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Summer Reading Program, 2013 Our much loved Summer Reading Program is about to begin! SRP encourages students from elementary through high school to read all throughout the summer with parties, musical performances, story-telling, free food, book giveaways, reading goal certificates and much more. Check back soon for the schedule of events. Kids, register online here Teens, register online here |
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Musical Story Time with Ms. Kaya Books That Sing & Books That Swing Musician-educator Kaya Martínez will facilitate an interactive session for young music lovers and their families that explores several aspects of our musical heritage through children's picture books! Appropriate for Ages 18months-5yrs. May 18, 11 a.m. Keller Branch |
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Teddy Bear Tea Party Join us to read stories, drink tea, eat cookies and blow bubbles. Disposable cups will be provided, but bringing your own teacup is recommended. Don't forget to Bring Your Own Bear. May 18, 1 p.m. Latter Branch |
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Week of May 13 - 19: Featured Events at the Keller Library & Community Center A listing of events at Keller sponsored by the Broadmoor Improvement Association  Zumba!Dance with us and party yourself into shape. (Zumba is a Latin dance-based, easy-to-learn cardio workout appropriate for most fitness levels. Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. Fix MixFix Mix is a monthly garthering where we repair small items that might otherwise go into the landfill. We mend clothing, rewire lamps, repair costume jewelry, and more. Free! If you need help fixing something, bring it along and you will find help from fellow fixers. May 13, 6 - 8 p.m. Senior Movie NightJoin us for popcorn, socializing, and a MOVIE May 17, 6 - 8 p.m. ArtmoorMy Neighborhood Is Changing, a photo exhibit by children in the Lower 9th Ward. Come meet the artists at an opening, with wine, cheese and live music. May 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
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ReWrite: A Writing Workshop ReWrite is a writing workshop led by Zuri McCormick for ages 18 and up May 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Beginning in June, 1st Friday of each month, 2 - 4 p.m. and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Martin Luther King Branch |
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The New Orleans Video Access Center Screenwriting Series Volume 3: Slice of Life: Understanding the Short Learn aspects of the screenwriting craft. All writing levels welcome. May 21, 5:30 p.m. Alvar Branch |
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Author Night at Hubbell Poppy Tooker discusses Mme. Begue's Recipes of Old New Orleans Creole Cookery May 21, 6:30 p.m. Hubbell Branch |
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The Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office invites you to a . . . Pre-Construction Meeting on Latter Library Renovation Plans May 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Latter Branch |
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Wednesday Teen Crafternoon & Skill-Share Join us for a craft skill-share every week in the Teen Room. From Painting and book making to jewelry, paper arts, sculpture, duct table, glitter tatoos and more! Every week a different project and skill. Or bring something you're working on and show us a thing or two. Every Wednesday, 3 p.m. (beginning May 22) Norman Mayer Branch |
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Sustaining Life: Water . Grain . Beer An exhibit curated by students from SUNO's Museum Studies Program from materials housed in the Center for African and African-American Studies On view through May 29 Main Library |
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Alvar Spring Poetry Series This Spring, on the last Thursday of the months of March, April, and May, Alvar will host a series of local poets reading their original work. May 30, 7 - 9 p.m. Alvar Branch See our Events Calendar for a list of the readers for each program |
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"Bust-A-Rhyme" Rap Contest Win Prizes! Open to Orleans Parish residents ages 11-18. Judged by Shorty, Ayanna Molina, and 89 Boyz May 31, 1 p.m. Martin Luther King Branch Link here for the contest rules |
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GLBTQ&A Book Club Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning teens & their Allies are invited to join in the book club conversation! We will provide paper and digital copies of a short story the week before; the subsequent discussion will be guided by the themes and issues explored in the reading. Every 1st & 3rd Monday (beginning June 3), 4 - 4:30 p.m. Main Library Auditorium |
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Authors Read @ Keller Sarah Carr: Hope Against Hope Join Sarah Carr in a conversation about education reform in New Orleans schools. She will read, discuss, and sign her new book, Hope Against Hope: Three Schools, One City, and the Struggle to Educate America's Children. June 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Keller Branch |
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