Beyond Realism: Abstract Art

Abstract artists are set apart from the realistic crowd in April's art exhibit at Placitas County Library. Painting, photography, collage, and mixed media by: Roberta Begaye Lisa Chernoff Jeanette Cook Connie Falk John A. Holley Valorie Livesay NC Magnusson David S McKee Bobbye Middendorf Wayne Mikosz Carol Mullen Steve Palmer Jonn Salovaara Geri Verble P.K. […]

Artist’s Public Reception for Beyond Realism: Abstract Art

Abstract artists are set apart from the realistic crowd in April's art exhibit at Placitas County Library. Painting, photography, collage, and mixed media by: Roberta Begaye Lisa Chernoff Jeanette Cook Connie Falk John A. Holley Valorie Livesay NC Magnusson David S McKee Bobbye Middendorf Wayne Mikosz Carol Mullen Steve Palmer Jonn Salovaara Geri Verble P.K. […]

Icons and Symbols of the Borderland

Those who live in New Mexico and the surrounding Southwestern States are familiar with the symbols that represent the culture, landscape, and people of the area. These symbols are found in art, music, nature, religion, even food. We see them but don't always understand the meaning behind them. Join Diana Molina for a program featuring […]

Food as Art Exhibit

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Stress Relief at Your Fingertips by Matri Murphy

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Most of us living in this “modern” world are under chronic stress—this is known as “stress overload” and it’s something you feel everyday—this silently but continuously sabotages your well-being and limits access to a more fulfilling life. Stress is a part of living. Chronic stress is very different than Acute stress. Acute stress is necessary […]

Medicare 101

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

A Farewell to Bill Dunmire – One More Hike With Bill

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

For those of you who knew Bill or simply had a hike with him, how would you, in a few short words, describe him?  Naturalist, park ranger, author, photographer, rock and mountain climber, river cruise aficionado, loving husband, father and friend, composter, actor/singer in Gilbert and Sullivan musicals, volunteer weather tracker, expert on native flora […]

Holiday Myth and Tradition on Film

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

The holidays are always a wonderful time of the year, but sometimes getting ready for them is a little stressful.  Take a break this holiday season and join New Mexico author/film historian Jeff Berg as he shares some of Hollywood's “Christmas Past.” Jeff will be at the Placitas Community Library on Saturday, December 14 at […]

Holocaust Museum Director to Speak at Library

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Susan Bapty, Director of Education and Volunteer Programs at the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum of New Mexico will use parts of The Path to Genocide, a US Holocaust Memorial Museum Film to spark discussion.  This film examines the Nazis’ rise and consolidation of power in Germany. Read the Press Release.

Anna Rudolph Songwriting Workshop

Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

Anna Rudolph is a Placitas songwriter with lots of street cred for the eight short years that she has been writing, playing and singing. With over two hundred original songs on her playlist, three CDs, several singles and ten nominations in various categories for a New Mexico Music Award (NMMA), Anna has immersed herself in […]