Summer Reading Storytimes (June 2-July 26)

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for 2-3 year olds (bilingual)

Fridays at 10:30 AM for 4-5 year olds

1 Old Tijeras Rd. (next to Tijeras Post Office)
Tijeras, NM 87059 [locator map]
(505) 281-8508

Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 AM @ East Mountain Library
L. Armando Ortega, a local preschool teacher, storyteller and musician, will be telling interactive African tales for children. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

Friday, May 30-all day
CATCH THE READING BUG
Come in and sign up for Summer Reading 2008.

Saturday, May 31,10:30 AM– 12:30 PM
Gardening & bug crafts & activities for all ages.

Catch the Reading Bug

Wednesdays, 10 AM
     June 4: Puppet Playhouse Presents Ms. Cucaracha
     June 11: Magic with John Polinko
     June 18: Ticklefish - Kid Cool Rock n’ Roll
     June 25: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     July 2: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 9: Apple Mountain Harp Kids

Ongoing Events @ EM

Celebrate Poetry @ EM
April-May

• Poetry Clothesline - Share your favorite poem with the rest of the world.   
• Poetry Wall - The magnetic Poetry Wall is back.  Come create a pretty poem, a lovely limerick, or a fanciful phrase. 

 

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Bookbear Storyclub for ages 3-5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more followed by an art or craft activity.

Wednesday, 5/14, 10:30 AM
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with storyteller/musician L. Armando Ortega

Wednesday, 5/21, 10:30 AM
Caterpillars & Butterflies

Wednesday, 5/28, 10:30 AM
Teddy Bear Garden Party (bring your teddy bear or other stuffed toy)

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Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions. 

Saturdays, April 5-September 6, 10 AM- 3 PM.

(Not available on 5/24 | 7/5 |8/30)

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

 

Read to the Dogs
Second Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM
Call 281-8508 for details

 

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3700 San Mateo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map]
(505) 888-8100

Wednesday, May 7, 3-5 PM
Wednesday Matinee: "The Game Plan"-a Disney family comedy movie staring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as an NFL star and father of a 7 year old girl (rated G).  

Saturday, May 24, 10 AM-1:30 PM
ACT Test Prep
Tuesday May 27, 6:45 PM
Teachback Follow-up session

Sign up to take a practice ACT test. At Teachback you will receive your score report from Omniac Education and learn some tips and tricks to improve.

Catch the Reading Bug

Mondays, 3 PM
          June 2: Magic with John Polinko
          June 9: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
          June 16: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
          June 23: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
          June 30: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
July 7: Exotics of the Rainforest

Summer Reading Bug Film Festival

Thursdays, 3 PM

        July 10: Antz

        July 17: Charlotte’s Web

        July 24: Bug’s Life

        July 31: Bee Movie

Summer Reading Film Festival

Classic 50’s Horror Movies (giant bugs galore)

Tuesdays, 6 PM

      July 8: Tarantula!

      July 15:The Deadly Mantis

      July 22: Them!

      July 29: Mothra

Ongoing Programs:

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime-ages 6months - 35months
Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00 AM (1/9 - 4/24)
Rhymes, songs, stories, fingerplays & language games. Groups of 5 or more, please call for information.

Art Around The World for ages 6-14 (no program in Jun, Nov or Dec)
Monthly on the last Friday of the month @ 11AM or 4 PM        
Each month we create an art project that celebrates a different culture.
Registration required. Call 888-8100 for details on this month's project. Registration begins the day after the previous month's program. Call early--space is limited.

Storytime -ages 3-6
Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 11:00 AM (1/9 - 4/24)
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Groups of 5 or more, please call for information.

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions. 

Saturdays, April 5-September 6, 10 AM- 3 PM.

(Not available on 5/24 | 7/5 |8/30)

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

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3407 Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NE 87111 [locator map]
(505) 291-6260

 

Saturday, May 10, 11:30 AM
Bug Wind Chime-a craft program for ages 6-12.  Come make your own bug wind chime. All supplies provided. 

 

 

Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 PM  
Local author Cristina Ortega will read from her book The Eyes of the Weaver.This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Catch the Reading Bug

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
          June 4: Magic with John Polinko
          June 11: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
          June 18: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
          June 25: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
          July 2: Exotics of the Rainforest
July 9: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara

 

Come discover what's new at the library!

