Program areas at Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
Financial support for New Orleans Public Library - the organizations provides funding for ongoing programs and services for all ages throughout the Library system. the summer reading program, black history month, and story time are programs sponsored by fnopl. More specifically, it covers refreshments, speaker and entertainer stipends, craft supplies, and for promotional items.
Reading programs/book distribution program - the organization supports ongoing literacy programs, including summer reading, early childhood literacy, adult literacy programs. the organization also provides bilingual books and story time. the organization gives over 100,000 free books to local schools, nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, etc. As part of its mission to get books into as many hands as possible.
the best buy teen tech center is an interest-based learning environment for teens to experiment and master various New technologies with help from their peers and adult mentors. They can then share their work with other teens across the globe through the clubhouse network.the center is equipped with technology and multimedia tools that can be used for music and video production, interactive programming, graphic design, and more.the best buy teen tech center is designed to be a safe, comfortable, and engaging space for teens. Membership is limited to youth ages 13 18. Members must complete a membership application and get signed permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to participate.
Book sales - the organization promotes literacy through its ongoing books sales. the book sales occur online and each week at at three physical locations. Additionally, the organization has pop up book sales at various community events and also sells books in bulk to the film industry. It is part of the organizations mission to get books into as many hands as possible.
the organization contracts with Louisiana state university to offer scholarships to New Orleans Public Library employees pursuing a master of Library science degree.