Events

Pre-K Story Time: Celebrate the Holidays

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!

November 2025: “All Mixed Up” – Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico Art Exhibition

The Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico create in the diverse and magical realm of mixed media. A little bit of everything imaginable. Coordinator: Linda Hughes

PLACITAS STAR PARTY AND STAR TALK

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 Children’s Hour: Look Who Who Whooo’s Coming to Story Hour!

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!

Children’s Art Inspired by Books Reception

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.

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 […]

November Exhibit: Children’s 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 Halloween Party

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!

Pre-K Story Hour: Ebeneezer Helps a Friend

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!

Roadside Geology by Magdalena Donahue

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