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Life is made up of great stories… you are part of ours. City funding pays only a portion of the Library’s operating expenses. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Membership with the Friends of the Library is a…

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Friends Book Sales

Friends Book Sales are New Orleans’ best kept secret for great used books, music and movies at low prices. Choose from more than 10,000 great books every week. Follow the Friends on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and Instagram to see our latest stock. Dedicated volunteers from…

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  Click the DONATE icon to make a donation. Life is made up of great stories…you are part of ours. Our libraries are centers for knowledge, culture and communication. And without friends like you, these free and accessible services can’t survive. Support Friends today – and…

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Book Sale in Algiers this Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5 & 6

The Friends of New Orleans Public Library is expanding its popular Westbank used book sale from one day to two, bringing book bargains to the Algiers Regional Library. Cash, cards, and Venmo are accepted. “We’re looking forward to giving our patrons two days to…

 Posted on December 1, 2025

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Really Big Book Sale – Saturday, Oct. 25

Date: Saturday, October 25 Location: Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Avenue Time: Friends Members Only: 10 am – 11 am; Open to the Public: 11 am – 3 pm All the Important Info: If you’re looking for excellent quality, unique books…

 Posted on October 20, 2025

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Read What Candidates Have to Say About Our Public Libraries

Election Day is Near. Learn where candidates stand on issues related to public libraries. The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, with the assistance of Every Library, recently conducted a survey of candidates running for mayor and for city council. The survey was…

 Posted on October 6, 2025

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Children’s Book Sale: Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16

The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is holding its first-ever all Children’s used book sale at the Norman Mayer Library branch in Gentilly. The two-day sale will be held on Friday, August 15 from noon to 4pm and Saturday, August 16 from…

 Posted on August 6, 2025

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