Our regular Hours are Tues. 10-7, Wed. Thurs. & Sat. 10-5, and Sun. 1-4.
La Parranda: Club de Español (Every Wed at 10 AM): Enjoy the opportunity to experience español with Diane Herrera Shepard and other guests. The Club is open to anyone who wants to learn, use, practice, or converse in Spanish.
La Parranda: Club de Español (Every Wed at 10 AM): Enjoy the opportunity to experience español with Diane Herrera Shepard and other guests. The Club is open to anyone who wants to learn, use, practice, or converse in Spanish.
Please join us for our Annual Halloween Party! We will have a story, games, crafts and CANDY in the CMR room! After the story, we will have a spider craft and a Halloween origami craft plus several games to play.
J. Green will be speaking about her debut novel, No More Empty Spaces, at the Placitas Community Library on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2 p.m. If you like reading or writing or rocks, this is the event for you!
Get ready for the holiday season by decorating glass ornaments with the guidance of glass artist, Karen Shatar on Sunday, November 10 starting at 1:00. Karen will provide participants with a box kit of 4-5 stocking and tree ornaments plus all you need to decorate. Children and family members can work together on this project. […]
The next Pre-K Story Time is on Tuesday, November 12 starting at 10:00 AM. Our special guest will be Placitas resident and author, Sadie Nieto reading a book written for her grandchildren, The Tale of the Crockets and Mr. Firefox. Sadie will share drawings from her book for the children to color. We will serve […]
Tales of Joy are coming for your children, ages infant infant - 5 on Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 AM. Our holiday Pre-K will feature R.E.A.D., Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Comet and his friends will visit our library to listen while their owner/handler reads to your child. Each child will have a chance to visit […]
The annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM featuring the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera and community members sharing special holiday memories. Santa will visit with children after the program. Bring your camera. Children will also select a new book, courtesy of the Davis Foundation. Refreshments […]
Senator Feldman will talk about the upcoming session of the New Mexico legislature including the issues it will tackle and the process it will follow to pass bills and a budget. The talk will draw upon her book, Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots Suits and Citizens.
KUPR DJ, MC and star of stage and screen Keith Allen West will lead us through the history and the plans for 2025.
Celebrate Groundhog Day with the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera. This presentation is a musical story time based on the children's book by David Bledryzcki, Groundhog's Runaway Shadow. Children and their families will receive priority seating up front in the first two rows but all ages are welcome. Join us for a delightful […]
Drop-in from 5:30 to 6:30 all ages welcome! No cover and no reservations!
Learn about the library's services, resources and programs! Offering light snacks; Talavera door prizes; join in on a library tour.
Please join us for another delightful Pre-K Story Hour for children ages infant - 5. Count on Valentine Hearts with stories about hearts and numbers with counting fun, finger plays, rhymes, and a 10 Heart, Happy Snake Activity plus SNACKS! What more can you want? A handout with tips for helping your child learn to […]
All are welcome! Just come and move to the music!
The sessions will be led by Pam and Peter Colton, percussionists and founders of the Placitas Drumming Group and Shelley Miller, visual artist and teacher. Participants will be exposed to a variety of percussion instruments and will practice rhythms. During the 2nd session, they will create their own instrument and will participate in their in […]
Join us for Stories the Wind Tells Us for ages infant - 5: I Face the Wind, Like a Windy Day, and The Wind Blew. Make your own windsock and have a snack.
The sessions will be led by Pam and Peter Colton, percussionists and founders of the Placitas Drumming Group and Shelley Miller, visual artist and teacher. Participants will be exposed to a variety of percussion instruments and will practice rhythms. During the 2nd session, they will create their own instrument and will participate in their in […]
Let's Make Tracks! Learn how to identify various wildlife tracks led by Elise Van Arsdale. Elise will provide several fun and educational activities to help children identify mammal tracks. The program will include making a t-shirt with wildlife tracks. All materials will be provided including the t-shirt by Elise and the library, so we need […]
Drs. Daniel and Susan Arreola will be speaking at the Placitas Community Library at 2 p.m. on March 29th about "The Geographer's Eye: Sight and Insight." They will explain, along with audience participation, how geographers view place and landscape. The audience will be asked to share their responses to a slide exercise so that we all learn […]
All are welcome! Just come and move to the music!
Placitas Community Library’s spring Star Party will be April 5, beginning at 6pm with Solar viewing. At 7pm The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) own Star Master teach us about the multitude of star which will be in view that night--- First Quarter Moon, the planets Uranus, Jupiter and Mars, bright stars.....Sirius, Procyon, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Regulus, […]
We will be celebrating a special event called Dia. This is the celebration of Dia de los libros y de los ninos, Children's Book Day. We will celebrate by reading bilingual board books to your children and by letting them select a new book to take home. This program is for children ages infant - […]
We will have plants, baked goods, jewelry, books, puzzles, DVDs and more for sale!
