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September 1 - November 21 @ Juan Tabo Library

Read-Listen-or Watch...and enter a weekly drawing. Find out how YOU can participate.

Follow the adventures of Anne and TJ along Route 66 with our Armchair Adventures Blog.

 

 

 

Arts/Hobbies

see also Cooking | Games | Stitching Clubs

 

Artist Workshops for all ages. Limited to 30 Students.
Co-Hosted by the South Broadway Library and the South Broadway Cultural Center.

30 days prior to Workshop call 848-1320 to register.

     

Monday 11/16 and Wednesday 11/18 (two day session)
6:00-8:00 PM
Scratch Board Art

 

 

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Tuesday 11/10, 5:30–7:30 PM
Origami for Adults @ Cherry Hills Library
Join Mary Chloe Saunders for this fun and hands-on class on origami basics. This class is free and open to the public, but limited to 25 participants. Sign up at the Information Desk now! this event brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

For more inormation call (505) 857-8321.

 

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Saturday 11/21-2:00-4:00 PM
The Magic of Spinning @ Juan Tabo Library  
Have you wondered how raw fibers such as wool or cotton become yarn? Join members of Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild as they demonstrate this transformation. See how spindles, spinning wheels, natural fibers and just the right touch create yarn. This is an interactive session. A program for all ages! For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

 

 

AuthorTalks/book signings

 

Saturday 11/21- 2:00-3:00 PM

Author talk and Book signing: Anne Hillerman and Don Strel
Authors, Anne Hillerman and Don Strel, will present their new book: Tony Hillerman’s Landscape: On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn. The narrative talk and slide show will be from 2-3pm, followed by the book sale & signing. Refreshments will be served. This program is free, and is sponsored by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

 

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Tuesday 12/8- 6:00 PM
Wines of Enchantment: Book Signing & Interactive Talk with Jim Hammond.

Ever read the tasting notes on a bottle of wine? Ever wonder if they were drinking the same wine you were? Ever wonder if there was a better way to discover the wines you love?

Enjoy Jim Hammond’s interactive aroma workshop and learn:
   •  the methodology of wine tasting
   •  the three acts of a wine’s flavor profile
   •  tuning your wine palate
   •  how to choose the best wine for your palate
   •  where to find great wine value.

Jim will also read selections from his book, Wines of Enchantment, on the history of grape growing and winemaking in New Mexico and wine
etiquette. The book will be available for purchase. Sign up at the Information Desk now! **No alcohol will be present or consumed at this event.

 

 

Book Clubs and Discussion Groups

 

Monday (1st)

6:00-7:30 PM @ Erna Fergusson Library
Erna Fergusson Fiction Book Group. New members are welcome. For more information call (505) 888-8100.

       
     12/7- Zorro: a novel by Isabel Allende; translated from the Spanish by Margaret Sayers Peden.

    January- No meeting    

      2/1- The End of Manners by Francesca Marciano

     3/1- Mudbound by Hillary Jordan

   

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Tuesday (1st)

 

6:00-7:30 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Mystery Book Group. New members  are welcome. For more information call (505)897-8321.      

  

        12/1: The Salaryman’s Wife by Sujata Massey

  

       

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 Tuesday (2nd)    

1:30-2:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library    

The More Serious Book Club. New members welcome. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

       

     11/10- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didian
     12/8- The Painted House by John Grisham

     1/12- Book Reports! Read a title of your choice and share your experience with the group or "book talk" it.

Tuesday (3rd)

1:30-2:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library

Library Detectives--A Mystery Book Club. New members welcome. For more information call (505) 291-6260.   

 
 
  11/17- Death's Half Acre by Margaret Maron

  12/15- Six Geese a-Slaying by Donna Andrews

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Is the book really always better than the movie?

Decide for yourself with our new movie series for adults @ Cherry Hills Library.

Read the book, watch the movie with us, & then we’ll discuss it! For Adults--age 17 and over only. Photo ID required.  more information...

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Wednesday ( 2nd)

5:30-8:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Fiction to Film. Read the book, meet to watch the film and discuss. New members welcome. For more information call (505) 291-6295.

  
    11/18- Girl with a Pearl Earring

 

Thursday (3rd)

3:00-4:30 PM @ Tony Hillerman Library
Tony Hillerman Book Club. Come Join Us. For more information call (505) 296-6264.

   
    11/19- Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

    12/17- Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore

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Friday (1st)

10:30 - noon @ Cherry Hills Library
Book Discussion Group. New Members are always welcome. For more information call (505) 857-8321.  

          12/4: Shane by Jack Schaefer

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Saturday (2nd)

3:00-4:00 PM @ Los Griegos Library
2008 Los Griegos Reading Club. New members welcome. For more information call (505) 761-4020.

