October Events at the New Orleans Public Library
Fully Charged: Powered by JReid InDeed
Learn, design, and develop your own video game with New Orleans Saints Safety Justin Reid of the JReid InDeed Foundation.
Participants must be registered members of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Guests who are not registered will not be admitted.
Questions? Please email mvatranis@nolalibrary.org or
Schedule:
• October 4: Intro to Game Design (Scratch) & Account Setup
• October 11: Understanding Coding Blocks and Commands
• November 8: Creating Characters (sprites) and Backgrounds
• November 22: Animations and Interactive Storytelling
• December 20: Building Simple Games + Final Project Showcase
In partnership with JReid Indeed.
Main Library, Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Saturdays listed above
1pm - 3pm
Virtual Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo
Since 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave. In this online author talk, pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. . . .
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first.
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps.
Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.
Thursday, October 09
6pm - 7pm
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddies x Wee Write
Have fun while volunteering with kids at the Library.
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:
• October 15: Orientation
• October 22
• October 29
• November 5
• November 12
• November 19
This opportunity provides a total of 10.5 volunteer hours over 6 weeks. A brief phone interview and online orientation are required prior to volunteering with this program.
In partnership with 826 New Orleans’ Early Literacy Initiative, LitUp!. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
Norman Mayer Library
Wednesdays listed above
4:45pm - 6:30pm
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Frankentoys: Teen Drop-In
Create your own Frankentoy at the Library. Take apart old toys and put them back together in unexpected ways.
Hang out, play games, make art, learn a new hobby, or explore new tech at this teen program for patrons ages 11 - 18. Please register to help us plan supplies.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
Mid-City Library
Tuesday, October 21
4pm - 5pm
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Water Wonderful World: Coloring and Comics NOLA Style
Meet the local teen creators of the Water Wonderful World reading / coloring book and Trinity City Comics. Pick up free books, learn about water in New Orleans, and make a “sno-ball in a bag."
Be among the first to receive a free copy of the recently published Water Wonderful World, a reading and coloring book which explores New Orleans’ unique relationship with water.
Activities will include making a “Sno-ball in a Bag", coloring a page from the book, and chatting with some of the New Orleans youth who created this book with the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund and the City of New Orleans.
Also, get to know Trinity City Comics, an afrofuturistic comic book, created by teens and adults, telling the story of three teen heroes fighting for climate justice, community safety, and disability rights – set in New Orleans in the year 2078.
Both of these books are well-written, beautifully illustrated works of art educating us on our connection to water, AND both books were created by local youth artists, some of whom will be at the event to personally sign personalized copies addressed to you.
The afternoon will also include hands-on learning around the New Orleans water and stormwater systems from the Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans. SWBNO will introduce their Enviroscape® Watershed / Nonpoint Source Model and lead kids of all ages through a hands-on demonstration of how pollution can affect the bodies of water surrounding New Orleans.
This event is for kids 6 - 18 years of age and their families.
Please register to help us plan for supplies.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library and Trinity City Arts.
Mid-City Library
Saturday, October 25
1pm - 2:30pm
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