Gardeners can get help planning out their autumn plantings on Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Nora Navra Library, 1902 St. Bernard Ave.
The Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans will hold a free hourlong class highlighting the best things to plant for the season.
Attendees will learn about:
LSU-recommended varieties tailored to the current growing seasonPlanting and fertilization ratesCommon diseases and pests to watch out for during each growing season.
MASKING INDIANS: An all-ages workshop at the New Orleans Public Library’s REACH Center will feature a Black Masking Indian song class led by Spy Boy Walter, who will teach attendees the words and meanings of the Indian songs and help provide a deeper understanding of the Masking Indian Culture.
Presented by The Black School, “Collective Power: Community Control through Creative Activism,” will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 16 at 2022 St. Bernard Ave.
Inspired by the strategy, art, and collective resistance of Indian culture, the workshop will also center around a process card game to help brainstorm, organize and engage in a creative activism project.
CATURDAY: Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to Central City Library, 2020 Jackson Ave., on Aug. 16 for Caturday, a family-friendly meet-and-greet with themed crafts.
Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors and craft toys for them at the shelter. Stop by between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for an adorable afternoon at the library.
BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Meet and purchase books by local children’s and teens’ book authors at Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., on Aug. 16.
Stop by between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for a local author showcase, featuring book-related crafts and author readings. Authors interested in requesting a table can sign up at events.nolalibrary.org. Space is limited.
ON FINANCE: Learn to “Take Control of Your Money” at a series of three financial wellness events at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19.
The program by Regions Bank will focus on staying aware of potential fraud schemes.
Space is limited; registration is recommended. Visit events.nolalibrary.og to sign up.
AUTHOR TALK: New York Times bestseller Casey McQuiston will visit the library via Zoom on Aug. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an author talk titled “Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction.”
McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, “The Pairing,” follows two bisexual exes who accidentally book the same European food and wine tour. Along the way, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other — except they’re definitely not.
Visit nolalibrary.co/McQuiston to register and submit your questions for the author.
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