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  • 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 […]

  • July 2026 – “Elements”

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]