Our regular Hours are Tues. 10-7, Wed. Thurs. & Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4.
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 - […]