Friends of New Orleans Public Library
Join Friends
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
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…
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…
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…