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Alvar Branch Library

Name: Alvar Branch Library
Address: 913 Alvar Street, New Orleans, LA, 70117, US

913 Alvar Street

New Orleans, LA 70117

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504-596-2667

Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday to Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5pm

About

Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the Alvar Library was built by the WPA in 1940 and is a fine example of the Art Deco architectural style of that period. Weekly, we offer computer tutoring, storytime, and crafts. Collection highlights include locally-made comics and zines.

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