This Black History Month, celebrate Black voices, activism, and excellence with programs, an art contest, recommended reads, online activities, and more.
Calling all Orleans Parish students! Make your mark this Black History Month by entering our annual 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 1963 March on City Hall, or an activist you know from your own life.
Additional information on entering the contest can be found here.
Download our Black History Month BINGO card and crossword puzzle here.
In addition to regularly scheduled storytimes throughout the month, we have several programs that celebrate Black history. Click here to view our Black History Month programs.
The Library and YMCA Educational Services (YES!) have partnered to make it easier for adults to earn their high school diplomas – online, for free, and on their own time.
The Career Online High School program is free to adults, ages 19 & older, who have successfully completed 8th...
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From the nation’s founding in 1776 to women’s suffrage in 1919, from the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to modern-day voter ID laws, voting rights have a complicated history in America. Led by Professor Lo Faber, “Who Gets to Vote?” is a thoughtful reading and discussion series exploring how voting...
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Ken and Kerry Sabathia are twins who grew up going to the Dryades Library in the 1960s — a time when libraries were desegregated on paper, but not always in practice. More than 60 years later, the brothers returned to the newly registered historic place to reflect on the lifelong...
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand...
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Our 2021 Winter Writing Contest winners have been announced. Thanks to all who participated!
Winners
1st Place: One Parlor's Parrot by Sarah Waits
2nd Place: Escaping Into Green by Erin Lestrade
3rd Place: Horse Firetruck Apple Sky by MM Kaufman
