We will be closed July 4, reopening Sunday July 5. 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 […]