Children's Programs

Listen to stories ready by our PCL volunteers and make a birds nest using a small paper bag, twigs, grasses, and yarn.  Have a snack with us!  Introduce your child […]

Summer Reading Party where you can learn all about our summer activities and sign up for the  reading challenge. Our special guest is Ziggy Prothro representing the New Mexico Office […]

Opening event: Join us at the Placitas Community Library for our summer reading programs.  All programs are on Saturdays at 1:00 starting June 7.  Our theme is "Color Our World" - all about art and artists.  Your children will have an opportunity to experience and create a variety of art forms.  We will start on […]

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Children will meet some favorite characters of children's literature when they hear the stories of Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, Swimmy by Leo Leonni, and Baby Beluga by Raffi.  This session will be led by one of our newest volunteers, Kathy Suydam, a retired Montesorri pre-k teacher.  She's an expert.  Come hear her!  Activities and […]

WoW!  The Wonder on Wheels mobile museum exhibit is coming to the Placitas Community Library.  Come when you like and stay as long as you like. The Children's Committee is sponsoring this program but All ages are welcome!  Allow time to enter the WoW van and participate in the interactive exhibits to learn about the […]

As part of the Garden Tour, we will be making seed balls from 10-3 or until supplies run out.  This activity is for adults as well.

Pre-K Story Time for children ages 0-5.  The theme is "Nature's Whispers:  A Journey Through Leaves and Trees.  The books are: One Day This Tree Will Fall, Leslie Barnard Booth, A Tree is Nice, Janice May Udry, The Leaf Thief, Alice Hemming.  Participate in a Leaf Rubbing craft and have a Leaf Shaped Snack.