Events

Here Comes the Sun Exhibit

It’s that time of year again. November’s rapidly chilling winds and the retreating sun once again battle for attention. Folks dress warmly for a late autumn stroll only to begin stripping away layers of clothing as the sun’s rays cancel the impact of the cold blustery wind. These conditions echo Aesop’s fable “The North Wind […]

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2019 Trick or Treat Flyer for Placitas Library

Trick or Treat at the library on Halloween

We are having a drop-in story hour from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4  p.m.  Wear your costume, listen to Halloween stories, check out our new Halloween books, and GET CANDY! We will vary the age level of the books.  We hope you can join us!

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2019 Trick or Treat Flyer for Placitas Library

Trick or Treat at the library on Halloween

We are having a drop-in story hour from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4  p.m.  Wear your costume, listen to Halloween stories, check out our new Halloween books, and GET CANDY! We will vary the age level of the books.  We hope you can join us!

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author William W. Dunmire

A Farewell to Bill Dunmire – One More Hike With Bill

For those of you who knew Bill or simply had a hike with him, how would you, in a few short words, describe him?  Naturalist, park ranger, author, photographer, rock and mountain climber, river cruise aficionado, loving husband, father and friend, composter, actor/singer in Gilbert and Sullivan musicals, volunteer weather tracker, expert on native flora […]

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medicare 101 flyer

Medicare 101

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Placitas Public Star Party

Autumn is coming, and that means the Placitas Star Party isn’t far off. This year’s event will take place at Placitas Elementary School on Saturday, October 12. The star party starts at dusk, as the first celestial objects shine in the evening sky (sunset is around 6:24 p.m.), and continues into the night. There will […]

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Colorful Collaboration: Student Art Public Reception

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Second Annual Santo Domingo ‘Indian Market’ at the Placitas Library

On Oct 5, Placitas Community Library (PCL) welcomes artisans from Santo Domingo Pueblo to share a day of indigenous art with our neighbors.  Over 20 artists will be on hand to display and sell their beautiful beaded, silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery and other arts. The Santo Domingo people, historically, are great traders of their crafts, very […]

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Colorful Collaboration – PES Student Art Exhibit

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stress relief at your fingertips flyer

Stress Relief at Your Fingertips by Matri Murphy

Most of us living in this “modern” world are under chronic stress—this is known as “stress overload” and it’s something you feel everyday—this silently but continuously sabotages your well-being and limits access to a more fulfilling life. Stress is a part of living. Chronic stress is very different than Acute stress. Acute stress is necessary […]

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