In 1997, Dennis Bumgarner and his son, Jon, rode their bicycles 3196 miles over the course of thirty-two days, from the Pacific Ocean at Dillon Beach, California to the Atlantic at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, across the Great Basin, traversing the Rockies, across the plains and over the Appalachians and on […]
This Earth Day program is for children ages, 6-12 accompanied by an adult. Ginnie Kirsch, artist and PCL patron will teach your children how to make a sun print. Reservations required. See the post on the children's page for details.
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 to reading, socializing with other children, and working with adults.
Come join our panel discussion and bring your questions!
This seminar presented by Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune provides some tools and framework for positively engaging in money conversations with your spouse, children (young or adult) or aging parents.
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 of Archaeological Studies. Ziggy and her son Vincent will teach your children how to play the snake game, Ginebig. We will have prizes, raffles, and […]
Kelly Butterman explains the science and potential benefits of cannabis.
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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Save the date Sunday July 13th at 2 p.m. at the Placitas Library for a special showing of the PBS documentary The Bomb The first half of the movie will be shown leading up to the Trinity explosion, with time after for serious discussion of the current implications of nuclear weaponry. We encourage those present […]
See all our events here.
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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 […]
Please come to our Concert and Fundraiser with singer-songwriters James Bell, Anna Rudolph, and Dennis Bumgarner! $20 Donation and refreshments!
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 […]
Dance Out! You are invited to boogie featuring Ken Grimes from 89.9 KUPR.
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.
Sept 13 at 2pm We are all worried of financial scams. And we have good reason to be nervous. We are wired to fall for scams. And they are on the rise. They are also getting more sophisticated. We are going to talk about research on scams, why people fall for them and how to […]
To Bee or Not to Bee - Learn about Honey Bees, beehives, try on a beekeeper's outfit and participate in a honey tasting with beekeeper, Kamyar Rahimian. Just to let you know the honey is not pasteurized or processed. It is straight from the honeycomb. Therefore, when you sign in, parents must give written permission […]
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” — Kahlil Gibran Artists were asked to create a portrait of a tree or trees or to explore the abstract essence of trees in their work. May it be a poetic rendering of a favorite tree or a visual expression of concern for the future […]
"Ailanthus" Artist: Molly Zurek
Conversations about money don't have to be so nerve-wracking. Whether you have to talk to parents, children, your employer, or potential donors for your favorite cause, getting the courage to talk about money can be tough. Even facing your own internal thoughts about money, and taking positive steps can be hard, and that's only involving you! When […]
Magdalena Donahue will present a talk on her most recent book, Roadside Geology of New Mexico.
Kyle Hollingsworth, Placitas resident and artist, will join us in October. She will read a new book written by her friend Maggie Wheeler, Ebeneezer Helps a Friend. Come dressed for Halloween! There will be treats and activities!
Halloween Party for our patrons, infant - 12 and their families. There will be a D.J., dancing, games, and Trick or Treat! Come dressed up for Halloween!
This exhibit of children's art was created by the students of the Placitas Elementary School from September through May, 2024 under the guidance of Joanne Collier, Art Teacher. Ms. Collier along with the Placitas Library's Collection Coordinator, Nancy Guist, chose a selection of books with colorful, vivid, and dynamic illustrations. The students read the books […]
A children's art exhibit is being held from November 8-18 at the Placitas Library. The art was created by Placitas Elementary School Students under the guidance of Joanne Collier, art teacher. Please come enjoy their beautiful work.
Mikail Deese, founder of On a Wing and a Prayer is bringing owls she has rescued. Your children will be able to meet the owls and hear stories about them. Please join us. This will be fun!
The Star Party will begin at 5 PM with solar viewing. At 7pm, the Albuquerque Astronomical Society’s (TAAS) will present a talk on the night sky followed by general viewing until 10 PM. There will be a variety of types and sizes of telescopes.
Come celebrate the holidays at our Pre-K Story Time with your little ones. We will have books for all your celebrations, Christmas,Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. There will be activities and snacks too. Our special guest is Santa Claus who will be singing and playing his guitar. Don't miss this one. It will be fun!
The Children's Committee invites you and yours to our annual Holiday Open House celebrating the traditions and cultures of New Mexico. There will be stories, making luminarias, and decorating cookies. Children will receive a new book courtesy of the Mary M. Coupens Reading Endowment of New Mexico. Our special guest will be the Pueblo Enchantment Dancers from Acoma. The […]
All are invited to boogie!
Cozy up with Warm Winter Stories by Jan Brett. PCL Volunteer, Kathy Suydam, will read winter-themed stories, The Mitten and The Three Snow Bears. Wear your mittens and bring a teddy bear to listen with you!
New time and date! Dr. Wendy Johnson is the author of KINSHIP MEDICINE: Cultivating Interdependence to Heal the Earth and Ourselves. In her talk, she will explore how our well-being is rooted in relationship and connection--with each other and the natural world.
Glass artist, Karen Shatar, will be at the library with beautiful glass hearts and glass feathers for you to decorate as a Valentine gift or just for yourself. She is providing materials. Please RSVP nntimmons@comcast.net by January 31st with the number of adults and children.
