Get the tools necessary for financial fitness and freedom at the New Orleans Public Library’s People’s Housing + Financial Literacy Workshop, an eight-week series designed to share the importance of saving, budgeting, credit and financial independence.
The first session will cover an introduction to financial management.
The library is hosting this workshop at two locations — the East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., at 11 a.m. on March 4, and the Nora Navra Library, 1902 St Bernard Ave., at 1 p.m. on March 7.
Both workshops will cover the same topics.
Access to the Google platform and a Gmail account and required, and participants are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets. Sign up at events.nolalibrary.org.
YOGA: Stop by the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., at noon March 1 for “Ohm My Goodness,” a free 30-minute yoga class taught by the Ohm Well.
The class is accessible to all skill levels and promotes body positivity and inclusivity.
Space is limited to 10 participants, and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The library will host another Ohm My Goodness class at noon March 8 at the Nix Library, 1401 S Carrollton Ave.
Details at nolalibrary.co/ohm.
BOOK CLUB: Algiers Regional Library’s West Bank Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. on March 1 to discuss Bonnie Garmus’ “Lessons in Chemistry,” which follows single mother Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist trying to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of the 1960s.
The West Bank Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. New members are always welcome.
Email Simon Hand at shand@nolalibrary.org for more information.
YOUNG ARTISTS: Experience art and nature at the library’s newest early literacy program, Budding Artists.
Designed for children ages 2-5 years old, Budding Artists combines sustainable art projects with stories inspired by nature. Participants will get their hands dirty while exploring painting, planting and observing themes in nature.
Presented in partnership with NOLA Artist Incubator, Budding Artists will be held at the Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in March. Space is limited, and registration is required. Visit events.nolalibrary.org to sign up.
DIGITAL FOR SENIORS: Learn how to protect your personal information online at Digital Skills for Seniors 50+, a workshop series running through 2023.
The New Orleans Public Library has partnered with the AARP Foundation, Older Adults Technology Services and the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library to present the series.
The next installation will cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, safe browsing, recognizing online scams and when it’s OK to share personal information.
Upcoming dates and locations are:
- March 2, 1 p.m. at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St.
- March 9, 11 a.m. at East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd.
- March 13, 3 p.m. at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd.
- March 30, 11 a.m. at Nora Navra Library, 1902 St Bernard Ave.
Call or text (504) 224-8720 for more information or with help signing up for a class.
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.
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