Friends of New Orleans Public Library
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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…
Friends Book Sales
See updates as of 7/24/20 below Friends Book Sales are New Orleans’ best kept secret for great used books, music and movies at low prices. All sales support local public libraries. Choose from more than 10,000 great books every week. Follow the Friends on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and Instagram…
New Orleans Little Free Library
Our Mission: “To promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations.” -LittleFreeLibrary.org Little Free Libraries (LFLs) are a way to encourage literacy and…
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…