Did you know that your New Orleans Public Library card gives you access to hundreds of e-books and e-audiobooks for free?
Every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Algiers Regional Library hosts e-Book Help Hours to help you get started downloading e-books and learn about the many other digital and electronic resources available to you. Bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet or e-reader with you, along with a valid library card.
Or, visit e-resources.nolalibrary.org to explore these services on your own.
Gingerbread making
Children and caregivers are invited to Main Library from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 to get in the holiday spirit while gaining valuable skills at the library’s gingerbread making workshop. Participants will learn about building techniques and collaboration while they create a sweet and fully editable treat.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, this event is one of the many STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programs the library hosts every week. To find more, download the library’s app or visit events.nolalibrary.org.
Dungeons & Dragons
The library’s monthly Dungeons & Dragons club will meet at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Milton H. Latter Memorial Library. This program is for teens and tweens between the ages of 9 and 18. Players of all levels are encouraged to attend.
There will be time set aside at the beginning of each session for character creation and an introduction to the game. Dice, character sheets, and other supplies will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own.
‘Local News’
Celebrate the launch of “Local News,” a collection written by local adult learners and published by library partner, One Book One New Orleans, on Dec. 17 at the Main Library.
This year, adult education students produced their own pieces inspired by Jarvis DeBerry’s “I Feel To Believe,” the 2022 One Book One New Orleans selection. “Local News” is made up of these students’ stories, told in their words, about their lives, their neighborhoods, and their city.
The book release party starts at 2 p.m. and will feature readings, book signings, refreshments, and more. All guests will receive a complimentary copy of “Local News.” This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Mini Masters
Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers can connect art and early literacy at Mini Masters at the Library, presented by the New Orleans Public Library and New Orleans Museum of Art, at 10:30 a.m. December 19.
Participants will engage in hands-on art-making activities and develop the skills needed to become ready to read. This month’s theme is living creatures: an artistic look at animals, insects, and their habitats.
Registration is required. Visit events.nolalibrary.org.
Janet LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.
