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.

What a great little library branch! I was looking for a particular book and checked the library…read morewebsite to find it. Luckily the mid city branch had it on the shelf. I zipped over, and am so happy I did. Not only did they have the book, the wonderful librarians told me about the summer reading program - for adults and children, and about so many other programs available to New Orleans residents. Do yourself a favor and check out the library benefits. You'll be amazed. About the branch itself: dedicated parking lot, easy to find on Canal, extremely helpful staff.

I love this library! The librarians and employees are all so friendly and helpful. It was extremely…read moreeasy to sign up for a library card. The parking in the back is easily accessible and they have plenty of spots. It's easy and quick to check out and return books.

Came in for a research consultation. Got at least a half dozen ideas but really found something we…read morehad totally missed. Now, to research this ancestor in more depth with this new information. Thank you so much!

I. WHERE CAN I RESEARCH MY PROPERTY'S HISTORY? A. If the…read moreproperty is in the French Quarter the "HNOC" Historic New Orleans Collection's subsidiary, the Williams Research Center "WRC", has the most complete records. Go online to glean sources: (http://www.hnoc.org/collections/research_subjects.htm) B. If outside the Quarter go to the NO Public Library's property site:(http://www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org/~nopl/house2/intro.htm) II. WHERE CAN I RESEARCH MY CREOLE GENEALOGY? A. NO Public Library's site will give you basic birth and death records. B. WRC has more arcane information: i. Archdiocesan Records of religious rites ii. Civil War soldiers' records iii. French, British, Cuban and Spanish "in-country" directories of emigration (unfortunately you Romans and Prussians were too upheaveled!) iv. Cemetery Plot chronicles and marble photos if available v. Municipal Recorda, etc. III. HNOC IS THE PRIMARY ARCHIVE OF NEW ORLEANS CULTURE A. What you should know: i. WRC library is by appointment (504) 598-7171 ii. It's not a lending library, research only; but you can make copies iii. Go online (hnoc.org) to view the card catalog of all items iv. Holdings are primarily documents. However, it works collegially with local museums and repositories. Ask the WRC Library desk for the location of all pertinent resources.

I love the changes that were made to this library. I rarely go to the library but that may change…read moresome after experiencing the wonderful changes at this branch. There is a children's department with an area called the Lakeshore Cove. It has a replica of a six-foot alligator that kids can sit in and play learning games on the built-in video screen. The Lakeshore Cove also has a Smart Table. It is an interactive learning-style console that is really cool. Gone are the days of the Dewey Decimal system that most of us grew up with at our libraries. This library (like many others nationwide) switched over to the BISAC cataloging system which is what you see at your bookstores. No more numbers just categories. The interior has lots of comfy chairs and areas that encourage you to stay there longer than planned. Overall, a wonderful library that is very updated with lots of 21st century amenities and a great children's area. Love the look of the exterior now too!

This library is super cute! The windows give it a light and airy feel. There is ample seating and…read moretables, which is good because they do not have study rooms. I came to do some studying and would absolutely come back just to read or to do work.

Very cool library! The offer so many things during the week for the community! It's very likely…read morethat they have some type of programming that you're interested in throughout the week. I attend a conversational Spanish circle on Wednesdays from 6-7. It's very informal and very helpful for me since I want to practice my Spanish on a regular basis. They also offer a conversational French session on Tuesday nights. The librarian was eager to help me, and she showed me how to navigate their website to use online resources for FREE! I love supporting my local libraries because they are such a great resource to the community and cater to a variety of interests. Notes: They have nice lounge chairs sit and work in or to read in. Large enough parking lot. The bathroom is kept tidy!

Such a great space, love the sunroom! I always come here to…read moreget some studying done for school!

Spacious library with a security guard…read more Just visiting Louisiana and got off the 202 bus across the street and thought to see if I can get a library card here. I shifted my backpack and the older gentleman at the front desk told me not to get to comfortable since they are closing in 1 minute. Odd. Then he took the long way to explain what I already know and took up most of that minute not answering my question. FYI it is unclear on the website but- even if you walk into the library, as a non-resident, it is still $50 to get a library card.

Simpering, passive-aggressive women at the front desk. Take an attitude with the people who deserve…read moreone. I didn't. And lower your AC, for god's sake.

Love the JP's public libraries!! Staff is friendly, helpful and accommodating. They are always…read morepromoting several events at every location and it's a great way to make new friends. I went to the bath bomb and sugar scrub class and it was awesome. While there weren't a lot of us there, the few people there made it feel very welcoming and comfortable. Every second Monday of the month, at the Westbank branch, you can get free notary services but it is on a first come first serve basis and she's only there for an hour 9am-10am. The notary public is very nice and she says this is her way of giving back to the community. Kudos to her!! I prefer the Napoleon branch because it's much bigger and more spacious with many more study rooms and places to sit. However, both branches have friendly staff. Meeting rooms are available for free with ample notice. So, check them out for monthly activities because lately they've been hosting a plethora of them. They also have card games but Spades isn't one lol.

This Library has good parking, space inside, 15-20 computers to use, good DVD selection, a decent…read moreamount of books. There are chairs here and there, to sit and read.. they do have daily newspapers, too. The staff is super helpful, and friendly. The one issue I have isn't specific to this branch. The Jefferson Parish website is difficult to plow through. I can't go to a tab "best selling books 2016", or "Oscar nominated movies 2021". Needs work to be user friendly.

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!

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 .