Public Libraries in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

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Public Libraries in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Orleans Parish, Louisiana is served by the New Orleans Public Library — a 14-location parish-wide system that has rebuilt and expanded dramatically since Hurricane Katrina, with branches serving every neighborhood of the city.

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📚 About New Orleans Public Library

New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library system serving Orleans Parish, Louisiana. In Louisiana, parishes are the equivalent of counties, and Orleans Parish is coextensive with the City of New Orleans. NOPL operates 14 locations including the Main Library on Loyola Avenue and a network of neighborhood branches rebuilt and expanded following Hurricane Katrina (2005), which devastated much of the system.

Among NOPL's most beloved branches is the Milton H. Latter Memorial Library on St. Charles Avenue — housed in a magnificent 1907 Beaux-Arts mansion donated to the city in 1948. The system is known for its strong Louisiana and New Orleans history collection, and for community programming that reflects the city's unique cultural heritage including French Creole, African American, and Vietnamese communities.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free New Orleans Public Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby, unlimited digital titles on hoopla, and documentaries on Kanopy. Louisiana cardholders also access Louisiana Digital Library — a statewide collection of research databases, historical newspapers, genealogy records and learning resources available free with any Louisiana public library card.

Orleans Parish library branches — 8 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Louisiana directory for more.

Main Library (NOPL)New Orleans, LAFlagship on Loyola Avenue →Algiers Regional LibraryNew Orleans, LARegional branch serving Algiers on the West Bank →Alvar LibraryNew Orleans, LABywater & St. Claude neighborhood branch →East New Orleans Regional LibraryNew Orleans, LARegional branch serving New Orleans East →Milton H. Latter Memorial LibraryNew Orleans, LALandmark 1907 mansion on St. Charles Ave →Nix LibraryNew Orleans, LAGentilly neighborhood branch →Norman Mayer LibraryNew Orleans, LALakeview & Mid-City neighborhood branch →Rosa F. Keller Library & Community CenterNew Orleans, LABroadmoor neighborhood branch & community center →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Orleans Parish?

The New Orleans Public Library operates 14 locations across Orleans Parish, including the Main Library on Loyola Avenue and regional and neighborhood branches serving every part of the city. This page lists the branches we have individually verified.

Where is the main New Orleans Public Library?

The Main Library is at 219 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, in the heart of the Central Business District. It is the flagship of the New Orleans Public Library system.

Who can get a New Orleans Public Library card?

A card is free to any resident of Orleans Parish (City of New Orleans). Louisiana residents in neighboring parishes may qualify through reciprocal borrowing agreements. Bring a photo ID and proof of Orleans Parish address.

Does New Orleans Public Library have ebooks and digital resources?

Yes. With a free NOPL card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, access no-waitlist titles on hoopla, stream documentaries on Kanopy, and use the statewide Louisiana Digital Library databases from home.

Is Orleans Parish the same as the City of New Orleans?

Yes. Orleans Parish and the City of New Orleans are coextensive — they share the same boundaries and government. The New Orleans Public Library is therefore both the city and parish public library system.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com