 

    11/14- Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe

    12/12- Plainsong by Kent Haruf

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3:00-4:30 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Book Buzz! New members welcome. For more information call (505) 291-6295. 

   
    11/14- Snow in August by Pete Hamill
    12/12- Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

    1/9/2010-The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

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2:00-3:30 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
2009 Taylor Ranch Reading Group. New members welcome. For more information cal (505) 897-8816.     

  
   11/14: Michael McGarrity: Mexican Hat

   12/12: Brunonia Barry: The Lace Reader

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Book Sales

Used Book Sale Sponsored by the Friends for the Library @ Main Library
Monthly, second Saturday

         11/14 | 12/12

For more information, visit www.friendsforthelibrary.org

You can also find great bargains at the Main Library Used Bookshop.

 

Gently used fiction hardback, paperbacks, and videos for sale during library hours @ Juan Tabo Library | @ Lomas Tramway Library

 

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Business & Finance

 

Wednesday 11/18, 10:30 AM @ Taylor Ranch Library

Saturday 12/5- 3:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Reduce Holiday Stress by Reducing Holiday Spending

Cindy Davies from NMSU will give tips on reducing stress in this busy season and how to save money on holiday gift giving. Ideas will be shared for inexpensive homemade treasures. Cindy works for New Mexico State University as the Home Economist for Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service. Much of Cindy’s work deals with foods and nutrition as well as children and family issues. 

 

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Wednesday 12/9- 6:45 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Navigating the College Financial Aid Progress

Consultant Jan Randall shares tips and strategies for successfully …. This program will cover:
  • timeline of when to do what
  • federal formula versus the "profile" formula
  • The types of money: grants, loans, work/study and the interest rates on the loans
  • Scholarship vs Financial Aid

 

 

 

Computers & Technology

[use from home] Quick Tips

Computer classes for adults are available at some libraries. You must have a SmartCard™ to register. View classes.

 

Saturday 11/14- 1:00- 2:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library.
DIGITAL BOOK TUTORIAL   
Come to a free tutorial and learn how to:
1.Find and download books and transfer them to your MP3 player or other portable device.
2. Get free videos to watch on your computer or mobile device.
3. Get free ebooks to read on your computer or Sony reader.

Space is limited. Call (505) 291-6260 to register.

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Cooking

 

Saturday 12/7, 2:00-3:30 PM @ Los Griegos Library
Friday 12/11, 10:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Appetizers for Holiday Entertaining with Gilda Latzky
Professional baking and cooking instructor, Gilda Latzky, will demonstrate the preparation of do-ahead appetizers using a variety of ingredients and presentation that will impress your guests this holiday season. Tasting samples and recipes will be provided. Registration Required. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

   

     Menu:
       Smoked Salmon Mousse with Black Bread Triangles
       Chevre-Jalapeno-Cilantro Wraps
       Crustless Spinach and Muenster Cheese Quiche
       Marinated Shrimp Appetizer
       Vegetarian Chopped Liver

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Games

 

Chess Club @ Cherry Hills Library
1st Saturday of every month, 1 - 3 PM
All ages welcome, no sign-up required

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Health

 

Friday 12/4- 4:00-5:00 PM
Massage Therapy @ North Valley Library
Take a break from the stress of the holiday season. Come hear Rory Armstrong, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) discuss the health benefits and healing properties of massage therapy. Demonstration. Drawings- including a free chair massage. Gift Certificates available for purchase. This makes a great holiday gift! for more information call (505) 897-8823.

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History/Genealogy

Many of the local genealogy organizations meet at the Special Collections Libary. View programs.

 

Saturday 11/14- 3:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Scenes from History: Picture Postcards Tell the Story
Old picture postcards are now being appreciated as historical documents as well as souvenirs from Grandma's attic.  Nancy Tucker, the founder and head of the New Mexico Postcard Club, will present a history of American postcards, using 120 years worth of Albuquerque postcards to illustrate her talk. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

Albuquerque Historical Postcards. View postcards online

 

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Home and Garden

 

Master Gardeners will return in April to answer your gardening questions at these locations:

@ Cherry Hills Library   
@ Erna Fergusson Library
@ East Mountain Library

               @ Juan Tabo Library
               @ Lomas Tramway Library
               @ North Valley Library
               @ Tony Hillerman Library

               @ Taylor Ranch Library

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Sunday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM)

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Languages

 

Vecinos- the Cherry Hills Spanish Club
6:30 PM
monthly, 3rd Tuesday *( except December)

Meeting Change: The December meeting has been
changed to the first Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m.