Learn about Youniquely 4 U™- a new service that provides, events, programs, and expertise which are tailored specifically for each patron, based on individual interest. Best of all, Youniquely 4 U™ is free for all card carrying members.

 

Ongoing programs @ JT

Preschool Storytime for ages 2+
Fridays @ 10:30 AM

 

• 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
• Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
• Thursdays @ 10:30 AM

 

The More Serious Book Club meets monthly, first Wednesday @ 7 PM. New members welcome.

• May 7: "American Bloomsbury" by Susan Cheever

 

 

Read to the Dogs
2nd Thursday of each month, 3:30-5:30 PM

4th Saturday of each month 1-3 PM.

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

May 17 | June 7 & 21 | July 12 & 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

 

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908 Eastridge NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123 [locator map]
(505) 291-6295

 

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM
Identity Theft is not just about credit cards! Learn about the five common types.

 

Wednesday, May  7, 6:30-7:30 PM
The Dixieland Six
The library will be hoppin' with this New Orleans-style swing band!  The concert will be held in the outdoor courtyard with plenty of room for dancing.  Refreshments will also be served. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.  

 

Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 PM
L. Armando Ortega, a local preschool teacher, storyteller and musician, will be telling interactive African tales for children.

 

Saturday, June 7

11 AM-1 PM

"Growing a Family Vegetable Garden in the Desert." Come and learn why having your own garden is a great idea. The desert provides excellent gardening opportunities, but requires the proper commitment. Hank Bruce will guide you through all the steps you will need to grow your own nutritious vegetables. 

Saturday June 21

1 PM 

How to Create a Comic Book--With the creator of The Wonderverse comic book, Jona Kottler. This workshop will cover the basics of comic book creation: the history of comics, tools, plot, characterization, script writing, page layout, artistic influence and methods of publication. Teens are encouraged to attend!

 

Catch the Reading Bug

Fridays, 10:30 AM
     June 6: Tales & Trails Storytelling
     June 13: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
     June 20: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     June 27: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
     July 11: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 18: Dig Up the Old Stories with Indiana Bones

 

 

Saturday, July 19, 11 AM
Bug Wind Chime-a craft program for ages 6-12.  Come make your own bug wind chime. All supplies provided. Sign-up required. 

 

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Ongoing programs @ LT

Lapsit Storytime -for ages 0 - 36 months
Thursdays @ 10:15 - 10:45 AM (2/7-5/1)
Stories, Rhymes, and finger plays

 

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 11 - 11:30 AM (2/7-5/1)
Stories, rhymes, finger plays and crafts

 

Read to the Dogs
3rd Saturday of each month 1-3 PM.

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

May 17 | June 7 & 21 | July 12 & 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

1000 Griegos Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map]
(505) 761-4020

 

 

Wednesday, May 7, 3:30 - 4:30 PM [For kids]
Mammals Meals 
By examining skulls, pelts and tracks, learn which mammals live in the bosque (and find out what some of them like to eat!)  

 

 

Thursday, May 15, 11:15 PM  
Local author Cristina Ortega will read from her book "The Key to Grandpa's House." This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Saturday, May 17, 11 AM-noon
Two Roses, harp and flute duo
Join flutist Bonnie Schmader and harpist Donese Mayfield for a fun performance and music education program. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Catch the Reading Bug

Thursdays, 3 PM
     June 12: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
     June 19: Ticklefish - Kid Cool Rock n’ Roll
     June 26: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     July 3: Puppet Playhouse Presents Ms. Cucaracha
     July 10: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 17: Dig Up the Old Stories with Indiana Bones

 

 

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Ongoing programs @

Exhibits: May 2008

Artist: Sandie Short(Art Wall) @ Los Griegos Library

Sandie is an Albuquerque photographer with a degree in fine arts.  She is pleased to share her New Mexico photos - a couple taken in Santa Fe but the others all taken in Albuquerque's North Valley.  Seasons, holidays, colorful, and not so colorful she hopes you will enjoy them.

 

Artist: Amanda Crisman @ Los Griegos Library

Thoughts: Amanda uses a variety of paper, collage, and mixed media to capture an artistic viewpoint of how beautiful the most simplistic thought can be.

 

Storytimes:

• Early Birds (for ages 0-3)
  Wednesdays, 11:15 AM
  (ends 4/30)
  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
  (ends4/24)
  Stories, learning games, songs, puppets, artwork and lots of fun for everyone.
  

