Libraries - Orleans Parish The New Orleans Public Library is the premier cultural institution that celebrates and preserves the collective memory and living history of New Orleans, Louisiana and the world. We foster the future aspirations and democratic dreams of all. NOPL is New Orleans' gateway for information through education, communication, culture and recreational enrichment -- by utilizing the fundamentals of sight, sound, and taste. NOPL inspires the individual and enriches the community through access to information, resources, technology and programming that is delivered by knowledgeable and creative staff. Select a Library Algiers Regional Branch Alvar Branch Children's Resource Center Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch Einstein Charter School Branch Martin Luther King Branch Mid-City Branch Milton H. Latter Memorial Branch Nix Branch Robert E. Smith Branch Bookmobile Williams Research Center St. Tammany Branches Tangipahoa Branches St. Tammany Parish Libraries now offer books, magazines, audio cassettes, compact discs, video tapes, programs for all ages, exhibits, Internet access, online databases and service to nursing homes. With circulation in 2001 totalling 1,012,841 items, we know that St. Tammany Parish citizens enjoy and use their library. Select a Library Abita Springs Branch Bush Branch Causeway Branch Covington Branch Electronic Resource Center Folsom Branch Lacombe Branch Lee Road Branch Mandeville Branch Pearl River Branch Slidell Branch Adult literacy materials, programs and tutoring for the non-reader are provided through Upgrade Tangipahoa. The libraries serve as active partners providing office space, tutoring locations and information. Tax materials are provided for all patrons. Senior citizens use the library for preparation of taxes. Libraries serve as meeting sites for local non-profit organizations. Select a Library Amite Branch Genealogy Department Hammond Branch Independence Branch Kentwood Branch Loranger Branch Ponchatoula Branch Jefferson Parish The Jefferson Parish Library is a service institution dedicated to providing the highest quality services to meet the informational, cultural, educational, and recreational needs of the community.To accomplish this mission, the Library System will acquire, organize, and provide access to materials that reflect all points of view. The Library System will take a proactive position by interacting with the community to develop resources, policies, and professional services in response to changing needs. In doing so, the Library System will act as a responsible steward of the resources made available by and will ensure accountability to the citizens of Jefferson Parish. Select a Library East Bank Regional Grand Isle Library Gretna Library Harahan Library Lakeshore Library Live Oak Library North Kenner Library Old Metairie Library River Ridge E-Branch Rosedale Library Terrytown Library West Bank Regional Westwego Library