This gorgeous library is a converted mansion that sits atop a hill on Saint Charles Avenue - if…read morethat wasn't all you needed to be convinced. I've only been a member for a short while, but in my experience the Latter Library staff is exceptionally friendly, the space is quiet and well-maintained, the wifi is reliable, and the book selection is great - everything from new releases to cookbooks, audiobooks, and books about New Orleans history and culture. On the lower floor, the original mansion rooms are largely unconverted and left true-to-style - you can sit and read on antique upholstered chairs at large oak tables, or walk about and admire the chandeliers and ceiling frescos. On the upper floor, however, are all your modern amenities - more organized shelving, help desk, clean bathrooms, computer lab, etc. In this way, Latter Library strikes a balance between being contemporarily functional in the community and being a historical relic in the neighborhood. Would recommend popping by and checking it out!

Great little library magazines, downstairs adult fiction and non-fiction upstairs great air…read moreair-condition study rooms. They got a seed library where we can check out three packs of seeds every day it's smaller than the main library of course and there's another uptown library that's a little larger, but it's bigger than the Avar library that's near my house. I recommend visiting each branch and checking out what they have you can also get ebooks thru Libby app.

Haven't stopped by a library in years! Was very impressed coming back here. It was well kept, has…read moresuper friendly staff members, and I enjoyed the option of e-books and audiobooks!

It's a nice library with a nice staff. Convenient location for Kenner folks. Not sure why it has…read morebad reviews - it's everything a small library should be.

Cute little library. Selection is small, because it's a small library, but I always pick up holds…read morefrom here. Accessible via street car.

Not sure what the other reviewers are expecting from a (smaller) neighborhood library. But, cool…read morebuilding with friendly people and books to read .

Beautiful library with open spaces, free Wi-Fi, cute children's area, clean restrooms, plenty of…read morecomputers for use by patrons and so much more. They do have a story time during the week for the kidlets. Parking is difficult, and I have noticed the ticket ladies in front stalking the area for the slightest of parking infractions, and ticketing people. I would suggest that if you can not find parking in the super small parking lot, not to park in front, but on one of the side streets. During tax season, there are volunteers from AARP doing income taxes twice a week through VITA, a volunteer tax preparation service for low income people. They are not employees of the library, the library can not force them to work, or accept any ones tax return to prepare. They get overwhelmed during the tax season, so be nice to them, they are not paid at all. The employees who work for the actual library are nice for the most part. Come and check this library out if you live in the area. You can check out books if you live in the Orleans parish or the neighboring parishes.

A couple years ago, I was spending a pretty good amount of money at Barnes and Noble and Amazon…read morewhen I was buying a bunch of books (those dang thrillers from @gregiles had me running to the store). Then two of my friends schooled me in the ways of using the @nolalibrary. It's hard to describe the level of joy I get from casually listening to an amazing audio book that I can rent directly on my phone or picking up new releases that are set aside for me. : : Seriously, the libraries in New Orleans are phenomenal - I would argue the best public service in the city! When you walk in, there are plenty of available computers, an amazing selection of book for all ages, DVDs, study guides to get ready for the ACT or GRE, and even classes to learn how to sew and knit. I use the online app to reserve and make sure what I want is availabe (swipe to check it out what it looks like in the app store - you can only get the app once you go in and get a library card). : : Also, I am SO glad that one of my friends recommended that I also download the libby app, which allows me to read books and listen to audio books directly on my phone or iPad. BTW, nerd life hack: you can set you audio book speed to 1.25x, and you'll never go back to regular speed again.

This place is a gorgeous bit of mid century architecture. I love libraries, plain and simple but I…read morego out of my way to spend time here. As far as space usability, this place is on par with other universities. The book stacks are less. The technology is more present and the space is more welcoming of an evolving culture. There are spaces for gathering. Plenty of study rooms. The first floor is for conversations, traffic, groups and snacks at the coffee bar. It's a home away from home for graduate students. So yeah, we like it pretty well.

I'll admit, with the volume of material that a library has, it is understandable for a library to…read morebe a bit of a labyrinth, but navigation Howard Tilton for that molding book on Easter Island or African Diaspora is too much of an adventure for my taste. Their catalog is straightforward enough, but the book rows are all over the place and sometimes difficult to follow. Not to mention the fact that the majority of the stacks are in low-ceiling, basement like spaces, giving one the sense that they are in the opening ghost scene from "Ghostbusters." Also, for a library building, Howard Tilton is rather noisy. Of course, people will chitchat as they do, but the HVAC units are constantly roaring and the staircases echo like anything. If you get a couch seat on the third floor while the sun is still up, then I'll admit, it makes for a lovely reading space. Also... thank the good lord they put a PJ's coffee inside!

