Friends of the Hubbell Library

Pop in to check out some back-to-school books and guess the Hubbell staffer from their old school photos.

With summer reading wrapped up and school visits about to start, it is time to move along the reading rocket. Before I just toss it, are there any families here who would like to have it? It's a great play fort or reading nook. It is also 7 feet high and 2.5 feet in diameter.
(Comment below if interested, if there are multiple interested families, I'll toss all your names in a hat and pull one.)

Looking for a KN95 mask? We've got you covered...literally.

Tomorrow at 11 am- Baby Alligators in the Library!!!!

There's still time to claim one of these adorable canvas tote bags- bring in your Summer Fun reading minutes by the end of Wednesday!

We still have a couple spots left in this morning's program for adults: Neighborhood Photowalk.
Sign up here: https://neworleans.libnet.info/event/10973794
Come at 10:30 am!

Next Wednesday, July 17th, 9-12 year olds are invited to come design and program robots with the Jesuit High School Robotics Team. Space is limited, please register on the NOPL Events page: https://neworleans.libnet.info/event/11203289

This Thursday afternoon. Come beat the heat (or the rain) and test your building skills.

Bilingual friends and Spanish speakers (looking at you, ISL families)- check out this cool series of programs this summer at the Mid-City library!

Este verano nos enorgullece presentarles junto al Stone Center for Latin American Studies - Tulane University los Martes en Mid-City con la Familia: a Family Fun Night for Bilingual and Spanish Speaking Families.

Las tardes de actividades pensadas para las familias hispanohablantes y/o bilingües incluyen juegos, meriendas y oportunidades de participar por libros de regalo.

Martes en Mid-City con la Familia es una actividad de acceso libre y gratuito para toda la familia.

Además, tendremos libros del Premio Américas. El Premio Américas celebra la literatura infantil y juvenil que retrata a Latinoamérica, el Caribe y la cultura Latinx en los Estados Unidos a través de una perspectiva auténtica.

Este programa es para familias con niños desde los 6 a los 12 años de edad.

Los esperamos el próximo martes, 9 de julio, a las 5:30 p.m. para disfrutar la noche de hacer máscaras de Lucha Libra.

¡Más información en nolalibrary.co/familia o en el enlace en nuestro perfil!
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This summer, we're proud to be partnering with the Stone Center for Latin American Studies to present family fun nights for Bilingual and Spanish-speaking families.

These free evening activities are for the whole family, each featuring a unique activity or game, snacks, and book giveaway door prizes.

In addition, Americas Award books will be featured. The Americas Award celebrates YA and Children’s literature that portrays Latin America, The Caribbean, and Latinx culture in the United States with an authentic lens.

The next Martes en Mid-City con la Familia is on July 9 for lucha libre mask-making.

Visit nolalibrary.co/familia for details!

It’s not too late to sign up for summer reading! You have until July 31st to participate. Just for signing up, adults can pick between a book light or a multi charger.
Kids get to pick a book to keep off our cart of prize books.
Be cool, stay up late reading.
https://nolalibrary.org/in-the-library/summer-fun/

Next Friday Shunequika's back and bringing tons of fun building toys! Bring your kiddos!

Come show the library staff your cute baby and have some fun, interactive art time together this Friday morning.

Tomorrow afternoon! Get your littles out of the house to come have some fun at the library!

Kids, come try some goofy experiments with electronics this Thursday afternoon.
Whether it's too hot or too wet outside, inside the library is the place to be this summer.

Help! Our community puzzle exchange shelf over flows....please come in and take one home. The best way to pass a wet, rainy day (after reading, of course) is puzzles!

Looking for a fun activity to try at home this summer? Stop in and check out this 'How to make a shadow puppet theater' display and pick up a sheet of shadow puppet construction tips by local artist/author, Karen Konnerth. (Demonstrated here by Hubbell staffer Derek.)

She's number one! Our first reader to finish the Summer Fun and Reading challenge at Hubbell Library is Courtney French. One book she really enjoyed on her way to 800 minutes of reading was "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" by Ottessa Moshfegh. Currently she is reading "The Guest" by Emma Cline.

It's not too late, you have all the way until July 31st to sign up and read. Then you too can have a cute canvas bag to tote your books around. Happy Reading!

We still have spots remaining for this Wednesday's cyanotype art print workshop for kids 6-12! Register on the NOPL events page: https://neworleans.libnet.info/event/10627490

How it started.......how it's going- one week later! It's not too late to be in that number- come in today and join the Summer Fun and Reading Program!
https://nolalibrary.org/in-the-library/summer-fun/

Last night was Hubbell's annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover. 30 lovies of all sizes and types spent the night in the library. They got up to their usual shenanigans- messing around with the photocopier, telling ghost stories, etc. They also participated in the Summer Reading Program (and you can too!) and had an epic dance party complete with lights, a conga line and a VIP area.
Thanks to all our little patrons who entrusted us with their special friends.

The winner of the Guessing Game for May was Eden who guessed the closest with 220 safety pins in the jar.

Performing Poodles this Tuesday at Hubbell Library!

Today is the day! The first day of Summer Reading! Adventure Begins at your Library! Hubbell Library wants to take you on an out of the world adventure. Come in and sign up for summer reading. Children get a free book of their choice for signing up and Adults/Teens get LED book lights. Read your way to this cute special edition tote bag designed by local artist Tamisha Anthony.
https://nolalibrary.org/in-the-library/summer-fun/

Children's Hospital is bringing their Immunization bus to our sister library, Algiers Regional on Holiday Drive, tomorrow- Tuesday, May 21st from 2-6 pm to offer FREE childhood immunizations for youth 6 weeks to 18 years.
https://www.chnola.org/community/immunization-program/care-mobile-schedule/

Reminder- this Tuesday night, May 21st, at 5 pm is GAME NIGHT! at the Hubbell Library. Come play board games and meet some neighbors. We will have games for a wide range of skills and ages, so come one, come all. Brand new neighbor Kristen is bringing a Mahjong set and hopes that some of you will come out and play. If you don't know how, we can teach you.

Only 15 days left 'til the start of Summer Reading season!!!

It’s that time of year again, y’all… Pre-registration for the 2024 Summer Fun & Reading Challenge is officially OPEN!

This year, if you complete 800 minutes of reading and finish all Summer Fun activities, you’ll get this adorable canvas tote bag, featuring an illustration by local artist, Tamisha Anthony.

Plus, we’ve got two months full of awesome free events for all ages, and prizes for just signing up! The fun starts on June 1, and we can’t wait.

This year’s Summer Fun & Reading Challenge is sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, with support from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the GPOA Foundation, and Raising Canes.

Use the link in our bio or visit summeerfun.nolalibrary.org to get started ☀️

April's Guessing Game winner is Henry! His guess came closest to the 195 pompoms in the jar. The hype is real about his estimation skills!

Kids, come make cool sun print art with Ms. Emily today.