History of the Universe (Dr. Tom Sanford) Canceled

Sunday, October 13 moved to spring. This event has been moved to the spring: Book talk by Dr. Tom Sanford on October 13 at 2 PM. A Whirlwind History of the Universe and Mankind: From the Big Bang to the Higgs Boson.

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Patron Survey Results

Dear Placitas Community Library patrons, supporters, and friends Thank you so much to everyone who completed our recent Patron Survey. The survey ran from June 22 – July 31 and we received 292 responses.  We are truly grateful to all of you who took the time to share your thoughts about PCL.   We would like […]

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Afternoon of Poetry

Sunday, October 6 from 2 PM to 4 PM Poetry at the Library By Sarah Kotchian The Placitas Community Library invites you to an afternoon of poetry on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2 p.m., featuring NM poets Hilda Raz, Katherine Seluja and Sarah Kotchian.  In recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week, some of […]

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Finance Workshops

Saturday, September 28 from 1 PM – 3 PM and Saturday, October 5 from 1 PM-3 PM Giving Makes Us Happy….. Let’s talk about sharing wealth without worries. by Maggie Huber, Treasurer, Placitas Community Library Please join us for two programs at the Placitas Community Library on September 28th at 1pm and October 5th at […]

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Children’s Book News – September/October 2024

Kate DiCamillo is the author of many popular books for young readers. She has received several awards including the Newbery Medal and the Theodor Geisel Medal. Perhaps one of her most well-known books is Because of Winn Dixie, which was also made into a movie. Kate DiCamillo once said, “The smallest act of kindness can […]

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Book News: September/October 2024

Fly Girl by Ann Hood “The job gave me things I never could have imagined: the ability to talk in front of a couple of hundred people and navigate the subways and streets of foreign cities with ease. It taught me to listen, to be kind and helpful and compassionate. For every love story I […]

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Geology Fest!

Sunday, September 29 from 1 PM – 3 PM The Geology Fest is the creation of our very own Colleen Rust who is great mom, a talented geologist, and loyal patron of the library. Geology is her passion. She wants to pass it on to us all, especially our children. We have found that most […]

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Learn How to Make Seed Balls!

Sunday, September 8 from 10 AM – 3 PM Have you ever attended the Garden Tour?  It is a beautiful and informative experience.  Include your child and give him or her the chance to help with the gardening.  Children and adults will be able to create seed balls to throw out into your garden and the […]

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Pre-K Story Hour

Tuesday, September 10 at 10am Fall is coming and our attention is turning to APPLES!  Come have a Barrel of Fun on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 at 10AM with your pre-school youngsters.  We will read the classic, Johnny Appleseed and Dr. Seuss’s Ten Apples Up On Top!  Activities and snacks are included!  Yum apples!  The […]

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Dance Out!

Dance Activity for All Ages! (October 4 Date Cancelled!!) DANCE OUT! DJs: Ken Grimes and Neal Solomon First Fridays – Starting Sept 6 Drop-in 5:30-7:30 PM Adults & Children welcome!

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