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Alamosa Library

6900 Gonzales Rd. SW Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87121 [locator map]
(505) 836-0684

Alamosa Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes  5/30-7/25   
   Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, 2-3 year olds (Bilingual)
   Fridays at 10:30 AM, 4-5 year olds

Learn more about the ECCR program 

 

Be Creative @ Your Library
Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Thursday @ 3:00 PM  
   July 2: JUBALation ‐ bluegrass music by kids for kids
   July 16: Storyteller Laurie Magovern
   July 23: Puppet Show with Puppet Playhouse

 

Thursday 7/9- 3:00 PM

The Water Follies: A puppet show starring the Water Conservation Critters. Soak up some knowledge; soak up some fun! Stories, songs and puppets teach your youngster about our most precious resource, water! Where it comes from, where it goes -- and why we can't live without it! Brought to you by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. More information.

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Cherry Hills Library

 6901 Barstow NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 857-8321

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East Mountain Library

1 Old Tijeras Rd. (next to Tijeras Post Office) Tijeras, NM 87059 [locator map] (505) 281-8508   Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program Wednesday 10:00 AM July 15: Stories & Magic with Pink Elephant Theater July 22: Magic and Yo‐Yo Tricks with Michael Steele   Thursday 7/16- 1:00 PM Saturday 7/18- 1:00 PM Sock Puppet Workshop. Kids and families are invited to join us for some sock puppet mania! Design and create your own sock puppet. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by and adult. For more information call (505) 281-8508.     Wednesday 7/8- 3:00 PM Movie Makeup – Gore, Fantasy, Aging & More! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to attend this free workshop. Learn about movie makeup technique and apply your new skills on yourself or a friend! All materials will be provided. Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Ongoing Events @ EM Kid Picks Book Club  for Grades K-8 1st Wednesday of the Month 5-5:45 PM What is Kid Picks? Kid Picks is a book club for kids in the East Mountains who like to share books. Kids who come to the club will be honored for being a reader. Those who want to will write at least one book review on a book they have read and share the review at the club meeting. When we have enough reviews, we will put them into a newsletter of book reviews made by kids for kids. See you there and happy reading! Liam, age 10.     Storytimes: Bookbear Storyclub for ages 3-5 Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM (5/6-5/27) Stories, songs, fingerplays and more followed by an art or craft activity. Jiggle and Jam for ages 6 months - 5 years and caregiver First and Third Thursday @ 11:30 a.m. (2/5-5/21)  A 30-minute music & rhythm based program for children and caregivers.   Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-2:30 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.   Read to the Dogs Second Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM Call 281-8508 for details   Saturday 2nd & 4th Saturday - 3:00-5:00 PM Do you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint or latch hook? Bring your stitchery projects to our afternoon needlework group. Refreshments provided! Stitchers of all ages are welcome!  Come when you can, on a drop-in basis, to any of our get-togethers. back to top|AL | CH| EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

Erna Fergusson Library

3700 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map] (505) 888-8100   Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program Wednesday- 2:00 PM July 1: Puppet Show with Puppet Playhouse July 15: Magic and Yo-Yo Tricks with Michael Steele   Thursdays 6/4-7/30- 4:00-5:00 PM Power Chords--a musical jam session for non-musicians (all ages welcome). Bring your instrument, a note/chord chart for it, and whatever song you are or want to be working on…we’ll share, learn and practice together! Most instruments welcome (though loud ones need to be muffled). We’ll try to have examples of songs to listen to, and we’ll pass out simple sheet music & chord structure. We know basic guitar chords, but that’s about all. Note: These are NOT music lessons     Monday 6/29- 10:30 AM Cooking Demonstration & Sampling.  Join Gilda Latzky, a cooking and baking teacher at UNM and the Albuquerque Academy, as she demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques that provide simple and elegant summer fare. Today’s menu will consist of a cold soup, two salads and a dessert. Tasting samples and recipes will be provided. Please call the library in advance to reserve your space!  For more information and to register call (505) 888-8100.   Teen Lunches! (please register in advance) Fridays- 11 AM ‐ 12:30 PM July 3: Life‐Size Board Game July 10: Fantasy Miniature Painting July 17: Miniature Castle Building July 24: T‐shirt Painting Learn more about Summer Reading Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wednesday 8/5- 10:30-11:30 AM Every Child Ready to Read workshop for parents and caregivers of newborn to two year olds. Please call 768-5103 for registration and information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ongoing Programs: Erna Fergusson Library Fiction Book Group Meets monthly, 1st Monday @ 6:00-7:30 PM New members always welcome. For more information call 888-8100. Monday 7/6: The Last of Her Kind by Sigrid Nunez   Sunday Stitching Society 2:00-4:00 PM monthly, 2nd and 4th Sunday Join us twice a month for stitching of all kinds-- knitting, Crocheting, spinning, cross-stitch, embroidery, tatting, spinning. Teach someone, learn something new, or meet new friends. All ages welcome. 11 AM or 4 PM Art Around The World for ages 6-14 @ Erna Fergusson Library Monthly on the last Friday.  No program in June, Nov or Dec. Each month we create an art project that celebrates a different culture. Projects are for children ages 6-14. Registration required. Registration begins the day after the previous month's program. Call early--space is limited. For more information and to register call (505) 888-8100.

