Events

Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory

Shadow Camp Live with Matt Sandbank is a cross-curricular virtual puppetry program designed for elementary-aged audiences. It features an interactive show where you will be able to make puppets, watch Matt perform with his shadow puppets and ask him questions. Here is a list of supplies that you can gather prior to Matt’s program: Here […]

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Summer Reading Program magic show at PCL

2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Live magic show with Evan Paquette

For the first 30 minutes, Evan will help you read the mind of a cuddly stuffed teddy bear, learn amazing animal facts, be delighted by a disappearing bookworm and much more! For the next 15 minutes, you will be invited to a V.I.P. Magic Class. Everyone goes behind the scenes to take the Magician’s Oath, […]

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Placitas Reads: Celebrate Juneteenth!

Join us for a series of conversations on issues of race, class, and systemic divisions in our culture and community. Juneteenth (June 19) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers received news that the war had ended […]

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Tricky Dogs Children's Program

2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Tricky Dogs with Rick Martin

We will begin with a 15-minute live segment where you can ask Rick questions and introduce your pet. Your pet does not have to be a dog.  Cats, birds, lizards, and all others are welcome. Be sure to be on time at 10:00 AM so you can introduce your special friend to Rick. The recorded […]

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2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: “Tails and Tales”

  The Placitas Library is inviting all communities to participate in our summer reading program, “Tails and Tales.” The virtual programs start at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings.  There are three live programs that allow you to interact with the performers and ask questions.  Also, there are two recorded programs you may watch as well.  […]

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Didgeridoo Downunder

2021 Virtual Summer Reading Program: Didgeridoo Down Under (live)

With storyteller, Rob Thomas, “Tails and Tales from Australia” The DDU Show is a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, comedy, storytelling and audience movement/participation.  The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, […]

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VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

The library will be open for voting for the Special Election for Congress on Tuesday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Virtual Explora Science Program: “Nature Up Close”

“Nature Up Close” Insects! Arachnids! Myriapods! Oh My! What can you discover when you look up close and study? You will build the best shelter for a bee or butterfly. This program is free for all, courtesy of the Explora Children’s Science Museum and the library. You do not need to be a library patron […]

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Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with activities bags created by our children’s committee.  There are a variety of activities for children of different ages. There will be 15 bags available on a first-come, first-served basis.  We hope your children enjoy them. Pick-up dates include: Thursday, April 15 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17 – […]

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Virtual Book Talk with Anne Hillerman

Pre-Register now for the April 14th, 7 p.m. Zoom Book Talk You must be pre-registered to attend. Hope to see you there! REGISTER >  Order your signed copy of “Stargazer” New York Times’ bestselling author Anne Hillerman returns with a gripping new installment in the Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series. Murder, deception, and the stars […]

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