Events Calendar-February 2009

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Sunday, February 1

1:00-5:00 PM

Cherry Hills Library, Erna Fergusson Library, and Taylor Ranch Library are OPEN.

 

Monday, February 2

Storytime

11:30 AM-12:00 PM @ Westgate Library
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. For more information call (505) 833-6984.

 

Tuesday, February 3

8:30-10:00 AM @ South Broadway Library

Computer Classes: E-Mail Basics. Learn how to access your email account anywhere in the world, organize your files and the basics of printing. This class is offered in two sessions on Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 from  For more information call (505) 764-1742.

 

Storytime

10:30 AM or 1:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Family Storytime with Curious George. Same content at both programs.

10:30 AM @ North Valley Library
Winter Storytime for ages 3-5.

 

11 AM to 1 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
A Stitch in Time–Stitching Club. 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 are welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

1:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Pokemon League for ages 6-15. Join us to play Pokémon in an official league! Win prizes, meet other players… enjoy! For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

4:30-6:30 PM @ Main Library
The Roadrunner Project Reception. Stop by the second floor of the Main Library to see the fascinating Roadrunner Project exhibit by Sarah Bonneau Photography and meet the artist! You will have a chance to see Sarah’s beautiful images of New Mexico’s state bird and learn more about this project that she has been working on. For more information call (505) 768-5141.

 

6:00-7:30 PM @ Cherry Hills Library

Mystery Book Group. This month’s selection is The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman. Come join us; new members are always welcome!  For more information call (505) 857-8321.

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Wednesday, February 4

Storytimes

Itsy Bitsy Storytime for ages 0-2
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Alamosa Library

Bookbear Storytime for ages 3-5
10:00-10:30 @ East Mountain Library

Great Beginnings-Lapsit for ages 6 months-35 months
10:00-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library
10:30 AM-11:15 AM @ Alamosa Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ South Valley
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30-11 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Early Birds for ages 0-3
11:15 AM-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5
11:15-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

 

3:30-5:30 PM @ East Mountain Library

Drawing for Young People. Kids ages 10-14 are invited to join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month from January 21 through April 15. We will explore the fun of drawing and learn basic drawing skills. Today’s lesson is Color and Composition. For more information call (505) 281-8508.

 

5-5:45 PM @ East Mountain Library

Kid Picks Book Club for kids in grades K- 8 in the East Mountains who like to share books. The club meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday. For more information call 505-281-8508.

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Thursday, February 5

8:30-10:00 AM @ South Broadway Library

Computer Classes: E-Mail Basics. Learn how to access your email account anywhere in the world, organize your files and the basics of printing. This class is offered in two sessions on Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 from  For more information call (505) 764-1742.

 

Storytimes

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime for ages 6 months-35 months.
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Lapsit Storytime
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library

Early Birds -a lapsit storytime for ages 0 - 2
10:30 AM @ Taylor Ranch Library

11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Jiggle and Jam for ages 6 months - 5 years and caregiver
11:30 AM-12:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

 

4:30–6:30 PM @ Los Griegos Library
Wonderful World of Puppets- Opening Reception. See beautiful puppets from around the world and learn some fun facts about the cultures they come from. For more information call (505) 761-4020.

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Friday, February 6

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Friday Friends for ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

10:30AM-Noon @ Cherry Hills Library

Cherry Hills Library Book Discussion Group. This month’s selection is Middlemarch by George Eliot. The discussion group meets monthly on the first Friday. Come join us; new members are always welcome! For more information call (505) 857-8321.

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Saturday, February 7

Storytime

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6260.

10:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6264.

10:30 AM @ San Pedro Library .
Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark. For more information call 505-256-2065.

 

 

1:00-3:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Chess Club. 1st Saturday of every month. All ages welcome, no sign-up required. For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

1:00-3:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Read to the Dogs. Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading. More about Read to the Dogs Program. For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

1:00-2:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Caddo County Folk. Old-time Appalachian folk music with traditional instruments. "Music by the Mountain" series is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

1:00-3:00 PM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Investing with Value Line. Presented by Ron Jaynes, Associate Director of Better Investing. Learn how to use both the paper and online versions of the Value Line Investment Survey to select stocks. Same content at both sessions. For more information call (505)888-8100.

