The American Library Association (or ALA) is holding their annual convention this week. And what better place to have it than good ol' New Orleans?

With the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's massive destruction rapidly approaching, New Orleans is ready to prove that they have bounced back quick and are ready to host grand scale conventions again.

Well over 14,000 ALA members are expected to pour into New Orleans this week. Librarians and educators alike are eager to help spread the word that the "Big Easy" is back, baby! Yah! And you know how those librarians love to party! Look out!

Read the New York Times article here.