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Children - additional programs Nature
Children's Book Week Poetry Month
Computer/Internet Classes Read to the Dogs
Dia de los Niños (April) Storytime
Exhibits Summer Reading Program
Health Teen Programs/ Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
History/Genealogy Tricentennial
Home & Garden World Book Day

Arts/Hobbies:

arts and craftsArt Around The World for ages 6-14 @ Erna Fergusson Library
Monthly on the last Friday of the month @ 11 AM or 4 PM        
(no program in Jun, Nov or Dec)
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.

 

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

 

 

Celebrate Poetry @ East Mountain Library
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. 

 

Saturday, June 21

1 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

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!

 

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

 

 


Saturday, May 17, 2 PM
Knitting it out: A Youth Production @ Taylor Ranch Library
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.

 

"Creepy Crawler Crafts" for ages 6 to 11

3 PM @ Main Library
Wednesdays: 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!  

 

bug wind chimeSaturday, July 19, 11 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Bug Wind Chime-a craft program for ages 6-12.  Come make your own bug wind chime. All supplies provided. 

 

Authors:

book group iconBook Clubs and Discussion Groups:

Book Discussion Group @ Cherry Hills Library
1st Friday of the month,10:30 - noon. New Members are always welcome.

Mystery Book Group @ Cherry Hills Library
4th Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 PM

 

2008 Los Griegos Reading Club @ Los Griegos Library
2nd Saturday of the month, 3 PM. New members welcome.

 

The More Serious Book Club @ Juan Tabo Library
1st Wednesday of the month, 7 PM. New members welcome.

 

2008 Reading Group @ Taylor Ranch Library
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.

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Book Sales

Sponsored by the Friends for the Library @ Main Library

5/10, 5/11|6/14 | 7/12 | 8/9 | 9/13 |10/11 | 11/8, 11/9 | 12/12

For more information, visit www.friendsforthelibrary.org Leaving www.cabq.gov, click for disclaimer

 

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Children's Storytimes

   
TUESDAYS  

10:30 AM

Fall Storytime (ages 3 -5) @ North Valley Library
1/15-4/11

10:30 AM

Family Storytime with Curious George @ Taylor Ranch Library (same content as 1 PM) 1/15 - 4/22

1:00 PM

Family Storytime with Curious George @ Taylor Ranch Library (same content as 10:30 AM) 1/15 - 4/22
WEDNESDAYS:  

10:00 AM

Storytime with Miss Lin (ages 3-5 ) @ South Broadway Library

10:00 AM

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime  for ages 6 months – 35 months @ Erna Fergusson Library. 1/9-4/24

10:15 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ Cherry Hills Library

10:30 AM

Preschool Story time ages 3-5  @ Alamosa Library

10:30 AM

Storytime @ East Mountain Library (more information )

10:30 AM

Movement and Music Storytime for ages 0-5 @ Juan Tabo Library

10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ Main Library

10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ South Valley Library

10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ Wyoming Library

11:00 AM

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2  @ Cherry Hills Library

11:00 AM

Storytime for ages 3-6  @ Erna Fergusson Library
1/9-4/24

11:15 AM

Early Birds for ages 0-3 @ Los Griegos Library
(ends 4/30)


THURSDAYS:  

10:00 AM

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime  for ages 6 months – 35 months @ Erna Fergusson Library 1/9-4/24

10:15 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ Cherry Hills Library

10:15 AM

Lapsit Storytime @ Lomas Tramway Library
(2/7-5/1)

10:30 AM Itsy Bitsy Story time 0-2 yrs 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month @ Alamosa Library

10:30 AM

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3 @ Main Library

10:30 AM

Storytime with Diane M for ages 3-5 @ Westgate Library
9/13 - 5/22

11:00 AM

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2  @ Cherry Hills Library
(Storytime will begin on January 9)

11:00 AM

Storytime for ages 3-6  @ Erna Fergusson Library
1/9-4/24

11:00 AM

Preschool Storytime @ Lomas Tramway Library (2/7-5/1)

11:15 AM

Preschool Pals-Storytime for ages 3 - 5 @ Los Griegos Library (end 4/24)

11:30 AM

Stories, Sillies and Songs for ages 3-5 @ Taylor Ranch Library 1/17 - 4/24
FRIDAYS:  

10:30 AM

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 @ Juan Tabo Library

11:30 AM

Picnic Storytime @ Ernie Pyle Library starts May 2

SATURDAYS:  

10:30 AM

Movement and Music Storytime for ages 0-5 @ Juan Tabo Library

10:30 AM

Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark @ San Pedro Library

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Children- Additional Programs

See also Arts/Hobbies/Movies and Science and Nature. Many are for children.

See Every Child Ready to Read Workshops
See also Teen programs

 

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bedtime storytimeWednesday May 7, 6:15 - 6:45 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Bedtime Storytime: Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite blankie and teddy for an evening of stories and lullabies.

 

Children's Book Week program

Tuesday, May 13, 4 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
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.

 

 

Children's Book Week programTuesday, May 13, 6:30 PM @ Lomas Tramway 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.

 

 

Children's Book Week programTuesday, 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.

 

Children's Book Week program

Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
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.

 

 

Children's Book Week program

Thursday, May 15 11:15 AM @ Los Griegos Library
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.

 

 

Children's Book Week programFriday, May 16, 11:30 AM @ Ernie Pyle Library  
Storytellers Bob Kanegis and Liz Mangual will present their program “Off the Bookshelf and Into the Woods.” This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

 

Children's Book Week programSaturday, May 17, 10:30 AM @ Wyoming 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.

