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  • October 2025

  • Tue 14

    Pre-K Story Hour: Ebeneezer Helps a Friend

    October 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Kyle Hollingsworth, Placitas resident and artist, will join us in October.  She will read a new book written by her friend Maggie Wheeler, Ebeneezer Helps a Friend. Come dressed for […]

  • Sun 26

    Children’s Halloween Party

    October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Halloween Party for our patrons, infant - 12 and their families. There will be a D.J., dancing, games, and Trick or Treat!  Come dressed up for Halloween!

  • November 2025

  • Sun 9

    Children’s Art Inspired by Books Reception

    November 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    A children's art exhibit is being held from November 8-18 at the Placitas Library. The art was created by Placitas Elementary School Students under the guidance of Joanne Collier, art […]

  • Tue 11

    Pre-K Children’s Hour: Look Who Who Whooo’s Coming to Story Hour!

    November 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Mikail Deese, founder of On a Wing and a Prayer is bringing owls she has rescued. Your children will be able to meet the owls and hear stories about them. […]

  • December 2025

  • Tue 9

    Pre-K Story Time: Celebrate the Holidays

    December 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Come celebrate the holidays at our Pre-K Story Time with your little ones.  We will have books for all your celebrations, Christmas,Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.  There will be activities and snacks too.  […]

  • Sun 14

    Annual Holiday Open House

    December 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    The Children's Committee invites you and yours to our annual Holiday Open House celebrating the traditions and cultures of New Mexico. There will be stories, making luminarias, and decorating cookies. Children will […]

  • January 2026

  • Sun 11

    Author Reads Tale of Piper, the Spider Who Built Bridges

    January 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States
  • Tue 13

    Pre-K Story Hour: Cozy Up to Winter Stories

    January 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Cozy up with Warm Winter Stories by Jan Brett.  PCL Volunteer, Kathy Suydam, will read winter-themed stories, The Mitten and The Three Snow Bears.  Wear your mittens and bring a […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 8

    Hearts & Feathers with Karen Shatar

    February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Glass artist, Karen Shatar, will be at the library with beautiful glass  hearts and glass feathers for you to decorate as a Valentine gift or just for yourself.  She is […]

  • Tue 10

    Pre-K Story Hour: Top Dogs and Cool Cats

    February 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Hear stories about cats and dogs. Make a valentine for your paw-fect buddy.  Bring a photo of your pet to share.

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1

    A Musical Story featuring the Young Voices

    March 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    What do you do when an octopus captures grandma?  Put on your superhero cape and rescue her!Octopus Stew, written by Eric Velasquez, will be read by Amy Owens, director of […]

  • Tue 10

    Pre-K Story Hour: It’s Not Easy Being No. 3

    March 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    The is theme is 3rd Time's The Charm featuring the book:  It's Not Easy Being Number Three by Drew Dernavich.  Find out what happens when Number 3 gets bored and […]

  • April 2026

  • Sun 19

    Violin Wizardry, featuring Violin Wizard, Carmelo de los Santos and hosted by Oliver Prezant

    April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    This is a fun, family program that explores how the violin works  and the amazingly acrobatic, character-filled music of Nicolo Paganini.  Carmelo de los Santos is not only a violin […]

  • May 2026

  • Tue 12

    Pre-K Story Hour: Dinosaur Fun!

    May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    At the May Pre-K story hour, there will be stories and activities centered around Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs will be one of many things we study this summer during our summer reading […]

  • Sun 17

    Registration Kids Summer Reading Program

    May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Collin Meeting Room

    Collin Meeting Room

  • Sun 17

    Registration Kids Summer Reading Program

    May 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Vulcan Café

    Collin Meeting Room and Vulcan Cafte

  • Sun 17

    Summer Reading Program Kick-off: Unearth a Story

    May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    We officially start our summer reading program, UNEARTH A STORY with a special visit from archaeologist, Ziggy Prothro from the NM Office of Archaeology.  She is bringing an interactive mini […]

  • June 2026

  • Sun 7

    PCL Summer Reading Program, 2026, for Kids

    June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gracie Lee Community Room   +1 more

    Gracie Lee Community Room Vulcan Pearl Ross Reading Room

  • Sun 7

    PCL Summer Reading Program, 2026, for Kids

    June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Gracie Lee Community Room Vulcan Pearl Ross Reading Room

  • Sun 7

    Summer Reading Program with Magician John Polinko

    June 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    John the magician will perform his magic tricks along with assistance from his animals.

  • Sun 14

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 14 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Collin Meeting Room

    Collin Meeting Room and Vulcan Cafe

  • Sun 14

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 14 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gracie Lee Community Room   +1 more

    Gracie Lee Community Room

  • Sun 14

    Summer Reading Program with Denise, Kira, and Joey

    June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Denise Gard and her beautiful and smart border collies will be "Digging Up Dinosaur Bones!"

  • Sun 21

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 21 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Collin Meeting Room

    Collin Meeting Room and Vulcan Cafe

  • Sun 21

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 21 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children’s Summer Reading Program
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Children's Summer Reading Program

    June 21, 28
    July 12, 19, and 26

  • Sun 21

    Summer Reading Program: Dino-Mite Dads’ Day

    June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Participate in a variety of fun dinosaur activities with your entire family.

  • Sun 28

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Collin Meeting Room

    Collin Meeting Room and Vulcan Cafe

  • Sun 28

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    June 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children’s Summer Reading Program
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Children's Summer Reading Program

    June 21, 28
    July 12, 19, and 26

  • Sun 28

    Summer Reading Program: Drumming with Kevin Kinane

    June 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Learn about drumming using a remarkable collection of international drums.

  • July 2026

  • Sun 12

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children’s Summer Reading Program
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Children's Summer Reading Program

    June 21, 28
    July 12, 19, and 26

  • Sun 12

    Summer Reading Program: Laura McCann and her birds!

    July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Join Laura, a New Mexico wildlife rehabilitator and teacher, along with 3 raptors native to NM, a hawk, and owl, and a turkey vulture.

  • Sun 19

    PCL Summer Reading Program, 2026, for Kids

    July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Gracie Lee Community Room, Collin Meeting Room, and Vulcan Cafe

  • Sun 19

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children’s Summer Reading Program
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Children's Summer Reading Program

    June 21, 28
    July 12, 19, and 26

  • Sun 19

    Summer Reading Program: Karen Shatar Creates Mosaics

    July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Create a mosaic that tells your story.

  • Sun 26

    Children’s Summer Reading Program

    July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Children’s Summer Reading Program
    Gracie Lee Community Room

    Children's Summer Reading Program

    June 21, 28
    July 12, 19, and 26

  • Sun 26

    Summer Reading Program: Explora Experiments!

    July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Explora educators will bring several science activities and experiments.

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