Mayor Landrieu, City Officials Celebrate Opening of
Newly-Renovated Nix Library
NEW ORLEANS – Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City
officials celebrated the reopening of the newly-renovated Nix Library (1401 S. Carrollton
Ave.) This $320,000 investment includes technological upgrades, infrastructure
changes and a new floorplan.
“Since 1930, the Nix Library has been an anchor in the
Carrollton neighborhood serving generations of New Orleanians,” said Mayor
Mitch Landrieu. “This celebration is testament to our commitment to
ensure residents have access to the resources they need to thrive in this
community."
The Nix Library opened on November 29, 1930 as the New
Orleans Public Library system's sixth library location after a long campaign by
Carrollton residents to bring library services to their neighborhood. Since its
opening, the Nix Library has benefited from its strong ties with the community
and has offered a wide array of materials, services and programs including
monthly author nights, a Magic Treehouse Book Club for children and daily
computer assistance.
Since 2010, the City of New Orleans has reopened, rebuilt, renovated or
added 14 libraries across New Orleans totaling over $42 million. These
libraries are part of $321 million worth of capital investment made by the City.
District A Councilmember Susan Guidry said, “The Nix
Library is a true community library and a vital resource in District A.
The long awaited, extensive renovations to this historic structure, as well as
the technology upgrades, will enhance the community’s learning experience.”
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