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Mardi de Musique Performance

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, Mar 28, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Mid-City Library

Don’t miss the French-language musical group from Hynes UNO. These talented elementary school performers will preview their Jazz Fest debut with a lively set of original and beloved classics.

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Escape My Room

1152 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Escape room Mardi Gras Study by Escape My Room in New Orleans on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Clue Carré

830 Union Street Suite 101 New Orleans, LA 70112

Escape room The Carnival Heist by Clue Carré in New Orleans on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Reflections on the Louisiana Landscape

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional Library

Reflect on and write about the Louisiana landscape in all its forms. One Book One New Orleans and Alison Pelegrin, former Louisiana Poet Laureate and creator of the Lifelines Poetry Project, have created programming inspired by the collection You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World , edited by...

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The Escape Game

233 North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Escape room The Heist by The Escape Game New Orleans in New Orleans on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Rosa Keller Branch (Broad)

4300 South Broad Street

Rosa Keller Branch (Broad) is a public branch library in New Orleans, LA. Open 1,840 hours per year across 40 weeks. The facility is 9,707 square feet.

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New Orleans East Hospital Farmer's Market

5620 Read Blvd

New Orleans East Hospital Farmer's Market is a farmers market in New Orleans, LA. First blacktop hospital parking lot on left when coming off Lake Forrest Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation

Mon, May 4, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Virtual Events · Ages 14–18

Meet Library staff and fellow volunteers, review rules, and learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities. This session is intended for new and current volunteers ages 14 - 18. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the application form . Sponsored by the Friends of the New...

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Baby Jazz Fest

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 8, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Algiers Regional Library · Ages Up to 5

This program is in place of the weekly Baby Storytime scheduled during the same time. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Robotics Workshop for Tweens

In 4 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Robert E. Smith Library · Ages 9–12

High school students from Jesuit Robotics will lead this afternoon workshop. Open to tweens ages 9 - 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Black History Month Art Contest Award Ceremony

Tue, Apr 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Celebrate the winners of this year's Black History Month Art Contest. Winning art pieces will be displayed and refreshments will be provided.

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Plant Swap

Fri, Jun 12, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Good Hope Branch

Bring a plant clipping to swap with a neighbor! No clippings, no problem! We will have clippings available for those who don't have a plant to swap. Please avoid bringing plants affected by bugs or disease.

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Teen Volunteer Day

Tue, May 5, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Mid-City Library · Ages 14–18

Registration required. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 - 18. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Playtime

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Anderson-Foothill Branch · Ages 18+

Playing teaches children how to think, imagine, express themselves, and problem solve. One on one play with a trusted adult fosters relationships and builds literacy skills. Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about how the world works and learn to put their thoughts into words. So.

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JOB1

Tue, May 12, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional Library

JOB1 is here to help at any stage in your career, even if you're just starting out. JOB1 YouthWorks Career Center helps youth between the ages of 16 - 24 find jobs, explore careers, pursue education goals, develop leadership skills, and receive comprehensive guidance and counseling. Visit...

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Love Comics?  Hate Injustice?

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center

Learn how YOU can be an ARTIVIST, while you develop skills, make connections, and build your future. Workshop includes info on Expanded ARTIVIST Series coming this summer. Summer session include meals, transportation, and a community showcase of your work! Open to teens 14-18 years of age. Register.

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LPO's Musical Story Hour

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

The spring series includes: March: Cellist Manuel Papale will accompany a reading of Barbara S. Garriel's I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello . April: Violist Amelia Clingman will accompany a reading of Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona. May: Violist Sixto Franco will accompany a reading of Yuyi...

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Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 1, 9:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center · Ages 10–17

Teens in grades 8 - 12 may sign up to volunteer as a Big Reading Buddy this fall to help early readers (in grades K - 2) become more independent readers. Light dinner will be served. Big Reading Buddies are asked to commit to attending all 6 sessions on the following Wednesday evenings: 3/4...

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Rock Painting

Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mid-City Library

Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Events

Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a...

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Art Smarts: Recycled Sculpture

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Robert E. Smith Library

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the sculptor El Anatsui. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Plant Swap

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Good Hope Branch

Bring a plant clipping to swap with a neighbor! No clippings, no problem! We will have clippings available for those who don't have a plant to swap. Please avoid bringing plants affected by bugs or disease.

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LEGO Club

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Buder Library Branch — 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room · Ages 5–12

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility accommodations, please..

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Chess Club for Kids

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library · Ages 6–12

If numbers allow, we can play a tournament bracket! Checker boards will also be available. Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Playtime

Fri, May 1, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Sweet Branch · Ages 18+

Playing teaches children how to think, imagine, express themselves, and problem solve. One on one play with a trusted adult fosters relationships and builds literacy skills. Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about how the world works and learn to put their thoughts into words. So.

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Community Artmaking by Whole Village Art Therapy

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Nora Navra Library · Ages 18+

Children must be accompanied by an adult, but adults are welcome to come without children. Whole Village Art Therapy, Inc . is a non-profit organization that provides high quality, community based art therapy services to improve access and reduce systemic barriers to mental health services in New...

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Scribble Art

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Nora Navra Library

Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Game Day

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Douglass Branch · Ages 13–19

Hang out at the library playing video games or table-top games. Use our video game systems and STEAM Machine to play a variety of fun games. You can challenge the Librarians to show off their moves in Just Dance or race your friends around a virtual track. Other games will also be available. For...

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Paper Bird Puppets

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 4, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library

Experiment, create, or craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6 – 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Best Buy Teen Tech Center Open House

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Main Library · Ages 10–17

This monthly, open-door event welcomes visitors of all ages to view what Best Buy Teen Tech Center members have been making, and to explore the teens' favorite activities, including watercolor painting, digital art (iPads), synthesizers, drums, Scratch coding cards, and karaoke. Supplies,...

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