The New Orleans Public Library will celebrate the publication of “Renewed: Volume 3” with a book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m. The anthology features local writers who entered the Library’s 2025 Summer Fun Adult Writing Contest. This is the anthology’s third year in publication. Each of the book’s 10 […]
The Second Line Arts Collective is teaming up with the New Orleans Public Library to launch the 2025–2026 Little Stompers Library Series. This free, three-part program introduces young children and their caregivers to the sounds and traditions of New Orleans music through live performance, movement, and storytelling. The series begins on Saturday, October 4 at […]
A beloved Uptown library branch — and one of the oldest in the city — has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a significant transformation aimed at bolstering early childhood education in New Orleans. Located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Children’s Resource Center Library officially closed for major renovations […]
Book lovers in New Orleans East will have a new reason to head to the library next month. On Saturday, June 21, the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will bring their popular used book sale to the East New Orleans Regional Library at 5641 Read Blvd. The one-day indoor sale will run from […]
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is gearing up for an action-packed summer, offering residents a variety of free, educational, and fun activities. This summer, NOPL is not only bringing back its popular annual Summer Fun & Reading Challenge, but also announcing new museum partnerships as part of its Culture Pass program. These initiatives aim […]
The City Archives and Special Collections of the New Orleans Public Library will host its second-annual GenFest 2025 New Orleans on Friday, April 5, 2025, at Dillard University’s Professional School and Sciences Building (24 East Rd.). The event will bring together southeastern Louisiana’s top genealogical, preservation, cultural, and historical organizations for a one-day festival that […]
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.
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