Our regular Hours are Tues. 10-7, Wed. Thurs. & Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4.
You're invited to a SPACE HERO PARTY! Join us for a kick-off celebration of our summer reading program, "A Universe of Stories!" Dress up as an astronaut or space alien! Games Refreshments Book give-away Photos with the Placitas Reading Rocket Create a Space Journal with Michelle King Register for the Summer Reading Challenge
NOTE: Curious Chris will not be available on June 15 due to an injury while hiking. We are not going to cancel the session. We are going to begin our reading and math challenges and will be giving out the reward stickers and continuing to register new participants. We will also hold a raffle and […]
Interactive space experiments
with Jacki and Carl Allen and Michelle Palmer Presented by PCL patrons! Jacki and Carl Allen are both retired space scientists specializing in planetary science, specifically the Moon, Mars, and meteorites. Jacki was a space science education specialist at NASA Johnson Space Center and Carl was the Astromaterials Curator. Michelle Palmer volunteered at the Natural […]
This event has been rescheduled for Monday, July 29 from 6-7pm. DETAILS HERE
Albuquerque storyteller, Susi Wolf, presents a variety of folktales including Native American tales about the sky, stars, and the universe.
Storyteller and percussionist, Daveed Korup presents a multimedia program that will take you on a tour of the galaxy. Drumming is part of the "Eye in the Sky" program.
Bring your family and friends for a delightful musical adventure for all ages.
We are having a drop-in story hour from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your costume, listen to Halloween stories, check out our new Halloween books, and GET CANDY! We will vary the age level of the books. We hope you can join us!
We are having a drop-in story hour from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your costume, listen to Halloween stories, check out our new Halloween books, and GET CANDY! We will vary the age level of the books. We hope you can join us!
There are 10 spots available for 10 families and/or children to make a kite. Please call the library at 867-3355 to reserve a space. Materials for making the kites will be provided by Mr. Lucero and the library. Adults are asked to remain with their children to assist. Hope to see you then!
There are only 10 spots. Please reserve your spot at 867-3355.
Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, stories, crafts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa and yummy refreshments! Bring your camera and a new children's book to donate to the Sandoval County Blessings Day. See you then!
Join us Wednesday, February 12 for a Valentine's Day Party at the Library. We'll have stories about friendship and kindness, Valentine treats and making Valentine cards. Come and go as you please.
The library is closing at 1:30 p.m. today
Library CLOSED--All events and meeting room use is canceled through March 31. Please check our website for the latest updates.
Special Guests: Wanagi Wolf Rescue Ambassadors: Angel, Freyja, and Jyoti! Children will be given priority seating closest to the Ambassadors. Bring your camera to take pictures! (Small donation requested.)
PCL Children's Committee invites you to come play Board Games and Create Art with Heather Hartin. Heather is a former teacher and new library volunteer. She is also a new volunteer at Placitas Elementary School. She loves working with children. Heather will provide the games but you can bring one of your own. Some of […]
Celebrate the first day of Spring Break (BPS) with PCL!
PCL Children's Committee invites you to come play Board Games and Create Art with Heather Hartin. Heather is a former teacher and new library volunteer. She is also a new volunteer at Placitas Elementary School. She loves working with children. Heather will provide the games but you can bring one of your own. Some of […]
Kick off PCL's Earth Day Celebration with stories about animals!
We will have a program for children and their parents presented by the Wings of Enchantment Butterfly Farm. Learn about the life cycle stages of a butterfly. The program, "Life Cycle Journey" is appropriate for preschool through elementary kids. The activities are interactive and children will see, touch, and experience things such as holding caterpillars, watching mama butterflies lay eggs, […]
Mikail Deese, founder and owner of the bird rescue, "On A Wing and A Prayer" will introduce three owls that are native to the area. You can ask questions and take photos with the owls. She will provide information on the best ways to help wild birds. This program is for all ages.