Hear stories about cats and dogs. Make a valentine for your paw-fect buddy. Bring a photo of your pet to share.
Participants receive a guidebook (which covers subjects like aging in place, advance directives), forms, and lunch. Registration is required. See the visual for RSVP details.
What do you do when an octopus captures grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her!Octopus Stew, written by Eric Velasquez, will be read by Amy Owens, director of the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera. Throughout the story, the Young Voices will perform songs.
The is theme is 3rd Time's The Charm featuring the book: It's Not Easy Being Number Three by Drew Dernavich. Find out what happens when Number 3 gets bored and decides to quit being a number. He goes exploring out into the world trying to find other things he can do being shaped like a […]
Artist: Margi Weir "Family Farm"
Join the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico and the Jardineros Birding Buddies at the Placitas Community Library for a presentation on how birds migrate, where you can safely observe them, and help them along their way.
In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, Placitas poet Larry Goodell will read and perform his work.
PLANT SALE --Donated by local nurseries and the Jardineros Plant Whisperers. A master gardener will be here to answer questions, too!
This is a fun, family program that explores how the violin works and the amazingly acrobatic, character-filled music of Nicolo Paganini. Carmelo de los Santos is not only a violin wizard but has been known to perform magic tricks for his audience as well.
At the May Pre-K story hour, there will be stories and activities centered around Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs will be one of many things we study this summer during our summer reading program.
We officially start our summer reading program, UNEARTH A STORY with a special visit from archaeologist, Ziggy Prothro from the NM Office of Archaeology. She is bringing an interactive mini museum to help you learn about Ice Age Americans.
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 only to be seen, but worn, moved in, and lived in. The Fabric of Life” is a celebration of garments that speak—stories stitched, sculpted, and […]
Gracie Lee Community Room Vulcan Pearl Ross Reading Room
John the magician will perform his magic tricks along with assistance from his animals.
Denise Gard and her beautiful and smart border collies will be "Digging Up Dinosaur Bones!"
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society’s (TAAS) own Star Master will teach us about the stars and planets on view. After the talk, the sky will be dark viewing via telescope will continue until 10 PM..
Participate in a variety of fun dinosaur activities with your entire family.
Placitas Library will host two of the Southwest’s most celebrated crime writers Ron Franscell and Anne Hillerman, who will come together for an intimate ‘fireside’ chat centered on Ron’s gripping new mystery novel, Deep End, and the true Placitas story that inspired it.
Learn about drumming using a remarkable collection of international drums.
Join Laura, a New Mexico wildlife rehabilitator and teacher, along with 3 raptors native to NM, a hawk, and owl, and a turkey vulture.
Create a mosaic that tells your story.
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 in order to make a positive and meaningful difference. A Q&A on writing for change, traditional and self publishing, and becoming an author will be […]
Explora educators will bring several science activities and experiments.
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 tour guide, and his book focuses on Cather's travels and how she wrote her novel. She visited the Southwest six times between 1912 and 1926, […]
The Children's Committee invites preschoolers to our August story time. Wear your favorite hat and join us for a fun story time featuring the books: Very Good Hats by Emma Straub and Caps for Sale, a classic children's book by Esphyr Slobodkina. Children will act out a story and make and decorate their own newspaper hats!
Come to our Concert and Fundraiser featuring James Bell, Dennis Bumgarner, and Ann Rudolph. Refreshments provided with your $20 donation.
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 and Badger Clans. He will speak about Chaco Canyon. Despite the massive 14 impressive Great Houses, expansive 50,000 square mile architectural and agrarian influence, little is […]
Do you eat your fruits and vegetables? Do you like to read good books? You will hear 3 good books: Eating the Alphabet and Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert and Lily's Garden by Majorie Kogan Ray. You will make prints using apples and celery and snack on guess what?
Join PCL on September 12th at 2:00pm for a free screening of the award winning documentary The Librarians by Academy Award nominee and Peabody winner Kim A. Snyder. This is NOT the TV show by the same name. Whether you’re a librarian or not this attack on libraries affects you and your community. If this […]
The Placitas Community Library in partnership with AltaLune’s financial advisers Kelley and Ric Tredwin will run four programs September thru December to help attendees increase their knowledge and comfort with finances. All ages and both men and women are welcome to join. The first program deals with FINANCIAL CLUTTER, SCAMS, and ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE.
Jules and John live in Placitas and are excited to share poems from their assortment of award-winning books, along with new work. Themes such as the New Mexico landscape, road ghosts, wildlife, nuclear history, fun with forms, and word-play may inspire to write your own. A portion of book sales will benefit the library.
Do you like to collect rocks? Well, this program is for you! We have lots of beautiful and interesting rocks in Placitas and many talented and dedicated geologists. This group, led by Colleen Rust, will help you identify rocks in your collection, give you some rocks to add to it, and dig for fossils. Bring […]
A talk on the emergence of Puebloan culture then and now.
Practical advice on going from saver to investor, understanding the ways to invest.