Storytime for 2-3 year olds Stories, rhymes, fingerplays & more Tuesdays @ 10:00am June 2 – July 28 Groups of 5 or more, please call 888-8100 for information.   Storytime for 4-6 year olds Stories, rhymes, fingerplays & more Thursdays @ 11:00am June 4 – July 30 Groups of 5 or more, please call 888-8100 for information.   Kids Card Club for ages 6-14 Monday- 4:00 PM 6/15 | 6/ 29 | 7/13 | 7/27 Each session we will create a different kind of card (Father’s Day, pop-up, etc.) Registration Required.     Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-2:30 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM. back to top |AL | CH | EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

Ernie Pyle Library

900 Girard Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106 [locator map]
(505) 256-2065

 

Be Creative @ Your Library

Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Thursdsay 10:30 AM

7/2: Stories & Magic with Pink Elephant Theater

7/9: Haitian Dance with Annie King (all ages)
7/16: Storyteller Ramona King

 

 

Saturday 7/11- 10:30 AM

Local Authors Local Topics. Join Mary Ellen Ipiotis as she reads “Adios Dukes Diamond,” and other authors who appear in the 2009 Albuquerque Almanac. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this event on our lawn under the big oak tree.  For more information on this and other great library programs for adults call (505) 256-2065.

 

Friday7/24- 4:00 PM (for all ages)
Concert: JADEN. Join us for a special musical performance by 8 year old JADEN,
who has appeared onstage with Michael Franti and Spearhead, featuring original songs and covers from Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Hendrix and more.

 

Thursday 7/30- 10:30 AM

The Water Follies: A puppet show starring the Water Conservation Critters. Soak up some knowledge; soak up some fun! Stories, songs and puppets teach your youngster about our most precious resource, water! Where it comes from, where it goes -- and why we can't live without it! Brought to you by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. More information.

 

Picnic Storytime ( ends 8/26)
Wednesdays at 11:30 AM
Preschoolers and their families are invited to hear stories beneath our beautiful sycamore tree. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch!

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Juan Tabo Library

3407 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NE 87111 [locator map] (505) 291-6260 July calendar: Print Version [PDF] After opening PDF- select VIEW>Rotate View>Counterclockwise-  for easier viewing.    Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program Wednesday 10:30 AM July: 1 JUBALation-bluegrass music by kids for kids July: 15 Music & Fun with Judy Pancoast   Wednesday 7/8- 10:30 AM Be Safe… Beware of Ditch Dangers! This presentation by the Ditch & Water Safety Task Force focuses on keeping safe by understanding the hazards of local ditch and arroyo systems. Safety tips for all will be featured. Children are especially encouraged to attend, and will learn how to “Find Safe Places to Swim and Play.”   Wednesday 8/5- 10:30 AM Creature Feature- Live snakes, salamanders and toads @ Juan Tabo Library An Interactive Program Presented by the Herpetological Society of New Mexico. Learn about reptiles and amphibians that can be found in your neighborhood, and in the foothills. Find out about habits and habitats. Meet snakes, salamanders and frogs “live and in person”!     Saturday 7/18- 3:00 PM Comic Scripting 101. Teens ages 12-18 are invited to Learn the basics of comic or graphic novel writing by breaking down text into easily interpreted panels, writing a plot summary, creating character bios and drawing basic thumbnails. Please bring a pencil or pen and a sketch book or copy paper. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Thursday 7/2- 1:00 PM Freedom Through Gesture Drawing. Presented by artist Shirl Sazynski, this rapid drawing session focuses on loosening up and capturing basic movement and character of subjects. Participants will sketch common objects from their surroundings learning to go with their gut sense, give their drawings “life”, and build confidence in quick impressions by avoiding the eraser. Please call the library in advance to register. Participants should bring a pen and copy paper or sketch book. For more information and to register call (505) 291-6260.   Saturday 7/11-3:30 PM The Curio Cowboys are a souvenir of the roadside west, playing the music of great regional Western Swing bands of the '30s through the '50s.   Sing along, tap your toes, or take a spin with your sweetie as the Curios play favorites from Milton Brown and the Musical Brownies, Cliff Bruner, Moon Mulican, Tex Williams and his Western Caravan, Johnnie Lee Wills and His Boys, the Masseys, Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys.    Very few things in our world are the authentic item.  Treat yourself to the real thing and enjoy the Curio Cowboys -- preserving the popular dance music of the Southwest.  All ages are welcome! This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.   Saturday 8/8- 10:30 AM Fabulous Florals-Flower arranging from your garden and yard Make the most of local, seasonal blooms from your yard and beyond. Join Shirley Tetreault, of New Mexico Garden Clubs, to learn how close-at-hand materials and key techniques combine for a visual treat.