 

Computers & Technology

 

Exhibits:


Albuquerque: A History in Postcards: View postcards online

 

Exhibit: Three Hundred Years of Albuquerque History
January 29 - September 6, 2008 @ Special Collections Library

300 years of Albuquerque History logoThe Special Collections Library presents a large compilation of images and documents about life in Albuquerque from its founding in 1706 up to modern times. This exhibit, created to celebrate the city's Tricentennial, was assembled from treasures in the collection of the Center for Southwest Research at U.N.M. Library. Exhibit creator Nancy Brown Martinez has provided the community with a new opportunity to view this remarkable presentation of Albuquerque's history.

 

 

Exhibits @ Los Griegos Library

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.

 

Exhibits @ South Broadway Library

Paintings and Digital Artwork by Sylvia Ortiz Domney
Inspired by three authors: "Tale of Gonji", by Murasaki, considered to be the first novel ever written,
'Ozma of Oz" by Frank L. Baum, and poetry of Pablo Neruda.


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.

 

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Health

 

History/Genealogy:

Albuquerque Historical Postcards. View postcards online

 

 

Wednesday, May 14, 10:30 AM–Noon, @ Special Collections Library, Botts Hall
Women’s History along the Highway
Speaker: Pat French and others from the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
Albuquerque Genealogical Society Meeting

 

 

Saturday, May 17, 10:30 AM–Noon, @ Special Collections Library, Botts Hall
Workshop to Be Announced
New Mexico Genealogical Society Meeting

 

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Home and Garden:

Saturday, June 7

11 AM-1 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

"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.

 

Xericscape your garden

Free Xeriscape and Land Conversion Seminar 2008
Saturdays, 10 AM - noon @ Cherry Hills Library
May 17 | June 7 | July 12 | August 16 | September 13

Join Claude Ceniceros, Xeriscape Incentive Inspector, as he discusses xeriscaping principles, plant selection, design strategies, drip irrigation, and how to get a City rebate.  Put some eXcitement in your yard! For general information, call 768-3655 (TTY 768-2477). If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call five days in advance.            

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions at these locations:
Saturdays, April 5 - September 6, 10 AM - 3 PM
(Not available on 5/24 | 7/5 |8/30)  

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

Master Gardeners

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM
May 17 | June 7, 21 | July 12, 26  | August 9, 23 | September 6 

     @ Juan Tabo Library
     @ Lomas Tramway Library
     @ North Valley Library
     @ Wyoming Library

     @ Taylor Ranch Library

 

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

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Meetings:

Library Advisory Board: (open to the public). No meeting scheduled for May or December

Miscellaneous Lectures and Workshops:

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

 

Thursday,  May 22,   5:30 - 6:30 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
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.

 

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.

 

movie

Movie Fridays! @ Alamosa Library , 2:30 PM

     

 

movie showingWednesday, May 7, 3-5 PM @ Erna Fergusson Library
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).  

 

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.

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

 

 

movie showingMonday, May 19, 4:30 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Family Film Fun: Enchanted (rated PG)
Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes 

A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern-day New York City when a storybook princess is thrust into present day Manhattan by an evil queen. Her prince follows after to rescue her but her journey causes her to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer.

 

 

movie showingTuesday, May 20 @ Cherry Hills Library
Teen Movie Night: Enchanted (rated PG)
Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes 

A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern-day New York City when a storybook princess is thrust into present day Manhattan by an evil queen. Her prince follows after to rescue her but her journey causes her to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer.

 



 

Music/Dance/Drama:

 

music notesWednesday, May  7, 6:30-7:30 PM
The Dixieland Six @ Lomas Tramway Library
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.  

 


 

Native American flute playerSaturday, May 17, 2 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Kokopelli's Legacy:A History of the Native American Flute from Its Beginnings to Modern Day
Wolfs Robe will discuss flute history and play a variety of antique and more modern flutes. The haunting sounds of the flutes will take listeners to a tranquil spot in the depths of themselves. He will begin each song  with an explanation of the song and its origin so that what the listeners hear is brought to life. There will be time for questions & answers at the end of this musical journey. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library. Leaving www.cabq.gov, click for disclaimer

 

 

music notesSaturday, May 17, 11 AM-noon
Two Roses, harp and flute duo @ Los Griegos Library
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. Leaving www.cabq.gov, click for disclaimer

 

lunch bag and music notesWednesday, May 21, noon-1 PM @ Main Library
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. Leaving www.cabq.gov, click for disclaimer

 

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Read to the Dogs:

Science & Nature:

 

 

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

 

Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 AM @ South Broadway Library
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.


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

 

Teen Programs:

 

 

Teen Advisory Boards (TAB):
Are you a teen in grades 6 - 12 who knows what's cool and trendy?
Join us and find out how you can make a difference in the library! We want YOU for the Teen Advisory Board! Meetings and programs are held at different libraries. Ask library staff for an application and more information.


pencil and answer sheetSaturday, May 24, 10 AM-1:30 PM. ACT Test Prep @ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday May 27, 6:45 PM. Follow-up session

Come take a practice ACT test and receive a score report from Omniac Education. At the follow-up session, students (and their parents) will learn about test structure, scoring, what scores means to colleges, as well as some quick ways to improve scores.

 

Saturday, June 21

1 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

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!

 

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