• Front Porch Book Sale – October 16 at Latter Library

    Saturday, October 16th       11 a.m. – 2. p.m., (10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Friends members only) Front Porch of Milton H. Latter Library 5120 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115 Children’s books, educational materials and Really, Really Old Books and Art for sale! On…

  • May the 4th Be With You on Give NOLA Day 2021!

    New Orleans’s annual day of giving, Give NOLA Day, is May 4! Join us in supporting a love for learning, literacy and the amazing work of the New Orleans Public Library system with a donation. DONATE FOR GIVENOLA DAY NOW Since 1957, Friends of NOPL…

  • Support FNOPL on May 7 – GIVE NOLA Day

  • Open-air Booksale – October 17 & 18

    Saturday October 17, 11:00am- 4:00pm (10:00am for Friends members)* Sunday October 18, 10:00am-2:00pm Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Avenue Masks required. Entrance may be be limited to ensure social distancing. All items have been quarantined for at least 14 days. Rain date: October 24th…

  • Free Books for Local School Libraries

    Calling all teachers and school librarians! Did you know that FNOPL provides free gently-used books to local schools for their classrooms and school libraries? We have a wide variety of books for students ranging from Kindergarten through young adult. Each week, retired teacher and…

  • Seed Library at Mid City Branch

    Have you had a chance to visit our “seed library”? It’s an exciting and useful resource funded by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. The Mid-City branch (4140 Canal St.) has a seed library where patrons can check out more than 400…

  • Bargain “Front Porch Book Sale” February 8

    Bargain “Front Porch Book Sale” to benefit the New Orleans Public Library On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library (FNOPL) will host a book sale at the Milton H. Latter Library, 5120…

  • Farm Bureau Foundation supports NOLA Libraries

    Friends of the New Orleans Public Library’s Executive Director Dixon Stetler, recently attended the 2019 “Flapjacks with the Foundation” breakfast at the New Orleans Convention Center, held in conjunction with the The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention. Dixon was invited to the breakfast…

  • Friends Volunteer Receives National Recognition!

    Dedicated Friends of the New Orleans Public Library volunteer, Nikki Leali, a student at Ursuline Academy, has been recognized this month by Prudential with the prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Award. As as volunteer for Friends, Nikki assists at our Palmer Park Arts Market…

  • Letters Read: Desegregating New Orleans Public Libraries

    Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 13. The Nora Navra Library at 1902 St. Bernard Avenue, is hosting Letters Read: Desegregating New Orleans Libraries. This lecture will explore the desegregation of New Orleans libraries and will feature local performers interpreting letters written by people throughout…

  • 1,500 Books Donated in January by Friends

    Promoting Literacy & Sharing our Love of Reading: With much excitement and anticipation, Friends of the New Orleans Library donated 1,500 gently used children’s books to the young patients at Children’s Hospital’s Kids First Tiger Care. Their dedicated staff of pediatric primary care providers care for…

  • Donations for Alvar Library Security Guard

    On Tuesday, October 17, the Alvar Library security guard was struck by gunfire while on duty. We are happy to report that the security guard expected to eventually make a full recovery. The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library are accepting donations on…

  • 2017 Mayoral and City Council Surveys Results

    For Immediate Release                                                                                  …

  • Books, Beer, and Bookworm Babble: A fundraiser for Friends of NOPL

    Our pals at Urban South Brewery will generously donate $1 for every pint sold to Friends of the New orleans Public Library. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the NOPL Summer Reading Program. We’ll have raffle prizes, free books and our famous…

  • NOLA Little Free Library of the Day: 3100 Maurepas

  • Books and Beer!

     

  • We’ve mapped the route to fill the Little Free Libraries of New Orleans on May 2. #GiveNOLADay!