 

Summer Reading Storytimes (June 2-July 26) Wednesdays at 11:15 AM for 2-3 year olds Fridays at 11:15 AM for 4-5 year olds

 

Read to the Dogs
Thursday, May 15, 3-5 PM

2nd Saturday, 1-2: June 14, | July 12 | August 9

 

Los Griegos Reading Club meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday @ 3 PM. New members welcome.

• May 10: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
• June 14: Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
• July 12: The Master Butcher’s Singing Club by Erdrich
• August 9: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
• September 13: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
• October 11: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• November 8: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
• December 13: Thunderstruck by Eric Larson

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

Movies @ Main Library,Children's Room
Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 768-5136.

Thursday, May 15,  3:30 PM
National Treasure (Rated PG)
Run time: 131 minutes.

Wednesday, May 21, noon-1 PM
Lunchtime @ Main Library-a bag lunch event. Bring your lunch and listen to Blue Mesa, a professional string ensemble playing works by Handel, Haydn, Gershwin and more. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Catch the Reading Bug

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
     June 10: Magic with John Polinko
     June 17: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     June 24: Apple Mountain Harp Kids
     July 1: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 8: Exotics of the Rainforest
     July 15: Ticklefish - Kid Cool Rock n’ Roll

 

Summer Reading Bug Film Festival

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM

      May 27: Bug’s Life

      June 3: Bee Movie

      July 22: Antz

      July 29: Charlotte’s Web

 

Summer Reading Film Festival

Classic 50’s Horror Movies (giant bugs galore)

Wednesdays, 5 PM

      June 4: The Deadly Mantis

      June 18: Them!

      July 2: Mothra

      July 16: Tarantula!

"Creepy Crawler Crafts" for ages 6 to 11

Wednesday, 3 PM
6/8 | 7/2  | 7/16 | 7/ 30

Registration required; space is limited.  Please call 768-5136. Crafts include:  Buggy magnets, buggy bookmarks, bug wind chimes and bug picture frames!  

 

Exhibits: May 2008 @ Main Library
Artists @ Your Library.  The Main Library is proud to host this unique exhibit of creative works by folks working in and with the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System.  Visit our upstairs gallery during library hours of operation throughout the month of May to view this unique exhibit.  For more information call (505) 768-5115. 

 

Ongoing Programs @ MN

• Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
  Wednesdays @10:30 AM
  Join us for stories, films and crafts
• Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
  Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
  Join us for stories, songs and rhymes

Read to the Dogs
Second Saturday of every month at 1-3 PM
Come read to a dog!   more about this program

 

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7704-B 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map]
(505) 897-8823

Catch the Reading Bug

Wednesday, 10:30 AM
     June 11: Apple Mountain Harp Kids
     June 18: Tales & Trails Storytelling
     June 25: Ticklefish - Kid Cool Rock n’ Roll
     July 2: Puppet Playhouse Presents Ms. Cucaracha
     July 9: Exotics of the Rainforest

Summer Reading Bug Film Festival

Tuesdays, 2 PM

     June 3: Bug’s Life

     June 10: Bee Movie

     June 17: Antz

     June 24: Charlotte’s Web

Summer Reading Film Festival

Classic 50’s Horror Movies (giant bugs galore)

Tuesdays, 2 PM

     July 1: The Deadly Mantis

     July 8: Them!

     July 15: Mothra

     July 22: Tarantula!

 

Onging Programs @ NV

Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 PM (Jon and Stella will be on vacation on 4/10)
Read to Jon and Stella
Are you ready to read with the big dogs? Bring your favorite book or pick one of ours and read to Jon and Stella. more about this program

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

April 5  & 19 | May 3 & 17 | June 7 & 21 | July 12 & 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

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Summer Reading Storytimes (June 2-July 26)

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for 2-3 year olds (bilingual)

Saturdays at 10:30 AM for 4-5 year olds (bilingual on 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19)

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

Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 AM
ZOO DAY. Meet zoo critters up close and personal. This is part of the First Wednesday Programs—a series of animal/nature programs geared for children but adults will love them, too.

Friday, May 23, 4 PM
Freddie Chavez, singer, songwriter. Music covering the spectrum from early 50's through current Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Spanish, Country and contemporary Jazz.  