 

1:00-4:00 @ Lomas Tramway Library
Wii Games - an all ages event.  Stop by the library on the first Saturday of each month to play a selection of Nintendo Wii games like DDR, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more!    For more information call (505) 296-6296.

2:00-4:00 PM @ Los Griegos Library
Found Art-Workshop with Peggy Hessing. Salvage found objects and be playfully creative! Reuse and reclaim materials to create art. All ages—Children must be accompanied by parent.
You will need a base to create your picture. Ideas for other supplies to bring with you.

 

3:30-4:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Snowshoeing 101. Staff from REI will be on hand to provide a mini clinic on equipment, skills, and great places to go snowshoeing. This presentation was so popular last year we are bringing REI back.

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Sunday, February 8

1:00-5:00 PM

Cherry Hills Library, Erna Fergusson Library, and Taylor Ranch Library are OPEN.

 

 

Monday, February 9

Storytime

11:30 AM-12:00 PM @ Westgate Library
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. For more information call (505) 833-6984.

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Tuesday, February 10

Storytime

10:30 AM or 1:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Family Storytime with Curious George. Same content at both programs.

10:30 AM @ North Valley Library
Winter Storytime for ages 3-5.

 

10:00-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library
Introduction to the Art of Sewing. Join the folks from Hip Stitch: Fabric Boutique & Sewing Lounge as they bring their sewing machines to the library for a hands-on introduction to the art of sewing! This session is limited to 10. If you are age 10 & up sign up at the Information Desk.

 

11 AM to 1 PM @ Juan Tabo Library.
A Stitch in Time–Stitching Club.  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 are welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

1:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Pokemon League for ages 6-15. Join us to play Pokémon in an official league! Win prizes, meet other players… enjoy! For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

3:30-5:30 PM  @ Los Griegos Library
Puppet Play Day. Families are invited to the Library to put on their own puppet show with our puppet play stage and puppets. For more information call (505) 761-4020.

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Wednesday, February 11

Storytimes

Great Beginnings-Lapsit for ages 6 months-35 months
10:00-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ South Valley
l1:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30-11 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Early Birds for ages 0-3
11:15-11:45 AM @ Los Griegos Library

 

2-5 PM @ East Mountain Library
Pokemon League for ages 7-15
Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday to play Pokémon in an official league! Meet other players, hone your skills … enjoy! For more information call (505) 281-8508.

 

6:30-7:30 PM @ Erna Fergusson Library
Failure-proof Your Diet!

Did you know that 95% of all diets fail? But did you also know that most of these don’t have to? The fact is that virtually anyone can go on a diet, lose the weight, lose the inches and then keep it off as long as they wanted, if only they were to know how to do it!

Join David Horine, Ph.D, weight management consultant and personal coach for this free talk that discusses why most diets fail, but why yours doesn’t have to. Lots of valuable ideas and practical techniques in this worth-your-time presentation program. Call 897-7213 to register.

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Thursday, February 12

Storytimes

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime for ages 6 months-35 months.
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Lapsit Storytime
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library

Early Birds -a lapsit storytime for ages 0 - 2
10:30 am @ Taylor Ranch Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5
11:15-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

 

2:00-3:00 PM @ South Broadway Library

Celebrate Black History Month with Radio Disney. A member of Radio Disney’s staff will be on hand to read the book Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra. For more information call (505) 764-1742.

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Friday, February 13

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

3:00-4:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Celebrate Black History Month with Radio Disney. A member of Radio Disney’s staff will be on hand to read the book Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra. For more information call (505) 291-6295.

 

3:30 PM @ Main Library

Family Movie: WALL-E. Main Library Storypit (Rated G)
Run time: 98 minutes. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

4:00 PM @ South Broadway Library
Cards and Hearts-a craft for all ages. Make your own Valentines. For more information call (505) 764-1742.

