SIGN UP TODAY! Earn Prizes by Reading!
Summer Reading Progam prizes will be available July 1. Keep reading, kids!
*8 Books or 800 pages earns you a certificate, a free book (you pick), a Wendy's Frosty coupon, and other rewards.
*20 books or 2000 pages earns you a BOOKWORM Certificate, a free tote-bag (while supplies last) and entry into city-wide prize drawings.
SUMMER READING KICK OFF PARTIES
SATURDAY, MAY 31
SATURDAY, MAY 31
ALGIERS REGIONAL LIBRARY - Noon-2pm - 3014 Holiday Dr. - 596-2641
Science experiments, crafts, and cool snacks.
ALVAR LIBRARY - 2pm-3:30p - 913 Alvar St. - 596-2667
Crafts, make-your-own ice cream sundaes, and a Mentos fountain.
CHILDREN’S RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY - 11am-3pm - 913 Napoleon Ave. - 596-2628
Storytimes, crafts, cake and snacks, and a super special science experiment. Children and teens can draw their
version of the Summer Reading Program themes, Children’s "Fizz, Boom, Read!" or Teen "Spark a Reaction.”
EAST NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL LIBRARY - 10am-4pm - 5641 Read Blvd. - 596-0200
10:am - Noon Sign Up for Summer Reading Program online in the Tech Lab - All ages welcome
Noon - 1:30pm Zumba for Teens in the Teen Room - Healthy Snacks
1pm - 2pm Futter-by Butterflies Story Time & Footprint Painting of Butterflies Craft on the Front Lawn—Ages 2-8; 2pm - 4pm Serving Cake - All ages welcome
HUBBELL LIBRARY - 2pm-4pm - 725 Pelican Ave. - 596-3113
Snacks, crafts, and a Summer Reading Robot building project.
ROSA F. KELLER LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER - 10am-2pm - 4300 S. Broad - 596-2660
Crafts, stories, and treats.
LATTER LIBRARY - 1pm-3pm - 5120 St. Charles Ave. - 596-2625
Summer reading program sign-up and book giveaways, face painting, yard games, crafts and storytime on demand.
MAIN LIBRARY - 1pm-3pm - 219 Loyola Ave. - 596-2588
Loud entertainment by the Noisician Coalition. Crafts, fun snacks,
Summer Reading Program Sign-ups, giveaways, and a science experiment.
MID-CITY LIBRARY - 1pm-3pm - 3700 Orleans Ave. - 596-2654
Refreshments, experiments, and giveaways.
NORMAN MAYER LIBRARY - Noon-2pm - 3001 Gentilly Blvd. - 596-3100
Crafts, treats, and giveaways. Philip Melancon will be singing silly songs and telling silly stories at 1 pm.
NIX LIBRARY - 11am-3pm - 1401 S. Carrollton Ave. - 596-2630
Local storyteller Mama Saba. Science experiments, crafts, face painting, chalk art, and the Roman Candy cart.
SMITH LIBRARY - 10am-4pm - 6301 Canal Blvd. - 596-2638
All-Day children's crafts. Storytime & snacks at 2 pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY - 10am-Noon - 1611 Caffin Ave. - 596-2695
Storytime and two edible craft sessions.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY - 1pm-3pm - 2405 Jackson Ave. - 596-3110
CENTRAL CITY LIBRARY - 1pm-3pm - 2405 Jackson Ave. - 596-3110
Crafts, games, face painting and more. Activities with LEH Primetime. Large groups RSVP 596-3110.
FREE CONCERT by our world-famous storyteller, author, and singer!
Johnette Downing Concert 1 pm on Saturday, June 14 at Algiers Regional Library.
FREE PROGRAMS ALL JUNE and JULY:
AquaVan, Wetlands Express, ZOOmobile, Bugmobile, Sally Farrell and Live Birds of Prey, Irwin Royes, World's Smallest Magician, Fluttery Butterfly from Longue Vue House & Gardens, Energy Alliance, Curtis Pierre and the World of Percussion, Philip Melancon Silly Stories and more! Check with your local branch.