New members welcome; sign up at the Information Desk to receive e-mail updates and reminders of meetings

Want to learn, practice speaking, or simply enjoy speaking Spanish? Join our once-a-month total immersion Spanish Club, Vecinos, to chat (in Spanish) about topics of local, cultural, and world interest. All ages and fluency levels welcome!

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Miscellaneous Lectures/Workshops

 

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Movies

 

Please be advised that attendance at all movies shown is at viewer discretion and that some materials may be unsuitable for some individuals.  A full description of the Motion Pictures Association of America rating system is available at the Information Desk. Views expressed in the film are not those of the City of Albuquerque nor the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System.

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Music/Dance

 

 

Wednesday 11/18- Noon to 1:00 PM
Lunchtime at the Library @ Main Library, 2nd floor
Today’s musical program will feature Jude Pacheco. Enjoy original compositions on keyboard.
Bring your lunch and listen! For more information call (505) 768-5141. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public LIbrary.

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Thursday 11/19- noon @ Tony Hillerman Library
Concert: Anais Mitchell. Join us for a free lunchtime concert with singer/songwriter Anais Mitchell. An afternoon of charming folk music that has been likened to the music of Shawn Colvin, Joanna Newsom and Ani DiFranco. Noon at the Tony Hillerman Library. For more information call (505) 291-6264.

 

 

Parenting

Saturday 11/14- 1:00-2:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library

Planning Children's Parties: Tips for Survival and Success!

Interested in creating family parties that are fun, organized and budget-friendly? Find out from performer and balloon artist Susi Wolf how to maximize your time and resources to create a memorable and lively family events. This interactive program will highlight proven party planning tips. Door prizes, handout and learning fun!

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Poetry/Plays

 

 

Cherry Hills Groundlings- a drama club for lifelong learners
3:00 PM
monthly, 4th Saturday @ Cherry Hills Library
New members welcome; sign up at the Information Desk to receive e-mail updates and reminders of meetings

Did you love drama club in school? Why should it end with graduation? Join us at Cherry Hills to read from classic and modern plays, and enjoy all things dramatic.
(*The December meeting will be on the third Saturday, 12/19)

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Science & Nature

Tuesday 12/2-3:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Why I Look: Adventures in Astronomy. Presented by writer, amateur astronomer and former science museum administrator Karen Keese. This talk with accompanying slide show of celestial images takes a light-hearted look at on Amateur astronomer’s quest to educate herself about the universe through observational astronomy.

Tuesday 11/10- 7:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Saturday 11/21-2:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Telescopes Demystified. If a telescope is on your holiday gift list, this talk will help you become an informed consumer. This session will cover telescope types, how they work, selection criteria for a purchase, and accessories. Several telescopes will be on hand for demonstration.

Saturday 11/7-2:00 Pm @ East Mountain Library

Tuesday 12/8-7:00  @ Juan Tabo Library 

Welcome to the Milky Way. This talk/slide show surveys the Sun-Earth-Moon System, the solar system, interstellar space and our home galaxy the Milky Way, with an emphasis on astronomy facts everyone should know.

 

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Stitching Clubs

Tuesdays (weekly)

10AM–Noon @ Cherry Hills Library

An Itch to Stitch. Do you have an itch to knit, crochet, embroider, or any other needle craft? Would you like to work on your stitching projects together with like-minded folks, asking questions and sharing experiences? Join our drop-in stitching group! All ages and skill levels welcome!

 

11 AM—1 PM @ Juan Tabo Library

A Stitch in Time. 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.

 

Thursdays

4:00—5:30 @ Tony H illerman Library
Hillerman Library Stitch Club. 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. 
                                           

 

Friday

2:00-3:30 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
A Good Yarn. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting or other needle craft, join our drop-in stitch group. All ages and skill levels welcome. A skilled knitter will be on hand for instruction and questions. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed.

 

Saturday (2nd)

1:00-3:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Knitting it out. Join us for a knitting session. 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. However, knitting materials will be donated if you are without.


 

Saturday (2nd & 4th)

3:00-5:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

Sandia Stitch 'n Time-The East Mountain Needlework Group for Knitters, Crocheters, Cross-Stitchers & More!  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.

 

Sunday (2nd and 4th)

2:00-4:00 PM @ Erna Fergusson Library
Sunday Stitching Society.  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.

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Writing

6:00–7:00 PM @ Tony Hillerman Library

Albuquerque Writers World
monthly, 1st Wednesday

Albuquerque Writers World is a community encouraging one another with compassion and supportive suggestions so that we can learn and grow as writers. We are using Meetup.com to communicate with members and plan events. Become a member and RSVP today!

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