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  • Pre-K Reading Hour: Friendly Fish Tales

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • PCL Concert and Fundraiser

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Please come to our Concert and Fundraiser with  singer-songwriters James Bell, Anna Rudolph, and Dennis Bumgarner! $20 Donation and refreshments!  

  • Wonders on Wheels!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Dance Out Friday!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Dance Out! You are invited to boogie featuring Ken Grimes from 89.9 KUPR.

  • Garden Tour Seed Balls for Children

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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.

  • Protecting Yourself from Financial Scams

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • To Bee or Not to Bee – Learn about Honey Bees Children’s Event

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • September 2025: “Poetrees” Art Exhibition

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    “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 […]

  • Talking About Money: Can it be easier?

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Roadside Geology by Magdalena Donahue

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Magdalena Donahue will present a talk on her most recent book, Roadside Geology of New Mexico.

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Ebeneezer Helps a Friend

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Children’s Halloween Party

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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!

  • Children’s Art Inspired by Books Reception

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • PLACITAS STAR PARTY AND STAR TALK

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Pre-K Story Time: Celebrate the Holidays

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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.  […]

  • Annual Holiday Open House

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Dance Out!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    All are invited to boogie!

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Cozy Up to Winter Stories

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Hearts & Feathers with Karen Shatar

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Top Dogs and Cool Cats

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Hear stories about cats and dogs. Make a valentine for your paw-fect buddy.  Bring a photo of your pet to share.

  • Empowering Seniors Workshop

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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.

  • A Musical Story featuring the Young Voices

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Pre-K Story Hour: It’s Not Easy Being No. 3

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Bird Migration in New Mexico a Talk with Dr. Laura Banks

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Celebrate Poetry Month with poet Larry Goodell

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, Placitas poet Larry Goodell will read and perform his work.

  • Spring Fling Sale: Plants, Books, and Baked Goods!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    PLANT SALE --Donated by local nurseries and the Jardineros Plant Whisperers. A master gardener will be here to answer questions, too!

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Dinosaur Fun!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Reading Program Kick-off: Unearth a Story

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Placitas Star Party and Talk

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • An Afternoon of Mystery with Ron Franscell & Anne Hillerman

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Reading Program: Laura McCann and her birds!

    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.

  • Change the World One Book at a Time with Nina Amir

    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 […]

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Hats!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • PCL Concert and Fundraiser

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Come to our Concert and Fundraiser featuring James Bell, Dennis Bumgarner, and  Ann Rudolph. Refreshments provided with your $20 donation.

    $20

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Eat Well, Read Well!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Movie Screening: The Librarians Documentary

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Financial Literacy–Dealing with Scams

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Jules Poetry Playhouse at the Library

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Geology Fest!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    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, […]

  • Chaco Canyon with John Ghahate

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    A talk on the emergence of Puebloan culture then and now.

  • Pre-K Story Hour: Balloon Fiesta!

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Celebrate Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta with a reading of Nancy Abruzzo's book, "Pop Flop's Great Balloon Ride."  Children will make their own balloon afterwords.

  • Children’s Halloween Party

    Placitas Community Library 453 HWY 165, Placitas, NM, United States

    Halloween Party with Denise Gard and her beautiful dogs, Kira and Joey.  They will present you with an exciting Pirate Story!

  • November 2026 – “The Committee gets Artsy”

    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 […]

  • December 2026: “The Language of Turquoise”

    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 […]