Catch the Reading Bug

Mondays, 10:30 AM
     June 2: Magic with John Polinko
     June 9: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
     June 16: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     June 23: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
     June 30: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 7: Exotics of the Rainforest

Exhibits:
Exhibit wall:Pre-Columbian to pop art by multi-media artist Robert Vigil

May 1 - Exhibit cases display: Gems and Minerals

 

Storytime with Miss Lin (ages 3 - 5)
Wednesdays @ 10 AM
Small groups and schools by appointment

 

Summer Reading Storytimes June 2-July 26 Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for 2-3 year olds Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for 4-5 year olds (bilingual)

 

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

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

Catch the Reading Bug

Wednesdays, 3 PM
     June 4: Magic with John Polinko
     June 11: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
     June 18: Stories & Songs with Sean Etigson
     June 25: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
     July 2: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara
     July 9: Exotics of the Rainforest

 

 

 

 

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

 

Tuesday April 29, 11:00 AM
Dia de los Ninos Event
Books by camel? Elephant? Boat?  Learn how children in other countries get books during our Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros festivities. Come at 11:00 for a special multicultural storytime and enjoy our country exhibits that will be displayed throughout the day. Help us celebrate kids reading books!

 

Wednesday May 7, 6:15 - 6:45 PM
Bedtime Storytime: Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite blankie and teddy for an evening of stories and lullabies.

 

 

Tuesday, May 13, 4 PM  
Local author Cristina Ortega will read from her book The Eyes of the Weaver. The focus for this program is 8-12 year olds. However, everyone is welcome. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2 PM
Knitting it out: A Taylor Ranch Youth Production
Join us for a knitting session and website related tips. Yes… we will knit. Don’t be shy if you don’t know how, all levels welcome. Plan on learning from each other while making new friends. Please bring your own materials if you have them.

 

Thursday,  May 22,   5:30 - 6:30 PM
Foiling Identity Theft - Guarding Your Good Name and Credit Rating. Frank Mulholland from the New Mexico Securities Division, will be on hand to address this growing problem and offer you tips to protect your good name and credit.

 

Saturday,  May 24, 2 PM
Our Beautiful Balloons! Blimps, zeppelins, hot air and gas balloons - hear about their fabulous history and future from Jeffrey Cooper-Smith, Director of the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

 

Catch the Reading Bug

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Tickets required. Call for details.
      June 3: Magic with John Polinko
      June 10: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
      June 17: Apple Mountain Harp Kids
      June 24: Ticklefish - Kid Cool Rock n’ Roll
      July 1: Exotics of the Rainforest

 

Ongoing programs @ TR

TUESDAYS, 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM , January 15 - April 22
Family Storytime with Curious George
Same content at both programs. Stories, songs, poems and games.

THURSDAYS, 11:30 AM, January 17 - April 24
Stories, Sillies and Songs
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Reading Group
2nd Saturday of the month, 2:00-3:30 PM. New members welcome

• May 10: "Annie’s Song" by Sabra Brown Steinsiek. Ms. Steinsiek will personally
  participate in the discussion.
• June 14: "The Valley of Fear" by A. Conan Doyle
• July 12:  "Our Man in Havana" by Graham Greene
• Aug. 9: "From the Earth to the Moon"  by Jules Verne
• Sept. 13: "Huerfano"  by Roberta Price.  Ms. Price will personally participate in the discussion.

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

May 17 | June 7 & 21 | July 12 & 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

Summer Reading Storytimes
June 2-July 26

Mondays at 10:30 for 2-3 year olds (bilingual)

Fridays at 10:30 for 4-5 year olds (bilingual)

8205 Apache NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map]
(505) 291-6264

Saturday, May 17, 10:30 AM
L. Armando Ortega, a local preschool teacher, storyteller and musician, will be telling interactive African tales for children. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

Catch the Reading Bug

Saturdays, 10:30 AM
     June 7: Magic with John Polinko
     June 14: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
     June 21: Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
     June 28: Apple Mountain Harp Kids
     July 5: Exotics of the Rainforest
     July 12: Magic & Music with Jamie O’Hara

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Ongoing Programs:

• Preschool Storytime
  Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM

Read to the Dogs
2nd Saturday monthly @10:30 AM read with "Chance." Last Saturday monthly @ 10:30 AM read with "Chester."

learn more about this program

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

May 3 & 17 | June 7 & 21 | July 12 & 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.