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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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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese New Orleans

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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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 1 week · 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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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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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Metairie

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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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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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese New Orleans

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Covington

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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Urban Air Covington: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Covington

For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd

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Urban Air Covington: NEW! Small Squad Party Package

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Covington

Celebrate big with a smaller crew! The Small Squad Party Package is pre-paid and includes: (6) Deluxe Tickets (6) Socks (6) Bottles of Water (6) Place Settings (1) Pizza (1) Reserved Table All for $149.99 - available for a limited time through 3/31 * *Small Squad Parties include 6 guests in the prom

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Metairie

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Covington

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Metairie

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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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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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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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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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese New Orleans

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Urban Air Covington: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Covington

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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Love Comics?  Hate Injustice?

In 2 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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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Covington

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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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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Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write

In 3 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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LPO's Musical Story Hour

In 1 week · 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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Playtime

In 2 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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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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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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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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BINGO: Preschool Edition

Tomorrow · Mon, Mar 30, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Mid-City Library · Ages Up to 5

This early learning program encourages children to develop and enhance their early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, print motivation, and vocabulary. 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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SNAP Assistance

Mon, Mar 30, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Main Library

The Louisiana Department of Health can also assist with Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FiTap) and Kinship (KCSP). Apply online for SNAP Assistance in Main Library's computer lab, Mondays 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Department of Health staff will be available in the lab to answer questions and...

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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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Learn to Type Without Looking

Tomorrow · Tue, Mar 31, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Main Library · Ages 16+

For all ages 16 and up and all computer skill levels. Various typing and mouse clicking programs will be used. Registration is suggested but not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

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Baby Storytime

Mon, May 4, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Orange Branch · Ages Up to 5

This program is based on the nationally recognized initiative Mother Goose on the Loose, which helps caregivers and their little ones learn about the five early literacy skills: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

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LEGO Club

In 4 weeks · 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 4 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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Art Smarts: Bead Design Challenge

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 7, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Robert E. Smith Library

Use Perler beads to explore symmetry in nature and art. 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 1 week · 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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Paper Bird Puppets

In 5 days · 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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First Saturday Family Story Hour

Sat, May 2, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Robert E. Smith Library

Read, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for children from birth to 6 years old and their caregivers.

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Game Day

In 4 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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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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