Events

Investigating Ghosts of New Mexico Talk by Benjamin Radford

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 […]

Exhibit: The Love of Calligraphy: Escribiente ~ Albuquerque Calligraphic Society

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 […]

Placitas Skies: A Cosmic Experience

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 […]

Understanding Abstract Art with Dianna Shomaker

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 […]

WHAT PRICE A HUMAN: INDIAN CAPTIVES IN NM

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 […]

Reception: Dianna Shomaker – A Retrospective

“Serious Sweet Peas” – Dianna Shomaker

Placitas Community Library Board Meeting

Volunteer Coffee & Connect

Exhibit: Dianna Shomaker – A Retrospective

Welcome to Dianna’s art world. We invite you to view and become acquainted with her work and what it means to her, and further your appreciation for the abstract art […]

Placitas Community Library Board Meeting