Ongoing programs @ JT Weekly... A Stitch in Time- Stitching club @ the Library Tuesdays, 11 AM—1 PM If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other stitching type craft—you are invited to join our drop-in stitching club. All ages and skill levels welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed.   Friday Friends for ages 2-5 Fridays @ 10:30 AM Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft.   Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5 A non traditional storytime with lots of rhythm to get YOU and your child moving. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and more. Saturdays @ 10:30 AM Thursdays @ 10:30 AM Note: Wednesday M & M will return in the Fall. Join us for our Summer Reading Programs   Monthly... The More Serious Book Club meets monthly, 2nd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM. New members welcome. 7/14: Founding mothers : the women who raised our nation by Cokie Roberts.   The Library Detectives - Mystery Book Club @ Juan Tabo Library Meets monthly, 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM. New members welcome. 7/21- White Thunder: An Ella Clah Novel by Aimee & David Thurlo. 8/18- Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters.   Read to the Dogs 4th Saturday of each month 1-3 PM except on 9/27.   Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-3:00 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.   back to top |AL | CH | EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

Lomas Tramway Library

908 Eastridge NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 [locator map] (505) 291-6295 Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Thursday 3:00 PM July 9: Rhythm & Fun with the Percussion Lady July 23: Stories from around the world w/ Sean Etigson   Saturday 7/11- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Teen Poetry: Read, Write & Share. For more information call (505)291-6295.   Saturday 7/18- 3:30 PM Family Movie: Inkheart Rated PG for fantasy adventure action, some scary moments and brief language. Runtime: 106 minutes.   Tuesday 7/14- 6:30 PM Simple Wire Sculpture. Participants will begin with a basic gesture-drawing warm-up. Then, using preliminary sketches as a base, they will learn to build a basic wire armature. Finally, students will wrap, coil, twist, cut, bend and weave wire into a sculpture. Some materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring wire cutters, pliers, 10-gague steel wire and found/natural objects. Please call the library in advance to register. For more information and registration call (505) 291-6295.     Just for Teens @ the Library Friday 6/19- 2:00 PM Comic Scripting 101. Teens ages 12-18 are invited to Learn the basics of comic or graphic novel writing by breaking down text into easily interpreted panels, writing a plot summary, creating character bios and drawing basic thumbnails. Please bring a pencil or pen and a sketch book or copy paper. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Friday 7/17- 2:00 PM Our Radioactive World - A program for teens ages 12-18.  Do we glow in the dark?  Can you measure the half-life of licorice?  What do superheroes have to do with radiation?  By using a Geiger counter to test hot samples and by observing alpha, beta, and gamma rays in a cloud chamber, participants will learn about radiation and nuclear decay.  Learn more about Summer Reading Program back to top |AL | CH| EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

