The New Orleans Public Library is proud to introduce the first library vending machine in the region. Housed in NORD’s Desire / Florida Multi-Service Center, the vending machine allows Library card holders to check out materials from a collection of over 200 books and DVDs for free. Located at 3250 Industry St., visitors can access […]
Libraries in New Orleans and its surrounding areas serve as vibrant cultural and educational centers, offering much more than just books. From hosting events for all ages to offering unique resources, these libraries reflect the rich history and creative spirit of New Orleans. Below is a guide to some of the best libraries in Orleans […]
New Orleanians have decided the fate of three proposed amendments in tonight's election with the NOLA Public Library and Huntington Subdivision proposals winning and the housing millage defeated.
With early voting now underway, Big Easy Magazine wants to remind New Orleans voters to vote YES in support of the full library millage renewal on Dec. 11.
"The Library has used its existing tax revenue to increase its value to residents by expanding services," the report states. "Continuing this revenue stream will allow the Library to sustain its current service level and implement its new strategic plan."
LEH-developed program will be hosted by ten libraries across the state New Orleans, Louisiana / Feb. 18, 2021 The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has launched Who Gets to Vote? Conversations on Voting Rights in America, a new book club program focused on fostering conversations about the history of votingand efforts to suppress the votein […]
The library millage proposal moved forward with council members voting to put the fate of much of the library on Octobers ballot. The City Council voted unanimously on the motion. Notice has been given pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes that the City Council will meet in person, pandemic conditions allowing, or by video teleconference on […]
On November 1, 2019, the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) announced that they will join other library systems across the country in boycotting ebooks from Macmillian Publishers, one of the largest major publishers in the U.S. The action comes as a result of a library ebook embargo enacted by Macmillian. Under the company’s new policy, […]
You probably wouldn’t normally think that drag performance could mix with story readings, but this is New Orleans, and yes, indeed, they can. Seale Paterson of the Hubbel Branch brought The Drag Queen Story Hour to town in 2017.
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