Events
Tuesday, February 14 from 10-12 at the library. This program is for families and Pre-K ages 2-5.
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Join on Saturday, February 11 from 1-3 to celebrate Love, Kindness, Friendship, and Books at the Placitas Community Library. This program is for families and elementary school children, 6-10. Younger ones are welcome too and will have their own Pre-K program on Tuesday, February 14 from 10-12 at the library. Ages 2-5.
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Join folklorist and researcher Benjamin Radford at the Placitas Community Library on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gracie Lee room as he describes his first-hand investigations into some of New Mexico’s most famous and bizarre ghosts, from Albuquerque’s famous KiMo theater to Santa Fe courthouse spirit to the legend of La […]
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Escribiente, Albuquerque’s Calligraphy Society, celebrates its 45th anniversary with a member exhibition of calligraphic art. “The Love of Calligraphy” showcases a diversity of styles and techniques from delicate ornate flourishing to abstract mixed media art. Drop by the library on Saturday, February 25, 2–4 pm and take home a personalized bookmark created by Escribiente calligraphers. […]
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An all day event including Explora! activities for children, using a gnomon, exhibits, sun telescopes for safe viewing, talk on the new views from the Webb telescope by astronomer Tony Hull, and star party with over thirty telescopes!
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On Sunday January 22 at 2pm, Dianna will offer “Understanding Abstract Art”. This hands-on activity will lead to ideas that can become a guide for understanding an abstract’s internal consistency and grace. Abstract art doesn’t have to be your love, but just stand back and ask some questions that will illuminate what’s worthy within it. […]
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Mr. Robert J. Torrez will share his knowledge of the practice of incorporating Indian Captives into Hispano households in Spanish, Mexican and Territorial-era New Mexico. He will review the process by which Indian Captives were acquired and how they were valued—ranging from those who were regarded as adopted children to those who were consider chattel […]
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“Serious Sweet Peas” – Dianna Shomaker
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