Our regular Hours are Tues. 10-7, Wed. Thurs. & Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4.
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 Matt perform with his shadow puppets and ask him questions. Here is a list of supplies that you can gather prior to Matt's program: Here […]
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 all ages in libraries and schools across the country. He combines an ability to communicate with a skillful and gentle approach for an unforgettable look […]