
Black History Month Art Contest Award Ceremony
Celebrate the winners of this year's Black History Month Art Contest. Winning art pieces will be displayed and refreshments will be provided.
Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Baton Rouge, LA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Celebrate the winners of this year's Black History Month Art Contest. Winning art pieces will be displayed and refreshments will be provided.

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...

Dates: April 28, 2026–June 27, 2026Other artists performing on tour: M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü and Dot Da Genius presents GLKPRTY w/ Powers Pleasanton across select dates.Buy tickets: Kid Cudi w

Admission PricesFriday - $10Saturday - $15Sunday - $5Weekend Pass - $25 NEWS & SUCH Music Line Up Our full music line up for the 2023 festival is now available on the Music tab!! See you May 5-7, 2023! Read More » Junior Royalty Pageant Our Junior Royalty Pageant will be held on March 18, 2023.

Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 Flavors of Louisiana Cook-Off Fundraiser Presented by Friends of the Capitol Park Museum Capitol Park Museum

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..

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell | April 23-May 3, 2026 - Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon & Many More!

This night only, save $75 on General Tickets to the 2026 Magnolia Ball! Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. during Ogden After Hours to take advantage of this flash sale. General Tickets to Magnolia Ball, which

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

Experience the magic of the animal kingdom after hours with a drink in hand. This unforgettable 21+ evening features drinks, live tunes, and food trucks.

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 .

Dates: April 27, 2026–Nov. 17, 2026Other artists performing on tour: Tommy RichmanBuy tickets: The Kid Laroi website | Live Nation

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 .

Dates: April 22, 2026–May 24, 2026 Other artists performing on tour: None Buy tickets: Strange Music Website

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 Friends of the Cabildo Film Series1970s Jazz Fest Films New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Bring your favorite vinyl records for a show-and-tell–style listening party (turntable provided). Enjoy group discussion on vinyl records and collecting. Hosted by librarian and discophile Jody Watkins, featuring demonstrations of record care and cleaning and items from his personal...

On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. The discount is redeemable on-site. Just present your college ID at the

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Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 From Home to the Sky: Louisiana Women Aviators in WWII Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum

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...

The Ogden After Hours Jazz Series continues in celebration of Herman Leonard: Images of Jazz, presented by The Helis Foundation. This evening will feature an electrifying performance by New Orleans t

Dates: Feb. 2, 2026–May 1, 2026Other artists performing on tour: NoneBuy tickets: Dave website | Live Nation

Dates: Jan. 9, 2026–April 25, 2026Other artists performing on tour: NoneBuy tickets: Bandsintown website

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 International Jazz Day New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

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...

Monday, Apr 27, 2026 Gallatin Street Fest 2026 New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

The Hilliard Art Museum invites you to join us on the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. for a yoga class in our galleries with certified instructor Neil Gresham. Beginners and regular practition

Learn from great scientists and artists of the past as we explore the world around us. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .


Upcoming selections: February: "The Cold Equations" by Tom Goodwin & “Reason” by Isaac Asimov March “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick & “Mimsy Were the Borogoves” by Lewis Padgett April: “Exhalation” by Ted Chiang & “The...

If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment necessary.

This program is geared toward adults. All supplies will be provided. Paints may be messy. Dress accordingly. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome for any remaining space. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Schedule free pick up of emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, condoms, and information at Plan B NOLA . In partnership with The New Orleans Health Department and Women with a Vision .

This session will cover: Crescent City Sounds Flipster Freegal Hoopla Kanopy LinkedIn Learning

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Organized around New Orleans and South Louisiana as a case study, Muddy Thinking in the Mississippi River Delta examines how the unruly Mississippi River and its muddy delta shaped the people, culture, and governance of the region. It proposes a framework of "muddy thinking" to gum the wheels of...

Discuss feature articles in order of appearance in this week's New Yorker Magazine . Don't have a subscription? Come by the Library to read our copy. You can also access the New Yorker and other digital magazines through the Library's digital resource Flipster. With Flipster, you can read complete..

Upcoming selections: March: Society of Lies by Lauren Brown April: Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson May: Zetas Till We Die by Amber Brown Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12 and their families. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Director Robert Stone ("Oswald's Ghost," "Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst") traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s, to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and.

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

This is a recurring event. It takes place the first Monday of the month unless otherwise noted.

Perfect for aspiring chefs or any tween with a sweet tooth, you'll leave with new skills, recipes, and a taste of NOLA magic. At this program, chefs from the Delgado Culinary and Pastry Arts Department will share their expertise in creating sweet and savory treats while also introducing...

Drop by for help with any of the following: Finding and applying for jobs online Creating or updating your resume Writing a cover letter that gets noticed This is a small workshop, guided by the needs of the participants. Get support, skills, and knowledge from Library staff and your fellow...

Services from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL) include the following: Free HIV/Hep C Testing, Linkage to Treatment, Linkage to Prevention Free Narcan trainings and Distribution Free Syringe Access Program Medicaid Enrollment Distribution of safer sex resources Linkage to our Community Health Center...

New Orleans and Haiti have long shared deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties. This program seeks to honor and reinvigorate those connections through language education, community engagement, and public cultural programming. This program is open to children and teens ages 6 - 18 and...

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...