    Through Little Free Libraries (LFLs), millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.  New Orleans is proud to have over 200 LFLs in our city. In the spirit of giving for GiveNOLA Day,…

  • On Give NOLA Day, Friends will fill Over 200 Little Free Libraries in New Orleans with BOOKS!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dixon Stetler Executive Director The Friends of the New Orleans Public Library jdixonstetler@gmail.com Follow Stetler’s journey on GiveNOLA Day: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewOrleansReads/ Twitter: @FriendsNOLA Instagram: Friends_NOPL Event:   Friends will fill Over 200 Little Free Libraries in New Orleans with FREE…

  • Trojan Horse Little Free Library in New Orleans!

    Created by a NOCCA sculpture student, this Little Free Library is located at 2424 Palmer Ave.

  • For Give NOLA Day, Friends will fill Little Free Libraries all over New Orleans!

    On May 2nd, 2017, as part of GiveNOLA Day, Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will ride around town, filling the over 200 Little Free Libraries in New Orleans with books, CDs, and DVDs! Wilcox’s Academy, we’ll see you soon!

  • Grand Opening of City Bark’s Little Free Library!

    30 Zachary Taylor Drive, New Orleans, 70124

  • Little Free Library at 1737 Baronne Street, 70113

  • Educator Night at the Book Sale!

    We LOVE teachers! All teachers will receive 50% off everything at the Carriage House Book Sale! We have hundreds of textbooks, children’s books, and free giveaways! Thursday April 6 4:00 – 7:00 pm 5120 St. Charles Ave. 70115 Please bring school ID or home…

  • REALLY REALLY Old Book Sale!

    Please join us Saturday March 25 for a REALLY REALLY Old Book Sale! This sale will feature out-of-print books, signed books, first editions, antiquarian books- and books that are fond treasures from your childhood. Prices start at $1! Proceeds will go to the New…

  • Books and Beer with Friends!

    Join us March 23rd for a beer with Friends at The Courtyard Brewery! For every pint sold, The Courtyard Brewery will generously donate $1 to Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. There will be raffle prizes! A food truck WOW! And the proceeds…

  • Nikki has opened her 2nd Little Free Library in New Orleans!

  • Mystery Writer Mix & Mingle – Benefit Reception

      Join many of the most well-known mystery writers in the world for an elegant evening of conversation. This event is part of the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention and is a benefit reception for the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. Writers scheduled to…

  • June 4: Eat Pizza with Friends!

    Support the NOPL Summer Reading Program on June 4th 4pm- 8pm at Blaze Pizza, 611 O’Keefe Ave, South Market District. Show this flyer and Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of proceeds from your meal to Friends.

  • Donate Today

         JOIN                                         DONATE City funding pays only a portion of the New Orleans Public Library’s operating expenses. Since 1957, the Friends of the New Orleans…

  • Holiday Book,
    Craft & Food Fair

    On Saturday, December 14, Friends of the Library will host a holiday festival featuring: Local craft vendors Food & drinks Games for children Music Great books at the lowest prices in town! Bring your friends, family and kids from 10am to 2pm, Saturday December…

  • Silence in the Library

    Celebrate science fiction in books, film and television at Silence in the Library. Our next event will feature Friends’ members favorite episodes of Doctor Who and a Q&A with guests from the show. Sign up below to receive updates on Silence in the Library….

  • On Location

    A book club that takes you inside the book! Discuss your favorite works of literature with period settings, food and drink. It’s book club like you’ve never before experienced it! Sign up below to receive updates about On Location. [gravityform id=”14″ name=”Event Updates –…

  • Bookleggers

    Join us for a literary pub quiz and win prizes with your team! Sign up for updates on Bookleggers below. [gravityform id=”16″ name=”Event Updates – Bookleggers” title=”false” description=”false”]

  • Library Lovers

    Valentine’s Day for those who love to read. Join your fellow bibliophiles for a night of great books, drinks and company. Sign up below to receive updates about Library Lovers. [gravityform id=”15″ name=”Event Updates – Library Lovers” title=”false” description=”false”]