Events

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Matt Sandbank’s virtual Shadow Puppet Workshops where children learn the Science of Shadow Puppets, Poetry Writing, and Shadow Puppet Creation.  There are 3 workshops about 30 min. each.  Appropriate for ages 7-11 and also for younger children with assistance from an adult.  This is a very creative and unusual program.  We hope you will take […]

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Fairy Tales Gone Bananas!

A Fairy Godmother who has a fit of sneezes? A not-so-evil dragon prince who wants to plant flowers? A vain and bullyish beetle? An alligator and a dog who want to trade noses? A boy who jumps out of a giant peach? Step into Fairy Tale Land with not-so-classic characters who take children from America […]

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Cat Tales: Art Exhibit July and August

Sigmund Freud said it best. “Time spent with cats is never wasted.” Accordingly, the Placitas Community Library Art Committee is excited to offer an opportunity to observe a host of fascinating felines at rest and at play. Beginning July 7 and continuing through August 27, this PCL exhibit will be available for the first time […]

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Make-Believe Theater

Katie Adams’ Make Believe Theater with fairy tales from the Enchanted Kingdom with singing, colorful props, puppets and mime. The Enchanted Kingdom Fairytales storytelling show Classic Fairytales with Interactive Audience Fun Running Time: 45 Minutes | For Ages 3 and Up Hats for sale! Traveling hat seller and storyteller Katie Adams pulls in a wooden […]

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LIBRARY CLOSED

The library will not be open on this day.

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Me the Tree

Me the Tree is a story told by a cottonwood tree.  When it was a young seedling, it became aware of its physical surroundings. Angels, Fairies and Wood Spirits joined as it continued to grow.  In the end the tree realizes that when it’s no longer a part of the physical world, a universe will […]

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Andy Mason Concert

Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]

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Didgeridoo Down Under

Australian stories, music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building with lots of audience participation and lots of fun. Rob Thomas will be the virtual performer. Rob is a true didgeridoo pioneer in the U.S. He has been making and playing didgeridoos for almost 30 years; has performed throughout the country; has recorded several CDs; and has […]

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Indiana Bones

Played by Mike McCartney, a storyteller from Santa Fe, NM, Indiana Bones tells stories from New Mexico about dragons, unicorns, and why New Mexico is known as the “Land of Enchantment.” Indiana uses puppets and lots of interesting props. He is a favorite at our library. Watch Stories from the Bunker!

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Andy Mason Concert

Andy Mason is a singer and very lively entertainer. He will be on several NM library Facebook pages and all libraries are welcome to participate. He will be giving away prizes and having lots of fun with the kids. You do not need to be a patron of the library to win prizes. Participate in […]

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