Memorial Branch, 5120 St. Charles Avenue. Opened in 1948 in a mansion built in 1907. Former owner/residents included silent film star Marguerite Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Latter purchased the home in 1948 to convert into a public library and memorial to their son who died at Okinawa during World War II. Some roof damage from Hurricane Katrina; reopened early 2006. The Latter branch was temporarily closed July 29-October 30, 2013 for extensive renovations and repairs, including new flooring, paint, and an expanded children's area. Nix Branch, 1401 S. Carrollton Avenue, Carrollton neighborhood. Opened in 1930. Katrina damage: broken windows on all sides; reopened 31 October 2005. It was damaged by a tornado on 13 February 2007, forcing a temporary closure for repair, and reopened the following month. It again temporarily closed 15 October 2016 for facility repairs and upgrades, including new floor plan, new paint, plaster repair, plumbing and electrical work, floor replacement, and new furniture, shelving, and lighting. The branch reopened 6 March 2017. Nora Navra Branch, 1902 St. Bernard Avenue. Opened in 1954. Major flooding in Hurricane Katrina; very little salvageable; closed indefinitely. New Orleans voters passed a property tax increase 2 May 2015 with a 75% Yes vote to increase funding for the library system. A portion of those funds is key to reopening the Nora Navra Branch. On 12 April 2016, the City Planning Commission voted 5–0 to recommend granting a conditional-use permit for a new branch, expected to cost $3 million. Construction scheduled to begin May 2017, with a groundbreaking held 7 March 2017, and expected completion in mid-2018. Norman Mayer (Gentilly) Branch, 2098 Foy Street, Gentilly neighborhood. Opened in 1949. Major flooding in Hurricane Katrina; building was demolished. During construction of a new branch library at the same location a temporary branch library was housed in a nearby strip mall at 2077 Caton Street. New library building opened in spring 2012. Robert E. Smith Regional Branch, 6301 Canal Boulevard, Lakeview neighborhood. The original branch at this location opened in 1956; in 1979 it was replaced by a larger building. Interior of first floor completely destroyed by Katrina flooding. After being served by a bookmobile parked in front of building for a few years, a temporary branch in trailer 2 blocks down Harrison Avenue opened in 2008, and the building was demolished in 2009. The new library opened in spring 2012. Rosa Keller Branch,