Events

December Art Exhibit: “Native Visions” – Celebrating Native American Heritage

The Placitas Community Library exhibit – “Native Visions” celebrates Native American artists. This art exhibit showcases Native American artistic talents in painting, pottery, basketry, jewelry and other art forms. Coordinators: Geri Verble & Margaret Bruch

“The Tale of the Crockets and Mr. Firefox” with Sadie Nieto

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 […]

Children’s Program: Glass Ornaments with Karen Shatar

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. […]

A Word with the Author—No More Empty Spaces D. J. Green

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!

Children’s Halloween Party!

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.

La Parranda: Club de Español

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

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.

Poetry at the Library

The Placitas Community Library invites you to an afternoon of poetry featuring NM poets Hilda Raz, Katherine Seluja and Sarah Kotchian. In recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week, some of the poems will honor the role of poetry as a witness to mental health challenges.

Finance Workshops

Please join us for two programs at the Placitas Community Library on September 28th at 1pm and October 5th at 1pm presented by Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune.

Geology Fest!

The Geology Fest is on Sunday, September 29th at 1:00.  There will a lot of rocks, crystals, and minerals with varied and fun activities and giveaways.  Bring your unknown rocks for identification assistance.  There will be several geologists to help.  Rock on at the Placitas Library!