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Membership

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. 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 to see our latest stock. Both…

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Support Our Libraries

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 be a part of this New Orleans’ story. Your…

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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…

 Posted on February 7, 2019

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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…

 Posted on January 24, 2019

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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…

 Posted on January 24, 2019

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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…

 Posted on October 20, 2017

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