On Display @ LT Display case: Do you have a collection of interesting objects that you'd like to display and share with other library customers?  Contact Natasha Casteel at 291-6295 to sign up for a monthly space in our new display case.   Ongoing programs @ LT Lapsit Storytime -for ages 0 - 36 months (on vacation until August) Thursdays @ 10:15 - 10:45 AM Stories, rhymes, and finger plays.   Preschool Storytime (on vacation until August) Thursdays @ 11 - 11:30 AM Stories, rhymes, finger plays and crafts   Saturdays @ Lomas Tramway Wii Fun for ages ages 5 and up 1st Saturday- 1:00-4:00 PM Come be a Playa...NINTENDO Wii This is an all ages event. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your skills. Game on! Board Game Day for ages 5 and up Children and teens can come play a library board game, or bring their own. 2nd Saturday- 1:00-4:00 PM 4th Saturday- 1:00-4:00 PM Family Films-for all ages 3rd Saturday-3:30-5:30 PM Read to the Dogs for ages 2-12 3rd Saturday- 1:00-3:00 PM   Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-2:30 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

Los Griegos Library

1000 Griegos Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map] (505) 761-4020   Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Fridays @ 10:30 AM June 26: Iris Saves the Land of the Black & White July 3: Craft Day July 10: Rhythm & Fun with the Percussion Lady July 17: Rio Grande Zoo presents ZOO DAY at Los Griegos July 24: Storyteller Ramona King     Just for Teens @ the Library Wednesday 7/15- 11:30 AM Rockets Into Space! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to Learn about air rockets, rocket racers, GPS navigation and more. During this interactive program you will also learn about how a rocket is built and construct one of your own. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Wednesday 7/1- 5:30 PM (all ages) Flute and Harp music with Two Roses. The music of Two Roses varies from Celtic to jazz to popular standards. Bonnie and Donese will play some of their favorite tunes while sharing information about the music and the instruments.   Saturday 7/18- 2:00—3:30 PM Origami Cranes with Kathleen Schweizer. Make a single crane or make a ristra of cranes. Hear the legend of a 1000 origami cranes! Come and go! All ages! This event is brought to you by The Friends for the Public Library.   Wednesday 7/22- 5:30 PM Creative Wisdom from Art of the Song. Presented by John Dillon, co-host of Art of the Song Creativity Radio. Creative Wisdom—a refreshing and inspiring multi-media presentation designed to awaken the creativity in us. Topics include: What is creativity? Are we all creative? Why have some of us lost our creativity? How can I increase my creativity?     On Display: June Peter Alphonso Martin Presently my work can be classified as “Figurative” with emphasis on “Conceptual Portraits.” No models necessary. The majority of my recent paintings are “Hardline-Sharp Focus,” a mix of acrylic paint and acrylic ink. For my drawings, I use ink, pencil, crayon, oil pastel, ballpoint, and watercolor – sometimes in combination for effect. back to top |AL | CH | EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

Ongoing programs @ Los Griegos Los Griegos Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes  (5/30-7/25) Wednesdays at 11:15, 2-3 year olds Thursdays at 11:15, 4-5 year olds Learn more about the ECCR program Storytimes: Early Birds and Preschool Pals is on vacation. There will be no storytimes during the month of May. Early Birds (for ages 0-3) Wednesdays, 11:15 AM (3/11 – 4/29) Early Birds helps develop children's early literacy skills in a fun and joyful environment using books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Preschool Pals (for ages 3-5) Thursdays, 11:15 AM (3/12 –4/30) Stories, learning games, songs, puppets, artwork and lots of fun for everyone. Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes 6/3-7/23 Wednesdays at 11:15 AM 2-3 Year Olds Thursdays at 11:15 AM 4-5 Year Olds - Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more while learning early childhood literacy skills to prepare your child for reading.   Read to the Dogs 3rd Thursday, 3-4:30 PM : 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21.   Los Griegos Reading Club meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday @ 3 PM. New members welcome. 6/13- Loving Frank by Nancy Horan 7/11-Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean 8/8- Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson 9/12- Unaccustomed earth by Jhumpa Lahiri 10/10- Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick 11/14- Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe 12/12- Plainsong by Kent Haruf   Twilight: the book club Monthly during summer 2009, second Saturday, 1:00-3:00 PM Share your enthusiasm, talk about your ideas, and have some fun as we focus on the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer! All ages are welcome. No sign-up is necessary. Facilitated by Amy, Twilight fan extraordinaire. Saturday 6/13: Twilight Saturday 7/11: New Moon Saturday 8/8: Eclipse

