Two New Orleans authors, who happen to be good friends, will read and discuss their exciting new books. We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin, published by Penguin Random House Nasty Water: Collected New Orleans Poems by James Nolan, published by University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press Thursday, June 20 6:00pm – 8:00pm Alvar Library, 913 … Author Talk with Maurice Carlos Ruffin and James Nolan
New York Times best-selling author Claudia Gray will talk about her books, writing, and Star Wars. There will be a chance to ask questions. Wednesday, June 19, at 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Library, 1611 Caffin Ave
Poets Deb Jannerson, Elle Magnuson and Paris Tate read at the Poetry Buffet Saturday, June 01 2:00pm – 3:00pm 5120 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
The New Orleans Public Library is proud to announce a temporary installation in partnership with Paper Monuments, “Stories Unfold.” This series is designed to engage a broader audience than traditional historical markers through the combination of written (narrative) and illustrated (visual) storytelling and is inspired by HistoryPin and the American Library Association. Main Library 219 … Stories Unfold at the Library
Join us for a special evening downtown at the main New Orleans Public Library with Albert Woodfox presenting SOLITARY, the extraordinary life story of a man who – despite spending four decades in solitary confinement in a 6-foot by 9-foot cell 23 hours a day in Angola Prison for a crime he did not commit – inspired fellow prisoners and … Albert Woodfox – SOLITARY
Enter the Inaugural Alvar Zine Contest. 2019’s theme is Mardi Gras. Make a zine about Carnival history, a story taking place during Mardi Gras, a personal memory, or a reflection on how the season makes you feel. To enter, submit a print copy of your zine to any New Orleans Public Library location. Electronic submissions, … Inaugural Alvar Zine Contest
New Orleans Public Library hosts Tyler Bridges at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Milton H. Latter Branch (5120 St. Charles Avenue). Award winning freelance journalist Tyler Bridges will discuss and sign copies of his new book Long Shot. The book tells the story of John Bel Edwards’ improbable victory over David Vitter in … Tyler Bridges at Latter Library
The Poetry Buffet will host Andy Young, Laura Mattingly, Melinda Palacio, and Gina Ferrara at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, at the Milton H. Latter Branch of the New Orleans Public Library (5120 St. Charles Avenue).
The New Orleans Public Library will host Jami Attenberg at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, at the main branch (219 Loyola Street). Octavia Books will be on hand to sell copies of All Grown Up.
Join the Pebbles Center at the Children’s Resource Center branch of the New Orleans Public Library for bilingual story time at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at The Pebbles Center (913 Napoleon Avenue). They will be featuring the book Ada’s Violin, about an orchestra made of recycled instruments. A craft session will follow. The … Children’s Resource Center presents Bilingual Story Time
