• 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: “Tails and Tales”

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

      The Placitas Library is inviting all communities to participate in our summer reading program, “Tails and Tales." The virtual programs start at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings.  There are three live programs that allow you to interact with the performers and ask questions.  Also, there are two recorded programs you may watch as well.  […]

  • 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Didgeridoo Down Under (live)

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

    With storyteller, Rob Thomas, “Tails and Tales from Australia” The DDU Show is a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, comedy, storytelling and audience movement/participation.  The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, […]

  • 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Tricky Dogs with Rick Martin

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

    We will begin with a 15-minute live segment where you can ask Rick questions and introduce your pet. Your pet does not have to be a dog.  Cats, birds, lizards, and all others are welcome. Be sure to be on time at 10:00 AM so you can introduce your special friend to Rick. The recorded […]

  • 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Live magic show with Evan Paquette

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

    For the first 30 minutes, Evan will help you read the mind of a cuddly stuffed teddy bear, learn amazing animal facts, be delighted by a disappearing bookworm and much more! For the next 15 minutes, you will be invited to a V.I.P. Magic Class. Everyone goes behind the scenes to take the Magician’s Oath, […]

  • Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory

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

    Shadow Camp Live with Matt Sandbank is a cross-curricular virtual puppetry program designed for elementary-aged audiences. It features an interactive show where you will be able to make puppets, watch […]

  • Reptile Discovery with Bruce Shwedick

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

    Meet the world's most fascinating family of animals in a live program presented by Bruce Shwedick.  Since 1974,  Bruce has shared his fascination and knowledge of reptiles with audiences of […]

  • Halloween Madness at the Placitas Library!

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

    Halloween ghosts, pumpkins, witches, monsters, and skeletons are coming to the Placitas Library on Saturday, October 30 from 10-4 and on Sunday, the 31st from 1-3. They need your help! […]

  • Halloween Madness at the Placitas Library!

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

    Halloween ghosts, pumpkins, witches, monsters, and skeletons are coming to the Placitas Library on Saturday, October 30 from 10-4 and on Sunday, the 31st from 1-3. They need your help! […]

  • Holiday Happiness Family Event

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

    Grab a cozy sweater and stop by the library! We’ll have a holiday craft and treat bag for each family! First come, first served, starting at 10 a.m.. Plus, throughout […]

  • Love, Kindness, Friendship, and Books Children’s Activities

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

    Join on Saturday, February 11 from 1-3 to celebrate Love, Kindness, Friendship, and Books at the Placitas Community Library.  This program is for families and elementary school children, 6-10.  Younger […]

  • Pre-K Story Hour Valentine’s Day!

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

    Tuesday, February 14 from 10-12 at the library. This program is for families and Pre-K ages 2-5.

  • A Pawsome Afternoon with Service Dog Piki

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

    Join us for "A Pawsome Afternoon" with Piki, the service dog and his human, Joan Hellquist.  Joan will read her book, Piki Goes to College, in which Piki tells the […]