Main Library

501 Copper Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 [locator map]
(505) 768-5136

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North Valley Library

7704-B 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map] (505) 897-8823 Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program Wednesday 10:30 AM June 10: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet June 24: Iris Saves the Land of the Black & White July 8: Exotics of the Rainforest ‐ birds & reptiles July 22: Stories from around the world w/ Sean Etigson   Just for Teens @ the Library Thursday 6/18- 2:00 PM Movie Makeup – Gore, Fantasy, Aging & More! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to attend this free workshop. Learn about movie makeup technique and apply your new skills on yourself or a friend! All materials will be provided. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Thursday 7/16- 2:00 PM Learn how to play guitar. Teens ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to play guitar with music instructor Kevin Kinane. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Saturday 7/18- 2:00 PM Cooking Demonstration & Sampling.  Join Gilda Latzky, a cooking and baking teacher at UNM and the Albuquerque Academy, as she demonstrates a variety of cooking techniques that provide simple and elegant summer fare. Today’s menu will consist of a cold soup, two salads and a dessert. Tasting samples and recipes will be provided. Please call the library in advance to reserve your space!

Onging Programs @ NV Spring Storytime! (ages 3-5) Tuesdays @ 10:30 4/7-5/26 Finger plays, poems and songs might turn up in the mix, too! Join us for good tales -- and a few surprises. North Valley Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes  (5/30-7/25) Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, 4-5 year olds Thursdays at 11:15 AM, 2-3 year olds Learn more about the ECCR program   Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-2:30 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.   back to top |AL | CH | EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB | SP |SV |TR |WG |WY

 

San Pedro Library

5600 Trumbull SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108 [locator map] 

 

Saturday 6/20- 3:30 PM

Market Your Writing with Shirl Sazynski – get answers from a freelance journalist and former submissions editor. How does the submissions process work? Who ultimately reads your writing? How do magazines decide what to print? How do you approach and editor? Learn how to pitch an article and how to spot the right markets for your work. 

                                                          

 

Be Creative @ Your Library
Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Wednesday 3:30 PM

6/17-3:30 PM. Act Like a Star at the San Pedro Library! Join Mark Maravetz and Carmen Martinez for a fun, friendly, introduction to the art of acting on the stage! All ages welcome!

6/24-3:30 PM. Iris Saves the Land of the Black & White

7/1- 3:30 PM. Albuquerque Worldwinds Woodwinds Quintet in concert at the San Pedro Library. All ages welcome!

7/8- 3:30 PM. Rhythm & Fun with the Percussion Lady

7/15- 3:30 PM  Sing Like a Diva! Join Sharon O'Connell Campbell, DMA, for a group voice lesson at the San Pedro Library. All ages welcome!

7/22: Stories & Magic with Pink Elephant Theater

 

Friday 6/19 -2:00 to 6:00 PM.

Van of Enchantment
San Pedro Library and the Cesar Chavez Community Center welcome the Van of Enchantment to the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE 87108 (Louisiana & Kathryn). Come explore New Mexico's treasures! All ages welcome!

 

Just for Teens @ the Library

Thursday 6/18- 3:30 PM

Origami Paper Folding. Teens ages 12-18 are invited to attend a class on Origami paper folding. Origami book author Mary Saunders will teach you how to fold paper into amazing shapes like frogs, lips and more! Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Thursday 7/16- 3:30 PM

Our Radioactive World - A program for teens ages 12-18. Do we glow in the dark? Can you measure the half-life of licorice? What do superheroes have to do with radiation? By using a Geiger counter to test hot samples and by observing alpha, beta, and gamma rays in a cloud chamber, participants will learn about radiation and nuclear decay. Learn more about Summer Reading Program

 

San Pedro Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes (5/30-7/25)
Thursdays at 11:15 AM, 2-3 year olds
Saturdays at 10:30 AM, 4-5 year olds (Bilingual)

Learn more about the ECCR program

 

Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark
Saturdays @10:30 AM will be on vacation 5/29-7/25

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South Broadway Library

1025 Broadway Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102 [locator map]
(505) 764-1742

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South Valley Library

3904 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105 [locator map]
(505) 877-5170

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South Valley Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, 4-5 year olds
Thursdays at 11:30 AM, 2-3 year olds (Bilingual)

Learn more about the ECCR program

 

Preschool Storytime 
Wednesdays @ 10:30
Stories, songs and games

 

Be Creative @ Your Library
Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Wednesday 3:00 PM
July 1: Exotics of the Rainforest ‐ birds & reptiles
July 15: Music & Fun with Judy Pancoast

 

Thursday 6/25- 5:45 PM
Graphology & Edgar Allen Poe Renowned. Graphologist Arlyn Imberman, author of Signature for Success, has sifted through handwritten evidence to analyze Edgar Allen Poe; she will weigh in on the famous author’s remarks about the handwritings of celebrated members from his own literary circle. She will discuss this and also give a short lesson in handwriting analysis. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.

