Robert E. Smith Library

Now the old saying goes "don't judge a book by its cover", but these books surely have some of the loveliest designs.

Check out these books and many more when you call us to make your very own book bundle!

Hello book lovers!

Want to push yourself to step outside of your reading comfort zone? Check out some of these readathon challenges. Each one pushes readers to check out genres, authors and topics they would not normally read.

Need help filling out that TBR pile? Call us here at the library where we can assist you in making a personally tailored book bundle!

1. "Black Like We Never Left": , , and readathon of Toni Morrison books

2. "2021 Read Harder Challenge": Bookriot
https://www.google.com/amp/s/bookriot.com/read-harder-2021/amp/

3. "52 Books in 52 Weeks": The 52 Book Club
https://www.the52book.club/challenges/2021-reading-challenge/

4. " Reading Challenge": Enthralled Bookworm
https://enthralledbookworm.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/reading-challenge-queerbookfun2021/

5. "Read Native 2021": American Indian Library Association
https://ailanet.org/readnative21/

And for a "master list" check out:
https://www.girlxoxo.com/the-master-list-of-2021-reading-challenges/

Read Native 2021 - American Indian Library Association American Indian Library Association invites you to participate in the inaugural reading challenge. With this challenge we support and recognize our Indigenous authors, scientists, legislators, storytellers, and creators throughout the year, not just during the national Native American Heritage month...

Need a book recommendation? Check out the new release that has critics and book lovers buzzing: "The Prophets" by Robert Jones Jr.

In this new novel, Jones explores the relationship between two enslaved men, and the historical elements of erasure that have hidden bonds similar. With a writing style compared to that of Morrison and Baldwin, this book is described as "a new kind of epic... and a grand achievement."

If interested, get those holds ready, because this book is going to get even more popular!
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/books/review/the-prophets-robert-jones-jr.html

‘The Prophets’ Explores Black Love and Memory in a Time of Trauma Robert Jones Jr.’s debut novel tells the story of two enslaved boys in love.

Happy birthday to the amazing author and anthropologist Zora Neale Huston. She would have been 130 years old today!

To celebrate her birthday and legacy, check out these amazing works here at your local library.

Hello fellow readers and welcome to a new year!

Are you feeling motivated to change habits or create some new resolutions? Check out some of the amazing resources provided by your local library.

See below on some recommendations for inspiration

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/books/november-2020-books.html
In a reading slump? Call your Robert E. Smith Library to put these hot picks on hold and to ask about how you can access the New York Times for free.

16 New Books to Watch For in November Barack Obama’s memoir is landing. So is a biography of Adrienne Rich and buzzy fiction from Jo Nesbo, Nicole Krauss and Susie Yang.

Smith Library is open for contactless pick-up and book return every Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Just call us at 596-2638 before you leave and we will happily check out your materials and have them waiting for you when you arrive

Just a reminder that your Smith Library is open for contactless pick-up and book return every Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Just call us at 596-2638 before you leave and we will happily check out your materials and have them waiting for you when you arrive

Just a reminder that your Smith Library is open for contactless pick-up and book return every Saturday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Just call us at 596-2638 before you leave and we will happily check out your materials and have them waiting for you when you arrive

In these stressful times it's can be nice to escape into a good book.
What's your favorite comfort read?
https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1840-goodreads-members-suggest-favorite-comfort-reads

Goodreads Members Suggest: Favorite Comfort Reads Stay calm and read on might be our collective slogan for the coming months. Since we all might need some help with that, we asked Goodreads members...

All New Orleans Public Library locations will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, March, 16, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Important Library Information to Know During the Temporary Closure:
- Please keep all currently checked out materials until we reopen.
- All due dates and late fines are suspended during the closure.
- All drop boxes are locked and unavailable during the closure.
- The Culture Pass program is temporarily suspended. If you have a pass reservation, please contact the institution to confirm that it is open.

Even though our buildings are closed, nolalibrary.org and our e-Resources are always available to Library cardholders. We offer a large collection of free electronic resources for all ages. You can stay current with trends, catch up on the latest news, watch movies, read books, listen to audiobooks, learn a language, make something creative, and more, all from wherever you are. Access our e-Resources at e-resources.nolalibrary.org.

For the most current information related to COVID-19 in New Orleans is available at nola.gov. Thank you for your continued support; we look forward to seeing you in the Library again very soon.

Robert E. Smith Library Will Be Cancelling All Programs Until Further Notice
Thank you for your patience and understanding, please stay safe.

You Can Use the Library Without Even Having To Come to the Library
The Library offers a large collection of free electronic resources for all ages. Stay current with trends, catch up on the latest news, watch movies, read books, learn a language, make something creative, and more, all from the comfort of home.
Visit us at http://nolalibrary.org/

ADVICE FOR THE PUBLIC

State officials encourage Louisianans to take the following proactive steps to protect the health of themselves and those around them:
• Cover your cough.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water, or with a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
• Avoiding close contact (within six feet) with those who are sick.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. CDC believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
• For updates locally, please visit ready.nola.gov or call ‪311‬
• For updates on the state’s response to the coronavirus situation, visit LDH.louisiana.gov/Coronavirus.
• Members of the public with questions about coronavirus may call the coronavirus general information line at ‪1-855-523-2652‬ from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Out of an abundance of caution Smith Library will be suspending our Saturday Lego Club until further notice,
All other programs will continue as scheduled at this time

While there are still no confirmed cases in Louisiana, do your part to prevent the spread of ALL respiratory diseases, including coronavirus. Wash hands regularly, stay home if sick & cover your cough. More at ready.nola.gov.

Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for our E-book help hour.
Every Wednesday, at Robert E. Smith Regional Library

Due to the Endymion Parade the Robert E. Smith Library
will be
Closed All Day Saturday February 22nd
Thank you, and Have a Safe and Wonderful Mardi Gras Season

Due to the Adjusted Parade Schedule Today, Friday February 21st
Smith Library Will Be Closing at 3:00 PM
Thank you, and have a safe and fun Mardi Gras Season

The Robert E. Smith Library Will Be Closing at 4:00 PM Today
Thank you for your patience and have a lovely and safe Carnival Season

It's Carnival time! Due to parades, each Library location has updated closing hours. View the schedule here or on nolalibrary.org.

Hey writers, did you know our 2020 Winter Writing Contest is happening now??

This year’s theme is Roots and Contestants can win $100, $50, or $25 Amazon Gift Cards, courtesy of and have their work read aloud at a public program in March.

For more information about the contest, click here >> bit.ly/NOPL-contests

Happy writing and best of luck! ✏️