New Orleans Public Library

All NOPL locations will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. The Latter Library will be closed until further notice due to repairs. Please check this site for updates.

What's New? These lists show our newest books and DVD's: New Popular Fiction \| New Popular Nonfiction \| New Feature Films
Read Check It Out each Thursday in the Times-Picayune: Variety of ages can join book clubs
	Village Green at the New Orleans Public Library Village Green is a pilot library program that helps residents access information, incentives, and services related to energy efficiency and sustainability. Visit the Main Library or click the link above to find out more.

Look below for FEATURED EVENTS and NEWS

	Book Signing Paulette Jones: Her Story: Revelations September 2, 12:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Branch Link here for more information
	Story Time & Guest Appearance by Curious George September 8, 10:30 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Link here for more information
	Poetry Reading Jean E. Grau: Riverbend September 21, 6 p.m. Keller Branch Link here for more information
	Dignity, Struggle for Human Rights An Art Exhibit by Haitham Eid, Contemporary Egyptian artist, human rights activist and educator August 20 - October 31 Martin Luther King Branch Link here for more information
	One Book One New Orleans: A Campaign for Literacy & Community Louis Armstrong's autobiography, Satchmo: My Life In New Orleans August 25 - October 9 One Book One New Orleans is an annual community-wide reading project sponsored by the Young Leadership Council, in cooperation with NOPL and other organizations and community partners. Check out a copy of this year's selection at any NOPL branch and join the read! Visit OBONO's website for the calendar of events
	Louisiana State Department of Education Textbook Display Through September 11 Main Library Martin Luther King Branch Sample science textbooks (grades K-12), under consideration for use in the public schools, can be examined by teachers, parents, publishers and any interested parties. Comment forms are available for anyone who would like to register an opinion. One copy of each text is available for check out; another copy is for in-house use.

Look below for ONGOING EVENTS

	Alexander Allison's New Orleans Selected Photographs from the Alexander Allison Collection This exhibit comprises selections of photographer Alexander Allison's views of the city of New Orleans and his images of family-related activities at home, around Louisiana, and in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 1899-1958. On view into 2011 Louisiana Division, Third Floor, Main Library Link here to view the entire exhibit online
	Teen Zone Programs, 2010 Every Saturday Main Library Auditorium Link here for the schedule
	Book Clubs at NOPL African American Resource Center Book Club (ages 18 and up) September 14, 11a.m. - 12 p.m. Selection: Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Main Library Auditorium Call 596-2597 for more information Adult Book Club Second Monday of each month, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Alvar Branch Call 596-2667 to register Tween the Pages (Ages 10-13) Fourth Saturday of the Month, 2 - 3 p.m. Latter Branch Call 596-2625 for more information and stop by the Latter Branch for copies of selected books
	Basic Computer Tutoring Main Library Appointments preferred Since two tutors are available, drop-in can sometimes be accommodated. Call 596-2585 Alvar Branch By appointment only Call Thomas at 596-2667 Hubbell Branch By appointment only Call Rachel Bailey at 366-0657
	Reading to Rover Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Keller Branch Sponsored by the Visiting Pet Program, the Reading to Rover literacy project is designed to allow childen to read aloud to one of the visiting dogs in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. For more information, call the Keller Branch at 596-2660.

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