 

Just for Teens @ the Library

Wednesday 6/24- 3:00 PM

Movie Makeup – Gore, Fantasy, Aging & More! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to attend this free workshop. Learn about movie makeup technique and apply your new skills on yourself or a friend! All materials will be provided.

Learn more about Summer Reading Program

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Special Collections Library

423 Central Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102 [locator map]
(505) 848-1376

 

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Taylor Ranch Library

5700 Bogart St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120 [locator map]
(505) 897-8816

 

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Westgate Library

1300 Delgado SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121 [locator map]
(505) 833-6984

 

Be Creative @ Your Library
Learn more about Summer Reading Program

Thursday 10:30 AM
June 25: Iris Saves the Land of the Black & White
July 9: Rhythm & Fun with the Percussion Lady
July 23: Stories from around the world w/ Sean Etigson

 

Westgate Every Child Ready to Read Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, 4-5 year olds (Bilingual)
Fridays at 10:30 AM, 2-3 year olds (Bilingual)

Learn more about the ECCR program

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
Mondays @ 11:30 AM (2/2-4/13)

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Wyoming/Tony Hillerman Library

8205 Apache NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map] (505) 291-6264 12/26/08   Tony Hillerman Honored Mayor Martin Chávez announced that the Wyoming Library has been renamed the Tony Hillerman Library in recognition of the work and life of Tony Hillerman; universally respected author, journalist, storyteller, and father. The Wyoming Library was used by the Hillerman family when they lived nearby on Texas Street. A Tribute to Tony Hillerman   Be Creative @ Your Library Learn more about Summer Reading Program Saturday 10:30 AM June 27: Iris Saves the Land of the Black & White July 11: Rhythm & Fun with the Percussion Lady July 25: Exotics of the Rainforest ‐ birds & reptiles   Just for Teens @ the Library Thursday 7/2- 3:30 PM Our Radioactive World - A program for teens ages 12-18. Do we glow in the dark? Can you measure the half-life of licorice? What do superheroes have to do with radiation? By using a Geiger counter to test hot samples and by observing alpha, beta, and gamma rays in a cloud chamber, participants will learn about radiation and nuclear decay. Learn more about Summer Reading Program   Wednesday 7/8- 11:00 AM The Water Follies: A puppet show starring the Water Conservation Critters. Soak up some knowledge; soak up some fun! Stories, songs and puppets teach your youngster about our most precious resource, water! Where it comes from, where it goes -- and why we can't live without it! Brought to you by the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. More information. back to top |AL | CH | EM | EF | EP | JT | LT | LG | MN NV | SC | SB| SP |SV |TR |WG

Ongoing Programs: Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-3 Thursdays @ 10:30 (starts 4/22) Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM Join us for stories, songs, and crafts.   Music and Movement Storytime 1st, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month @ 10:30 AM For children 0-5 and their parents, Music and Movement is a lively half-hour of songs, finger plays, instruments and fun for all. We provide the materials (music, space, directions, etc.) and you provide the enthusiasm. Parents participate and encourage active play with their children.  COME & GET SILLY WITH US!   Tony Hillerman Book Club Monthly, third Thursday, 3:00-4:30 PM Come Join Us.   7/16- The World Without Us by Alan Weisman 8/20- Infinity of Little Hours by Nancy Klein Maguire 9/17- Leap of Faith by Queen Noor 10/15- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 11/19- Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 12/17- Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore                  Hillerman Library Stitch Club 4:00—5:30 Monthly on the first Thursday. The first rule of stitch club is, you MUST talk about it. The second rule of stitch club is, if it is your first time at stitch club you must stitch.    Read to the Dogs 2nd Saturday monthly on vacation until August @10:30 AM read with "Chance." Learn more about this program   Master Gardeners will return April 4 to answer your gardening questions.  10:00 AM-2:30 PM 6/6 |6/20, 7/18 | 8/1 | 8/15 | 8/29 Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open 7 days a week, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.   Saturday 8/1- 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Everything you wanted to know about African Violets but were afraid to ask. A presentation by Debra Chase and Sharon Shannon, president of the Albuquerque African Violet Society. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.