With the Friends, there are always new things happening.
Besides our twice-weekly Book Sales every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles, we have book-signings, fundraisers and community events. Check here regularly to find out what's coming up next.
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>> SUMMER READING WITH VINTAGE 329
On Thursday, June 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Vintage 329 Gallery on Royal Street, will host a special performance of three beloved literary classics. Performers will present theatrical readings from a 1st Edition To Kill a Mockingbird, signed byHarper Lee, a 1955 Special Edition of Robert Frost’s New Hampshire, and Dr. Seuss’ first book with original illustrations from 1937, And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street. These collectible works range in value from $1,400 to $10,000.
RSVP is required to attend, so please call 504-525-2262 or 504-596-2587.
The purpose of the readings is to illustrate both the timelessness of great literary prose and to experience the sheer joy of reading them aloud. The evening will help kick-off the “Summer Reading Program” by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. The June 16th event will afford guests a rare opportunity to view all three works which will be on display at the gallery and available for sale at the event. Vintage 329 will donate 20% of rare book sales from the June 16th event to FNOPL and 10% of rare book sales from June 17th through July 31st to the non-profit. Additionally, Vintage 329 will serve as an Official FNOPL book depository for all donated books to the support arm of the New Orleans Public Library.
>> 5TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK SALE
Mid-March marks the 5th anniversary of the twice-weekly book sales held by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. The sales are held every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 to 2 in the Carriage House behind Latter Library on St. Charles Ave. A special sale to mark the 5th anniversary will take place on Saturday March 19 and Wednesday March 23. All items will be 50% off. This includes all fiction, history, rare books, children’s books, CD’s, DVD’s, and much more.
Prior to Katrina the Friends held two big sales annually. With the closing of the libraries after the storm, the Friends organization which is more than 50 years old believed it was important to help re-connect the citizens of New Orleans with books on a regular basis. In addition a tremendous number of books were sent to New Orleans from donors across the United States and overseas. The Friends took on the responsibility of getting these books to the people and to schools as they opened. The library gave the Friends the use of the Carriage House and a community institution was born
>> LOCAL ARTIST DONATES PORTION OF SALES TO THE FRIENDS
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>> LOCAL AUTHOR TO DONATE PORTION OF SALES TO THE FRIENDS
Bert Bartlett will donate a portion of the sales from his book
"A Tale of Two Seasons" to the Friends.