Right across from the gym I work out at, I will sometimes stop in here to get a movie or book. It…read moreis on the small side, and I felt too nervous to take any photos of the interior because it was SOOOOOOOO quiet inside. I wish I had known about this library when I was in school, this would have been an ideal place to come spread out and study. I do love a nice quiet place to study. As mentioned in a previous review, they do have small study rooms to use, which I love. The librarians are friendly, and I have never had an issue with anyone here. You can request items from other branches to be picked up here, which is nice. The parking lot is on the small side, but this is a small branch of the library. I really like coming here.

I wouldn't say my expectations were particularly high as I entered the building. It's a library…read more It's small. It's in Jefferson Parish. There's really not much more to say about Wagner Library, except for one cool discovery that I made in here. This library has tiny rooms with a desk, outlets, and a door. Between these private, underutilized spaces and the free wifi, I thought, "Hey, I could make this into an office." And that's what I did. All was moving along swimmingly. I was Yelping, I was Facebooking. I was Tweeting. And then I realized my office was lacking one crucial detail. I needed an assistant to bring me lattes and things. So I looked around, found the meekest looking person in that joint (not hard. this *is* a library), and started barking orders. "Thelma!" (Actually, I'm not sure what my assistant's name was, but I'm writing the checks here, so I can call her what I want, right? Well, technically, I'm not writing checks. Thelma is doing more of an internship, but this internship will be *great* experience (with college credit!), so I don't feel obligated to get into semantic arguments with you on this, ok? So anyway...) "Thelma, go get me a grande non-fat soy chai latte with a half shot of espresso extra hot...Thelma, go get me some of those Zuckerberg-style business cards that say 'I'm CEO, bitch' on them...Thelma, order me a gold-plated placard that says 'Do not disturb. Yelping in progress.'...Thelma, go get me some sexy panties for my date with Sergio tonight." Thelma did not budge. And that's where my experience at the Wagner Library went sour. You really cannot find good help these days. I offered this woman a huge opportunity to further her career and guess what? Nothing. The library was fine, my office was nice, but do not go to Wagner Library hoping to find a decent assistant.

Not the largest, but certainly one of the coolest, most historic libraries in the city. They do a…read moregreat job of hosting events of interest to the neighborhood, such as childrens' story time and author nights, complete with wine and appetizers. If you're not a resident of the neighborhood, Hubell Library is just one of many reasons to take the ferry to historic Algiers Point. Don't miss it!

A little library history... this is one of only 3 Carnegie libraries…read more(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_library) still standing in New Orleans; the others are Nix on Carrollton and the Children's Resource Center on Napoleon. This is also one of the few NOPL libraries that didn't flood in K, but was still closed for several years because of roof/structural damage. This location is small but since the renovation (reopened 2013) it is a really efficient use of space. I love all the light that comes in through the windows. And that it is walking distance for many of the neighbors. The location is named after a library activist (don't you love them!) who ensured that the branch wasn't closed in the 1960s. Her family still maintains a separate website (from nutrias.org) for this location: http://www.hubbelllibrary.org/ While this is definitely not the closest public library for me, I usually try to make it over in December for their Christmas tree/wreath sale that benefits the library.

This library is a bit odd. It's located inside one of Chalmette High School's extended campus…read morebuildings on the north side of Judge Perez Dr. There's a driveway near the main door where you can drop people off, but you're supposed to park in the lot behind the building (off Palmisano). I wish they had like a drive-up - or nearly drive-up - book return like a number of libraries do. Anyway, other than that, it's a good little library. It has a surprisingly decent selection of books and the librarians are friendly. And there's one big "secret" everyone should take advantage of: St. Bernard resident/library card holders automatically qualify for an Orleans Parish library card too! You have to go to a New Orleans branch to get one, but it's well worth it.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for employee Ms.Shannon at this library.First of all,my…read moredaughter lost her wallet and she thought she may have dropped it in the library while checking out books.We called first thing Monday morning when it opened and Ms.Shannon answered very professional and courteous.When l say she went above and beyond the call of duty to assist us with finding her wallet.Which had us truly impressed by it!My daughter found her wallet at home later that day and immediately called Ms.Shannon back to inform her she found her wallet but she was busy with other customers and l can see why.I'm quite sure customers come there looking for her because of her kind personality and when she became available she took the time out of her schedule to leave my daughter a beautiful voice message stating she was glad she had found her wallet.Just to know there are still kind people in this crude world like Ms.Shannon, who are very compassionate towards others while doing their job, is commendable!Thank you so much Ms.Shannon and God bless!