Activities for teenagers in libraries Entertainment/Life

New Orleans public libraries will have lots of fun for young people in the coming weeks. Check out Teen Volunteer Days, a special interactive story, and a book party.

VOLUNTEER DAYS: Youth ages 14 to 18 can earn a teen education watch at two New Orleans Public Library branches.

The event will be held at the New Orleans East Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., on November 20th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Teens can meet at the Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, on Nov. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Participants will have the opportunity to serve their community, be creative and network while earning volunteer hours.

Registration and filling out applications of teenage volunteers are mandatory for participation. visit nolalibrary.org/teens for more information.

STORYTIME: The Library and Black Box NOLA are teaming up to present interactive history on November 20th from 5-6pm at the Nora Navra Library, 1902 St. Bernard Ave.

It will be based on the life of Dr. Charles Drew, a pioneering black scientist and physician of the 20th century.

Black Box NOLA aims to bring black history curriculum into classrooms and other educational spaces. Alondra Eugene founded Black Box in 2021.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

BOOK PARTY: Guardians of the Lost Cities fans ages 6 to 12 are invited to a book party celebrating the popular series on November 23.

Stop by the Children’s Resource Center at 913 Napoleon Ave. from 10:30 a.m. to noon for slime making, geodes smashing and themed snacks.

Haven’t read the series? no problem The party is open to everyone. Registration is welcome. visit events.nolalibrary.org to register.

Every month, the library hosts book parties for children in a different location. The book parties are sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

STORYTIME: The Library and Black Box NOLA are teaming up to present interactive history on November 20th from 5-6pm at the Nora Navra Library, 1902 St. Bernard Ave.

The topic will be Dr. Charles Drew, a pioneering black scientist and medical practitioner of the 20th century.

Black Box NOLA aims to bring Black History curriculum into classrooms and other educational spaces. Alondra Eugene founded Black Box in 2021.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

AUTHOR’S CONVERSATION: On November 20th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, renowned Mona author Susan Power will discuss Indigenous rights and culture in fiction via Zoom.

The conversation will also touch on her new novel, The Doll Council, her first book in nearly 30 years.

Power is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and a PEN/Hemingway Award recipient.

Her talk will highlight how her latest work uses an important symbol that anchors comfort and camaraderie in Native American life: the doll.

The Council of Dolls is the story of three women, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried.

visit nolalibrary.co register for this event and send questions to the author.

November is Native American Heritage Month. visit nolalibrary.org for programs, reading recommendations, and celebration resources.

FOR FUTURE MOTHERS: Pregnant women are invited to prenatal movement and meditation workshops at the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St.

Two sessions will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on November 22 and 29.

Participants will learn healthy postures, breathing and strengthening mental centering to encourage bonding with baby.

The workshop will also be broadcast on Zoom. visit events.nolalibrary.org for registration information. Prenatal meditation and movement classes are taught by Shanda Domango Brown, founder of Domango Training.