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Saturday, February 14

10:00 AM-noon @ Cherry Hills Library
Xeriscape and Land Conversion Seminar. Join Xeriscape Incentive Inspector Claude Ceniceros from as he discusses xeriscaping principles, plant selection, design strategies, drip irrigation and how to get a city rebate. For more information call (505) 768-3655.

 

10:00 AM-4:00 PM @ Main Library
Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends for the Library. Large selection of gently used books. For more information, visit www.friendsforthelibrary.org

 

Storytime

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6260.

10:30 AM @ San Pedro Library .
Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark. For more information call 505-256-2065.

 

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library
1:00-3:00 PM @ East Mountain Library
1:00-3:00 PM @ Main Library

Read to the Dogs. Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading. More about Read to the Dogs Program.

 

1:00-4:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Board Game Day for ages 5 and up.
Children and teens can come play a library board game, or bring their own.

 

2:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Teen Advisory Board. Are you a teen in grades 6-12 who knows what’s cool and trendy? We want your help to develop exciting teen programs and your input on what books and comics you want to see in the library. Stop by the Cherry Hills Library information desk for applications and more information–or just drop by the meeting. We meet on the second Saturday of each month. For more information on the Teen Advisory Board you can also call (505) 857-8321.

 

2:00 - 3:30 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Taylor Ranch Reading Group. This month’s selection is Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. The reading group meets on the second Saturday of each month. New members are always welcome. For more information call (505) 897-8816.

 

2:30-4:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

Sandia Stitch 'n Time. 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.

 

3:00-4:00 PM @ Los Griegos Library
Los Griegos Reading Group. This month’s selection is On Beauty by Zadie Smith. The reading group meets on the second Saturday of each month. New members are always welcome. For more information call (505) 761-4020.

 

3:30-5:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library

"Lights! Camera! Action!" Learn about the burgeoning Albuquerque Film Industry. Ann Lerner, Film Liaison for the City of Albuquerque for the past five years, will speak on the economic impact of the film industry to our city, and how you can get involved. Find out what it's like to be an extra, or have your house used as a film location. Keeping ABQ Film Friendly is Ann's number one goal.

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Sunday, February 15

1:00-5:00 PM

Cherry Hills Library, Erna Fergusson Library, and Taylor Ranch Library are OPEN.

 

 

Monday, February 16

Presidents' Day. All locations CLOSED.

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Tuesday, February 17

Storytime

10:30 AM or 1:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Family Storytime with Curious George. Same content at both programs.

10:30 AM @ North Valley Library
Winter Storytime for ages 3-5.

 

11 AM to 1 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
A Stitch in Time–Stitching Club. 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 are welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

1:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Pokemon League for ages 6-15. Join us to play Pokémon in an official league! Win prizes, meet other players… enjoy! For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

1:30-2:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
The Library Detectives-Mystery Book Club. Are you an avid mystery reader? Join us for a discussion of The Sultan's Seal by Jenny White.. The Library Detectives meet monthly on the third Tuesday.  New members are always welcome.

 

5:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library

Fiction and a Flick. Read the book, watch the movie with us, and then we’ll discuss it! February's movie is The Phantom, based on the book The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. This film is rated PG-13. Adults ages 17+; ID required. For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

6:00-7:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Teen Solo Guitarist Tyler Talmadge. This is part of the Music by the Mountain Series. For more information call 505-291-6295.

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Wednesday, Feburary 18

10:30 AM-Noon @ Taylor Ranch Library

Street Smarts: Personal Safety at Home, in Public, and while Driving

Steve Sink, APD Crime Prevention Manager, will talk about how we may be viewed as targets and opportunities for crime. He will address topics such as auto theft; what to do if you are being followed while driving; how to prepare your home for vacation; how best to handle door-to-door solicitation. Be proactive about your personal safety! Sign up at the Information Desk and increase your street smarts with advice from a professional.

