Young Audiences of Louisiana

True freedom means having the space to share your authentic story!

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at YALA! Today, we celebrate freedom, honor our history, and look forward to a future of continued progress.

Through arts integration, our mission has always been to give young people across Louisiana the tools to express themselves, shape their futures, and use their creativity as a force for change.

Today, we celebrate the enduring power of Black culture, artistry, and joy that enrich our classrooms and communities every single day. Keep creating, keep learning, and keep moving forward!

Check out the photos from our Juneteenth Super Summer Celebration at Book Center last Saturday!

Set your alarms—Super Summer Uptown is TOMORROW! 🥳
Join us at Worley Hall (210 State St) from 10 AM - 12 PM for a morning packed with interactive workshops and visual arts.

Get ready for big smiles and a whole lot of creative energy. See you in the morning!
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Snag the last remaining spots: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-uptown26

Just 2 days until Super Summer Uptown!
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Watching our little creators dive into hands-on art projects is our absolute favorite part of summer.

Reminders for parents: The event is totally free, led by expert teaching artists, and every child leaves with a snack, a book, and a surprise gift!

👇 Secure your tickets here: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-uptown26

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎉 We can't wait to see you and your kiddos at the Community Book Center (2523 Bayou Road) from 10 AM - 12 PM. Get ready for music, movement, and hands-on art.

Final reminder: it’s totally free, but registration helps us make sure we have enough snacks, books, and special gifts for every child!

👇 Last chance to register: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-ccb

Embracing who you are is the most beautiful thing you can create.

Happy Pride Month!

At Young Audiences of Louisiana, we are dedicated to creating spaces where every young person feels seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Just like the diverse hands holding the heart in our graphic, our community is at its strongest and most beautiful when we lift each other up.

To the dreamers, visionaries, and young people across Louisiana: your identity is your strength.

Keep shining bright, and know that you belong here! 🏳️‍🌈✨

2 days left to register! 🎨✨

Our professional teaching artists are ready to bring the energy this Saturday at the Community Book Center. Two interactive workshops, a visual arts craft, snacks, and free books—all packed into one amazing morning.

Bring your energy, bring your little ones, and let's make some summer memories!
👇 Save your spot: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-ccb

Only 3️⃣ days until Super Summer hits the Community Book Center!

☀️🥁 We are getting the drums, the art supplies, the snacks and the free books ready for a morning of pure joy on Bayou Road.

If you haven't grabbed your free spots for your little ones (ages 0-8), do it now before they're gone!

👇 Register here: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-ccb

We are counting down the days until Saturday, June 13th, when we bring two high-energy workshops and a hands-on visual arts project to the Community Book Center on Bayou Road. We are celebrating FREEDOM DAY!

If you have little ones from infancy to age 8, this is the perfect morning of interactive fun.
Plus, every child walks away with a free book, a snack, and a surprise special gift! 🎁

Spots are completely free but they do fill up, so secure yours today.
👇 Click here to register for June 13th: https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-ccb

🎉 Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day with a morning of creativity, culture, and community at the Community Book Center on Bayou Road!

Families with children from infancy to age 8 are invited to enjoy:

✨ A high-energy interactive workshop with Mr. Solo
🎨 A hands-on visual arts project inspired by freedom, expression, and community
🪶 A special Freedom Circle featuring Grayhawk Perkins and Eric Burt, sharing stories, music, and reflections honoring the spirit of Juneteenth

Plus, every child will receive:
📚 A free book
🍎 A snack
🎁 A surprise special gift

This event is completely FREE, but space is limited and registration is required.

👇 Reserve your spot for June 13th today:
https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/super-ccb

Join YALA and NOPL This Summer For Community Arts And Literacy Storytime Workshops!

Coming to a library near you beginning June 16!

Ready to spark your child's love for reading? Join Young Audiences of Louisiana for a high-energy, 30-minute storytime workshop that brings books to life!

Led by our talented, Wolf Trap-trained Teaching Artists, these free sessions combine music, movement, and interactive storytelling. It’s the perfect summer activity for preschoolers, kindergartners, and kids of all ages!

THIS WEEK'S LINEUP:

Tuesday, June 16 @ 10:30 AM | Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd)

Wednesday, June 17 @ 10:30 AM | Nix Library (1401 S. Carrollton Ave)

Thursday, June 18 @ 10:30 AM | Mid City Library (4140 Canal St)

Thursday, June 18 @ 3:30 PM | Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd)

Set your reminders! Find your closest neighborhood branch and come jam with us!

For the full summer schedule, visit: https://neworleans.libnet.info/events