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Main Library

front entrance of Main Library

501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-5141

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Parking:

Free parking for up to 2 hours in the Very Special Arts Garage at 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub to the circulation desk for validation. There is also on street metered parking.

 

Hours:

Monday 10 AM - 6 PM  
Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM  
Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM  
Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM  
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM  
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM  
Sunday Closed  

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Information Services

  Information: 505-768-5141
  Magazines/Newspapers: 505-768-5131
  Children's Room: 505-768-5136
TDD 505-768-5199

 

Tuesday, September 16 

5:00-7:00 PM

GUYS READ Kick-off Event 

Guys Read logoHang out with the guys for a GUYS READ Comic Book Workshop. Enter the GUYS READ Illustration Contest. Prizes will be awarded to guys in two categories: ages 7-12 and 13-18. 

How does it work?

A guy illustrates a scene from his favorite story.  He can draw it, make it into a comic book, photograph models or his friends—however he wants to do it. 

He brings it into the library the for the GUYS READ Kick-off Event.  His illustration will be put on display and everyone can vote on it. 

 

 

Wednesday, September 17

12-1 PM 2nd floor:  Lunchtime @ Main

2 PM in Conference Room 1   

Story Swap with the Storytellers of New Mexico    

Members of the Storytellers of New Mexico invite you to the Main Library to participate in our Story Swap. Everyone is invited to participate by sharing their own stories and listening to others. Fun and informal! Additional sessions: 10/15, 11/19, 12/17. For more information:  medmundsonstories@yahoo.com

 

Tuesday, Sept. 23

3:15 PM

Teen Movie: Transformers

Rated PG-13 Run time:  144 minutes  movie disclaimer

 

Saturday, October 4

3 PM DTV answers.com logo

Digital TV Conversion

On February 17, 2009, all television stations across the country will turn off their analog signal and broadcast in a digital format only. Hear a local broadcaster speak about the transition, how it will affect you and what steps you can take to ensure that you are prepared to receive a digital broadcast signal when the transition occurs. For more information visit DTVAnswers.com. Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters.

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Exhibit:

Paintings by John Salazar

September 2008

Impressionistic Expressions

by John Salazar

Saturday, September 13

3-5 PM

Artist reception

 

 

 

 


 

 

Lunchtime @ Main Library

Wednesday, September 17

12-1 PM

Join us today on the second floor of the Main Library for a musical program featuring John Simmons.  John will play a variety of folk and rock cover tunes.  Bring your lunch and listen!  For more information call (505) 768-5141.

 

 

Movies

9/23 at 3:15 PM- Transformers

Movie Disclaimer

Please be advised that attendance at all movies shown at the Main Library is at viewer discretion and that some materials may be unsuitable for some individuals. A full description of the Motion Pictures Association of America rating system is available at the Children's Desk. Views expressed in the film are not those of the City of Albuquerque nor the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System.

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Storytimes

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
Wednesdays @10:30 AM
Join us for stories, films and crafts

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-3
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes

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Read to the Dogs

Read to the Dogs
Second Saturday of every month at 1-3 PM
Come read to a certified therapy dog!   more about this program

 

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