PCL Children's Committee invites you to come play Board Games and Create Art with Heather Hartin. Heather is a former teacher and new library volunteer. She is also a new volunteer at Placitas Elementary School. She loves working with children. Heather will provide the games but you can bring one of your own. Some of […]
The Summer Reading program, "Imagine Your Story," will be online this summer during the months of June and July. Specific information on how to access the performances of a variety of programs will be on our website as will be dates, times, and other pertinent information. Some viewings will be recorded and some will be […]
Join our special virtual celebration and let your imagination soar taking you to your home state of New Mexico, to a conversation with a Cottonwood Tree, to the land down under, Australia, to the imaginary kingdom of fairy tales and finally to world of shadow puppets! Our storytellers and presenters for the month of June […]
Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]
Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]
Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]
Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]
Played by Mike McCartney, a storyteller from Santa Fe, NM, Indiana Bones tells stories from New Mexico about dragons, unicorns, and why New Mexico is known as the “Land of Enchantment.” Indiana uses puppets and lots of interesting props. He is a favorite at our library. Watch Stories from the Bunker!
Australian stories, music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building with lots of audience participation and lots of fun. Rob Thomas will be the virtual performer. Rob is a true didgeridoo pioneer in the U.S. He has been making and playing didgeridoos for almost 30 years; has performed throughout the country; has recorded several CDs; and has […]
Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]
Me the Tree is a story told by a cottonwood tree. When it was a young seedling, it became aware of its physical surroundings. Angels, Fairies and Wood Spirits joined as it continued to grow. In the end the tree realizes that when it’s no longer a part of the physical world, a universe will […]
Katie Adams' Make Believe Theater with fairy tales from the Enchanted Kingdom with singing, colorful props, puppets and mime. The Enchanted Kingdom Fairytales storytelling show Classic Fairytales with Interactive Audience Fun Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up Hats for sale! Traveling hat seller and storyteller Katie Adams pulls in a wooden […]
A Fairy Godmother who has a fit of sneezes? A not-so-evil dragon prince who wants to plant flowers? A vain and bullyish beetle? An alligator and a dog who want to trade noses? A boy who jumps out of a giant peach? Step into Fairy Tale Land with not-so-classic characters who take children from America […]
Matt Sandbank's virtual Shadow Puppet Workshops where children learn the Science of Shadow Puppets, Poetry Writing, and Shadow Puppet Creation. There are 3 workshops about 30 min. each. Appropriate for ages 7-11 and also for younger children with assistance from an adult. This is a very creative and unusual program. We hope you will take […]
Explore the amazing properties of mirrors, lenses, and light, and discover all the wonderful images and colorful patterns you get when angles and symmetry come into play. Design and build your own unique kaleidoscope! PCL is also providing the kits your children will need to participate. We are buying 10 kits from ¡Explora!. First come, […]
The volunteers from the Children's Committee love reading to your kids! We have stories recorded and are recording more, so check back again, too! The stories are on a wide variety of topics. The books are pre-k to elementary level. Click on "Programs" then "Children's Virtual Programs" and pick your story!
Celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukah with stories and songs presented virtually by our special guest: storyteller and vocalist Shana Banana and her dog puppets, Hal and Henson! You’ll also be able to visit and talk with Santa Claus! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.placitaslibrary.com (click Programs). A recording of the program will remain on our website until Sat, […]
The LOVE must go on! The Children's Committee will be preparing to-go Valentine crafts bags so children can make Valentine cards at home! The bags will contain lots of materials for the entire family to make cards, so we are asking that each family please take one bag. Materials will be distributed on a first […]
Celebrate Earth Day with activities bags created by our children's committee. There are a variety of activities for children of different ages. There will be 15 bags available on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope your children enjoy them. Pick-up dates include: Thursday, April 15 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 - […]
"Nature Up Close" Insects! Arachnids! Myriapods! Oh My! What can you discover when you look up close and study? You will build the best shelter for a bee or butterfly. This program is free for all, courtesy of the Explora Children's Science Museum and the library. You do not need to be a library patron […]
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. […]