Nix Library
🏢 New Orleans Public Library · New Orleans, Louisiana
Nix Library
One of the oldest branches still serving New Orleans, the Nix Library has stood at the corner of South Carrollton Avenue and Willow Street since 1930 — a Depression-era landmark built on a lot donated by three brothers in memory of their parents, and one of the first NOPL locations to reopen after Hurricane Katrina. As of late 2025 the branch is temporarily closed for an electrical panel replacement; check nolalibrary.org for its reopening date.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Tuesday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Wednesday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Thursday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Friday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Saturday | Temporarily closed — check nolalibrary.org |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1401 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 596-2630
Website: nolalibrary.org
Plus Code: 76XFWVXC+FR (New Orleans, LA)
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📖 About Nix Library
The Nix Library opened on December 1, 1930, as the sixth facility of the New Orleans Public Library system. Its existence traces back to a 1928 gift from brothers James, Ralph, and John Nix, who donated the corner lot at South Carrollton Avenue and Willow Street in memory of their parents. That donation freed the $20,000 the city had set aside for land acquisition, redirecting those funds into the building itself. The branch answered years of advocacy by Carrollton neighborhood residents who had pressed through the 1920s for a library of their own. Nearly a century later it still anchors the Riverbend end of the streetcar line. The building came through Hurricane Katrina with only minor flooding and reopened about two months after the storm — one of the first NOPL branches back in service. In 2021–2022 it underwent a major accessibility renovation, adding a wheelchair lift, an accessible restroom, and automatic doors, and held a ribbon-cutting on September 8, 2022. In August 2025 the branch closed temporarily for an electrical panel replacement; patrons should check nolalibrary.org for current status.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened December 1, 1930 — one of the oldest branches still in the New Orleans Public Library system
- Built on a lot donated by the three Nix brothers in 1928 in memory of their parents, saving $20,000 for construction
- One of the first NOPL branches to reopen after Hurricane Katrina, with only minor flood damage
- Reopened September 2022 after ADA upgrades: wheelchair lift, accessible restroom, and automatic doors
- Temporarily closed as of August 2025 for electrical panel replacement — check nolalibrary.org for reopening
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
While the branch is closed, New Orleans Public Library cardholders can access these free digital resources from anywhere:
📚 Services
- Book, audiobook, DVD, and magazine lending (when open)
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing
- Interlibrary loan through NOPL
- Youth and children's storytimes and programming
- Culture Pass for free museum and cultural venue entry
- Accessible facility with wheelchair lift and ADA restroom (since 2022)
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and Take & Make craft kits
- Teen and youth programming
- Community events and neighborhood programming
- Summer reading challenge
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Nix Library open, and how did it get its name?
Nix Library opened on December 1, 1930, as the sixth New Orleans Public Library location. Brothers James, Ralph, and John Nix donated the corner lot at South Carrollton Avenue and Willow Street in memory of their parents in 1928, and the branch was named in the family's honor. Their gift freed the city's land budget for construction, making the project possible.
Is the Nix Library currently open?
As of August 2025, the Nix Library is temporarily closed for an electrical panel replacement. The repair timeline was still being finalized as of early September 2025. Check nolalibrary.org or call (504) 596-2630 for the current status and reopening date.
What accessibility improvements were made to the Nix Library?
In 2021 and 2022 the branch underwent a major ADA accessibility renovation, adding a wheelchair lift, a fully accessible restroom, and automatic entry doors. The upgraded branch reopened with a ribbon-cutting on September 8, 2022.
How did Nix Library fare during Hurricane Katrina?
The branch sustained only minor flooding during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and was one of the first New Orleans Public Library locations to reopen, doing so roughly two months after the storm.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.