 

Storytimes

Itsy Bitsy Storytime for ages 0-2
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Alamosa Library

Wikiwiki Storytime for ages 3-5
10:00-10:30 @ East Mountain Library

Great Beginnings-Lapsit for ages 6 months-35 months
10:00-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library
10:30 AM-11:15 AM @ Alamosa Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library (puppet Show with Miggs and Jiggs)
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ South Valley
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30-11 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Early Birds for ages 0-3
11:15 AM-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

 

Noon to 1:00 PM @ Main Library
Lunch @ the Library, a brown bag event with Ross Pierce. Bring your lunch and listen! This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library. For more information call (505) 768-5141.

 

2:00 PM @ Main Library,first floor Conference Room 1  
Story Swap with the Storytellers of New Mexico. Members of the Storytellers of New Mexico invite you to the Main Library to participate in our Story Swap. Everyone is invited to participate by sharing their own stories and listening to others.  Fun and informal! For more information:  medmundsonstories@yahoo.com. 

 

3:30-5:30 PM @ East Mountain Library

Drawing for Young People. Kids ages 10-14 are invited to join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month from January 21 through April 15. We will explore the fun of drawing and learn basic drawing skills. Today’s lesson is Geometric Shapes: Drawing Buildings, Cars, and Robots. For more information call (505) 281-8508.

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Thursday, February 19

Storytimes

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime for ages 6 months-35 months.
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Lapsit Storytime
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library

Early Birds -a lapsit storytime for ages 0 - 2
10:30 am @ Taylor Ranch Library

11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5
11:15-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

Jiggle and Jam for ages 6 months - 5 years and caregiver
11:30 AM-12:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

3:00 – 4:30 @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library
Tony Hillerman Library Book Club. The book club meets monthly on the third Thursday. Please join us; new members are always welcome. This month we are discussing Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. For more information call (505) 291-6264.

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Friday, February 20

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

Saturday, February 21

Storytime

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6260.

10:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6264.

10:30 AM @ San Pedro Library .
Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark. For more information call 505-256-2065.

 

11:00 AM-12 PM @ Los Griegos Library
Puppet Show. Come see a fun puppet show for family audiences presented by Sunny Birklund & Arana Kalwaic of the Puppet Playhouse.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM @ Main Library
The Roadrunner Project Slide Presentation. Stop by the Library’s auditorium to see a fascinating slide show presented by photographer Sarah Bonneau. Sarah will show 225 images of New Mexico’s State Bird that were taken in her backyard, which doubles as her studio. She will also talk about her photography, how the Roadrunner represents New Mexico as an icon, and will answer questions. For more information call (505) 768-5141.

 

12:00-1:00 PM @ East Mountain Library
Get Ready to Garden in the East Mountains
An informal class with Master Gardener, Kay McCash. Topics include garden size, site election, soil and plants, water conservation, mulching, critters and bugs. Bring your questions!

 

1:00-3:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
1:00-3:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Read to the Dogs. Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading. More about Read to the Dogs Program.

 

2:00-4:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Make Your Own Mandala
Mandalas are patterns, often circular, created by cultures throughout history as a healing and problem solving tool as well as for creative expression. Sign up at the Information Desk.

3:00-5:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Wii Play.  Join us from for Wii games. Try billiards, fishing, table tennis, Guitar Hero and more. No experience is needed. Bring the entire family!  For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

3:30-5:30 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
Family Film: "Lassie" (2005). Run time 100 minutes. Rated PG for some mild violent content and language. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

4:00-6:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

Sandia Stitch 'n Time. 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.

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Sunday, February 22

1:00-5:00 PM

Cherry Hills Library, Erna Fergusson Library, and Taylor Ranch Library are OPEN.

 

 

Monday, February 23

Storytime

11:30 AM-12:00 PM @ Westgate Library
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. For more information call (505) 833-6984.

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Tuesday, February 24

Storytime

10:30 AM or 1:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Family Storytime with Curious George. Same content at both programs.

10:30 AM @ North Valley Library
Winter Storytime for ages 3-5.

 

11 AM to 1 PM @ Juan Tabo Library.
A Stitch in Time–Stitching Club. 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 are welcome. Feel free to come when you can and leave as needed. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

1:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Pokemon League for ages 6-15. Join us to play Pokémon in an official league! Win prizes, meet other players… enjoy! For more information call (505) 857-8321.

