feelings: anxiety, irritability and stress to name a few. But your Sundays don’t have to be so blue, and we offer some tips to help you reclaim your day and relive those feelings before you start the new week Read more.   How to Ask Your Boss for a Mental Health Day Recent data show that Americans are actually working more despite the changes that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s taking a toll on mental health. Taking a mental health day is a great way to care for your mental well-being, and we share tips for requesting some time off. Read more.   How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed We all feel overwhelmed at some point in our lives, but it’s important to take care of yourself when things feel stressful. Revisiting your self-care plan is a great option, and we include some other ways you can find some relief when you’re feeling the squeeze. Read more.     Four Simple Tips to Help You Manage Anxiety Related to COVID-19 COVID-19 has many Americans feeling more stressed and anxious than usual and taking care of your mental health is more important now more than ever. To make things easier, we provide helpful tips and resources to help you manage your COVID-19 related anxiety. Read more.     ALGEE in the News     Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is providing virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainings through spring 2021 in response to teens’ worsening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.     A recovery center in Brazos Valley, TX., is hosting weekly MHFA courses to educate members of the community and try and fight stigma against mental health. Read more.     Educators in Glenville, WV., took YMHFA in order to know the early signs of mental distress and better serve the adolescents they teach. Read more.     Thank you for choosing to #BeTheDifference, Mental Health First Aid USA     The  National Council for Behavioral Health is the unifying voice of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment and services. Together with our 3,326 member organizations serving over 10 million adults, children and families living with mental illnesses and addictions, the National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery. The National Council introduced  Mental Health First Aid USA  and 2 million Americans have been trained. For more information, please visit  www.TheNationalCouncil.org.