• 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 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 […]

  • 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!

  • November Reception: Children’s Art ~ Art Inspired by Books

    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 […]

  • 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 teacher.  Please come enjoy their beautiful work.

  • Pre-K Children’s Hour: Look Who Who Whooo’s Coming to Story Hour!

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

    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!

  • 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 until 10 PM.  There will be a variety of types and sizes of telescopes.

  • 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.  Our special guest is Santa Claus who will be singing and playing his guitar.  Don't miss this one.  It will be fun!

  • 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 […]