 

1:30-2:30 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
The Library Detectives-Mystery Book Club. Are you an avid mystery reader? Join us for a discussion of Deadfall: An Alaskan Mystery by Sue Henry. The Library Detectives meet monthly on the third Tuesday.  New members are always welcome.

 

5:00 PM @ Cherry Hills Library
Fiction and a Flick. Read the book, watch the movie with us, and then we’ll discuss it! January’s movie is Nobody’s Fool, based on the book Nobody’s Fool by Richard Russo. This film is rated R. Adults ages 17+; ID required. For more information call (505) 857-8321.

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Wednesday, February 25

Storytimes

Itsy Bitsy Storytime for ages 0-2
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Alamosa Library

Wikiwiki Storytime for ages 3-5
10:00-10:30 @ East Mountain Library

Great Beginnings-Lapsit for ages 6 months-35 months
10:00-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library
10:30 AM-11:15 AM @ Alamosa Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ South Valley
11:00 AM-11:30 AM AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30-11 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Early Birds for ages 0-3
11:15 AM-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

 

Noon to 1:00 PM @ Main Library
Lunch @ the Library, a brown bag event.  New Mexico folksinger/songwriter Eric Schneider will entertain during the lunch hour with songs that will move and amuse you.  Bring your lunch and listen! This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library. For more information call (505) 768-5141.

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Thursday, February 26

Storytimes

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime for ages 6 months-35 months.
10:00 AM-10:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Lapsit Storytime
10:15 AM-10:45 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Movement & Music Storytime for ages 0-5
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
10:30 AM-11:00 AM @ Main Library

Early Birds -a lapsit storytime for ages 0 - 2
10:30 am @ Taylor Ranch Library

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Cherry Hills Library

Storytime for ages 3-6
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Erna Fergusson Library

Preschool Storytime
11:00 AM-11:30 AM @ Lomas Tramway Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5
11:15-11:45 @ Los Griegos Library

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Friday, February 27

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

11 AM or 4 PM

Art Around The World for ages 6-14 @ Erna Fergusson Library
Monthly on the last Friday of the month. 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.

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Saturday, February 28

10:00 AM-12 noon @ Juan Tabo Library

Create a Bookplate. Join Pi Beta Phi Alumni members and create a special bookplate. These bookplates will be placed in new books donated in Pi Beta Phi's name. For every signed bookplate, First Book will donate a new book, up to 50,000 new books, to children in need!

 

Storytime

10:30 AM @ Juan Tabo Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6260.

10:30 AM @ Wyoming Library/Hillerman Library
Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5. For more information call 505-291-6264.

10:30 AM @ San Pedro Library .
Books and Stories with Digby Bobcat and Book Mark. For more information call 505-256-2065.

 

1:00 AM-2:00 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library

Experience Downloads From Your Library. Millions of people are already downloading audiobooks, eBooks, and more from their public libraries, and you can too. Find out more at this special downloading event! With instructional videos and interactive computer stations, readers of all ages will experience new ways to enjoy digital books & more from the public library.

Your library’s download service is available 24/7 and it’s easy to use!  Learn more about digital books.

 

1:00-3:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Read to the Dogs. Children can come to the library and practice their reading in a relaxed atmosphere with a patient listener. Trained therapy dogs will sit calmly and quietly for a story. This is a great way for children to gain confidence in their reading. More about Read to the Dogs Program. For more information call (505) 291-6260.

 

1:00-4:00 PM @ Lomas Tramway Library
1:00-5:00 PM @ Juan Tabo Library
Board Game Day for ages 5 and up. Children and teens can come play a library board game, or bring

 

2:30-4:00 PM @ East Mountain Library

Sandia Stitch 'n Time. 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.

 

3:00–4:30 PM @ Taylor Ranch Library
Hanging with Bats: Ecobats, Vampires, and Movie Stars
Author Karen Taschek will be joining us for a book talk and signing. Taschek will discuss what to do if a bat gets in your house, building bat houses, and how to imitate bat "talk." This book is written for children and this is a Family program.  Find this book in our catalog.

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