New Orleans Public Library

Labor Day Closings: All NOPL facilities will close at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4. All facilities will also be closed on Monday, September 7.

How to Help
Find out how you can contribute to our Rebuilding campaigns

Check It Out
A column about NOPL appears each Thursday in the Times-Picayune: Pebbles Center Rich Cultural Resource

NOPL Master Plan: Speaking Volumes for the Future
Read the Master Plan in full; in summary; detailed appendices

Look below for FEATURED EVENTS and NEWS

	September is Library Card Sign-Up Month Visit any NOPL library to sign-up for the smartest card! Link here for the American Library Association's list of 52 ways to use your library card
	Teen Read Week 2009 Write Beyond Reality A Science Fiction Writing Workshop for Teens Keller Brach September 8, 15, & 22 Pre-registration is required; please call 596-2660 Link here for more information
	The Language of Conservation Poetry Workshops led by Gina Ferarra Latter Library Saturday, September 26 (grades 1-6) Saturday, October 10 (grades 7-12) Wednesday, October 21 (adults) Saturday, October 24 (adults) Workshops are limited to 15 participants, so please call 504 596-2625 for reservations "The Language of Conservation" is an initiative of Poet's House in partnership with the Audubon Nature Institute, the New Orleans Public Library and a consortium of zoos and libraries nationwide. It is made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Link here for flyers on the workshops for young people and adults
	One Book One New Orleans Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table by Sara Roahen One Book encourages residents of the Greater New Orleans Area aged 16 years and older to engage in the common endeavor of reading the same book at the same time. Its aim is that through this shared experience, residents from the different communities of Greater New Orleans come together and embrace their similarities by reading, discussing, and attending events relating to the same book. Link here for more information about One Book

Look below for ONGOING EVENTS

	Young People's Yoga Class Children's Room, Main Library Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. (Beginning in September) Ages 5 - 16. Dress comfortably. Parents welcome!
	Play Chess at Alvar Play chess at the Alvar Branch with chess expert Bernard Parun Second & Fourth Thursday of each month, 5 - 7 p.m.
	Basic Computer Tutoring Alvar Branch Monday & Wednesday mornings, by appointment; evening classes by appointment Call Thomas Bernard at 596-2667
	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. Link here to read more about Reading to Rover For more information, call the Keller Branch at 596-2660.
	Hidden From History: Unknown New Orleanians An Exhibit Beginning October 7 Louisiana Division, Main Library View the Online Version

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