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New Orleans Public Library

Contact Information

Phone:(504) 596-2600
Website:http://nolalibrary.org

Purpose

The New Orleans Public Library controls and provides for the administration of the City’s libraries, reading rooms, bookmobiles and related facilities; develops library facilities to serve the needs and interests of the public; and maintains the City archives.

Composition

The Mayor appoints nine members with the approval of the City Council.

 

Current Composition:

Appointed By/Elected Official on Board

First Name

Last Name

Term Expires

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Andrea

Neighbours

6/30/2025

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Vonda

Flentroy-Rice

6/30/2024

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Dana

Henry

6/30/2026

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Justin

Ross-Hillard

6/30/2029

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Phala

Kimbrough Mire

6/30/2027

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the

 Kathleen

Coverick

6/30/2023

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the

    

6/30/2028

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Dr. Clarice

Kirkland

6/30/2031

Appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council

 Dr. Alexis

Parent Ferrouillet

6/30/2030
 

Term Length

Nine years.

(Created by: City Charter Sec. 5-501, et seq.)