“A library just for kids?” a young boy’s voice echoed, full of wonder, outside the Children’s Resource Center – New Orleans Public Library. Indeed, this special place, nestled on Napoleon Avenue between Camp and Magazine Streets, has been a haven for young minds since 1908. Originally called the Napoleon Library, this building stands as a testament to the generosity of Andrew Carnegie, whose $250,000 grant in 1902 made its construction possible. The Children’s Resource Center – New Orleans Public Library is one of the oldest operating libraries in the New Orleans Public Library system, second only to the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library in Algiers Point. It even boasts the distinction of being designated a Historic Landmark in 1979. While its name emphasizes its focus on children, the Children’s Resource Center – New Orleans Public Library welcomes visitors of all ages, offering a diverse collection of materials, services, and programs. Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged New Orleans in 2005, left its mark on this historic building, breaking two large windows. However, the Children’s Resource Center – New Orleans Public Library persevered, reopening its doors on January 9, 2006, continuing its mission to serve the community. Within its walls lies a hidden gem: the Pebbles Collection. This unique partnership between the New Orleans Public Library and Tulane University’s Stone Center for Latin American Studies offers a rich array of bilingual children’s books and films focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church
Established 82 years ago this is Greater St Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. It began in Uptown New Orleans with