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  • July 2026

  • Fri 3

    June 2026 – “The Fabric of Life: Art that Moves You”

    June 7 - July 9

    Wearable art comes to life when in motion. “Art that moves you” invites audiences to experience the energy of form in flux, as artists present garments and accessories designed not […]

  • Sat 11

    July 2026 – “Elements”

    July 11 - August 13

    Enter a realm where the forces that shape our planet come alive in color, form and texture. Elements is an art exhibition that celebrates the beauty of Earth, Wind, Fire […]

  • Sun 12

    Summer Reading Program: Laura McCann and her birds!

    July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Join Laura, a New Mexico wildlife rehabilitator and teacher, along with 3 raptors native to NM, a hawk, and owl, and a turkey vulture.

  • Sun 19

    Summer Reading Program: Karen Shatar Creates Mosaics

    July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Create a mosaic that tells your story.

  • Sat 25

    Change the World One Book at a Time with Nina Amir

    July 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Join Nina Amir, author of Change the World One Book at a Time:  Make a Positive and Meaningful Difference with Your Words, as she presents three fundamental steps to take […]

  • Sun 26

    Summer Reading Program: Explora Experiments!

    July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Explora educators will bring several science activities and experiments.

  • August 2026

  • Sat 8

    The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop by Garrett Peck

    August 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Garrett Peck will discuss his latest book, The Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and Her Archbishop (University of New Mexico Press). He is an author, independent historian, and […]

  • Sat 15

    August 2026 – Placitas Garden Tour Artists Exhibition

    August 15 - September 20

    More info to come. Coordinators: Sue Ortiz & Sandy Johnson  

  • Sat 22

    Chaco Canyon: Emergence of Puebloan Culture, Then and Now by Jon Ghahate

    August 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Please welcome our own scholar of Native American history and Pueblo cultural historian, Jon Ghahate. Jon is from the Pueblos of Laguna and Zuni, and a member of the Turkey […]

  • September 2026

  • Tue 22

    September 2026 – “Vibrant Souls: A Dia de los Muertos Celebration”

    September 22 - October 12

    Day of the Dead is typically celebrated on November 1 and 2, coinciding with All Saints’ Day. It is filled with happiness and love as family members and friends of […]

  • November 2026

  • Sun 8

    November 2026 – “The Committee gets Artsy”

    November 8 - November 17

    For many years, the Placitas Community Library’s Art Committee has proudly showcased the work of talented artists from our community and surrounding areas. This time, with only a brief 10-day […]

  • Tue 24

    December 2026: “The Language of Turquoise”

    November 24, 2026 - January 4, 2027

    Step into a world awash in the tranquil yet vibrant hues of turquoise. This exhibition delves into the profound significance and universal appeal of this captivating color, exploring its journey […]

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Tuesday
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Friday
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