On Saturday, November 11 at 10 AM members of SGC are hosting an informal gathering for any of you who are interested in creating your own giving circle, one that both inspires you and meets important community needs. Join us to find out more. Over the last ten years, members of Sophia’s Giving Circle have […]
You’re Invited! Placitas Library Star Party Saturday, October 21, 5-10 PM
You’re Invited! PCL’s 20th Anniversary Open House Sunday, Sept. 17, 1-3 PM Welcome out new director, Lynne Hynes. Refreshments provided by the BOD and the management committee. Click here for the flier.
Two Master Gardener Talks These two public talks are open to all even though they are a part of the HOMEscape Solutions Workshop series. See the flier below for details.
A new school year has begun for our children. A combination of jitters and excitement mixed in with a bit of apprehension is felt by all – children and teachers! The books below revolve around such feelings starring a variety of characters as they confront the challenges which new school experiences can produce. Hummingbird by […]
A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee The first in the Wyndham & Banerjee series of five books (at present), this gripping historical novel is set in Calcutta, India in 1919, during the waning days of the British Imperial power over India. Britain attempts to maintain its elitist status, while the Indian people protest and clamor for equality […]
Solar Eclipse Right in Placitas By Jim Neal Placitas residents will soon witness a very rare event on October 14th, an annular, or “ring of fire,” solar eclipse will cross New Mexico with the Placitas Community Library being very close to the center of the path! The entire eclipse sequence will last nearly three hours. […]
Let’s Speak Spanish! An Introductory Class for Beginning or Almost Beginning Adults Join Diane Herrera Shepard for a fun and interactive one-week Spanish Class (10 hours) October 2-6. 2023, from 10-12. This will be a short, intensive, and fun class. Enjoy the opportunity to learn the basics as we pronounce, speak, listen, read, write, and […]
2023 HOMEscape Solutions Design Workshop Presented by: Darlene Bassett & Cathryne Richards, Co-chairs With Support from Master Gardener Team Leaders and Assistants Why is HOMEscape Design Solutions perfect for you right now? Attend this 8-session, hands-on workshop to learn how to create your personal dream “HOMEscape.” Master Gardeners will inspire you to complete your landscape […]
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA Come join Craig Coleman, Program Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gracie Lee Room of the Placitas Community Library. He will describe typical age-related memory, thinking or behavior changes; outline common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia; […]