Almost a century ago, James, Ralph, and John Nix donated their family’s lot at the corner of Willow Street and Carrollton Avenue to the City of New Orleans in order to build a library in memory of their parents. Learn about Nix Library's past, present, and future in our latest Impact Story here.
Has the Library made an impact in your life? Tell us how at impact@nolalibrary.org.
Celebrate Dr. King's legacy as a social justice activist and learn how you can be active in social justice today.
This innovative program will highlight Bryan Lee, founder of Colloqate Designs, Sophia Rabinovitz, artistic director of Artivism Dance, and Nicole Deggins from Sista Midwife Productions and their work as advocates...
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Almost a century ago, James, Ralph, and John Nix donated their family’s lot at the corner of Willow Street and Carrollton Avenue to the City of New Orleans in order to build a library in memory of their parents. Learn about Nix Library's past, present, and future in our latest...
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Make your mark this Black History Month by entering the annual New Orleans Public Library Black History Month Art Contest.
This year’s contest theme is NEW ORLEANS ACTIVISTS AND ACTIVISM
Celebrate historical activists like Ruby Bridges and Oretha Castle Haley, activism that took place in New Orleans, such as the...
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When Patricia Austin stumbled across an article in August about a virtual creative writing workshop being offered for free by the Library, she was intrigued and excited. Read her story and learn about the program here.
Has the Library made an impact in your life? Tell us how at impact@nolalibrary.org.
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Deep in the Bywater neighborhood, nestled between the Mississippi River and St. Claude Avenue, sits Alvar Library. Built in 1940 and often noted for its Art Deco details and Works Progress Administration roots, this tiny one-room Library stands out in history for another reason: a dedicated community that refuses to...
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