1 Old Tijeras Rd. (next to Tijeras Post Office)
Tijeras, NM 87059 [locator map]
(505) 281-8508

Basic Calligraphy Workshop

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Saturday,  9/27 and 10/4

Students in 5th grade and up are invited to join local artists from Escribiente on two consecutive Saturdays. Space is very limited and registration is required.  Please make sure you can attend both sessions, then call 505-281-8508 to register.

Ongoing Events @ EM

Pokemon League for ages 7-15

2-5 PM

Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday to play Pokémon in an official league!  Meet other players, hone your skills … enjoy!

Wednesday, 9/17 & 10/1
10:30 AM

Wiki Storytime with Miss Michele (for ages 3-5)

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs & fingerplays.

Wednesday, 9/24 & 10/8
10:30 AM

Fallcraft for ages 3+

Celebrate autumn with some fun crafts!

Wednesdays 10/15- 11/19
10:30 AM

Bookbear Storyclub for ages 3-5

Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more followed by an art or craft activity. 

Wednesday, October 29 – Bring your teddy bear for our celebration of teddy bears!

Friday, October 31

10:30 AM

Special Halloween Storytime

Do you dare come in costume?

Storycraft for all ages

10:30 AM

A special story followed by a special craft.   Registration required for each session; deadline to register is November 19th.

      Wednesday, 12/3: Polar Express

      Wednesday, 12/10: Dream Snow

      Wednesday, 12/17:
               Teddy Bears Trim the Tree

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions. 

Saturdays, April 5-September 6, 10 AM- 3 PM.

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

 

Read to the Dogs
Second Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM
Call 281-8508 for details

 

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3700 San Mateo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map]
(505) 888-8100

Ongoing Programs:

Friday, September 26

11 AM or 4 PM

Art Around The World for ages 6-14 @ Erna Fergusson Library
Monthly on the last Friday of the month. 
(no program in Nov or Dec)
Each month we create an art project that celebrates a different culture. This month we are celebrating Alaska.  Children are invited to learn about traditional Inuit (Eskimo) masks and then make a mask of their own.
Registration required. Call 888-8100 for details on this month's project. Registration begins the day after the previous month's program. Call early--space is limited.

 

Great Beginnings - Lapsit Storytime-ages 6months - 35months
Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00 AM (9/3-11/20)
Rhymes, songs, stories, fingerplays & language games. Groups of 5 or more, please call for information.

 

Storytime -ages 3-6
Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 11:00 AM

(9/3-11/20)
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. Groups of 5 or more, please call for information.

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions. 

Saturdays, April 5-September 6, 10 AM- 3 PM.

(Not available 8/30)

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

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3407 Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NE 87111 [locator map]
(505) 291-6260

Printable September Calendar of JT programs

Saturday, September 13

1 PM

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.

Saturday, September 27

2-4 PM

Happy Birthday Quince!

Come and help Quince, one of our Read to the Dogs, celebrate his ninth birthday. There will be a birthday cake, music, and games. All ages are welcome.

Come discover what's new at the library!

Learn about Youniquely 4 U™- a new service that provides, events, programs, and expertise which are tailored specifically for each patron, based on individual interest. Best of all, Youniquely 4 U™ is free for all card carrying members.

 

Ongoing programs @ JT

Preschool Pals for ages 3-5
Fridays @ 10:30 AM
(no storytime 8/22)

Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and a craft.

 

• Music and Movement Storytime- for ages 0-5
  A non traditional storytime with lots of rhythm to get YOU and your child moving. Stories, fingerplays, rhythm instruments and more.
• Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
  (no storytime 8/9, 8/16)
• Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
  (no storytime 8/13, 8/20 )
• Thursdays @ 10:30 AM
  (no storytime 8/14, 8/21)

 

The More Serious Book Club meets monthly, first Wednesday @ 7 PM. New members welcome.

• October 1: Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky

 

 

Read to the Dogs
2nd Thursday of each month, 3:30-5 PM

4th Saturday of each month 1-3 PM except on 9/27.

 

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

August 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

 

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908 Eastridge NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123 [locator map]
(505) 291-6295

Saturday, September 20 
11:00-1:00 PM

GUYS READ Kick-off Event 

Hang 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. 

 

Saturday, September  20 

2 -3 PM 

Tortilla Junction (outdoor performance courtyard, weather permitting)  performing  family blues and folk.  "Music by the Mountain" series is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.  

 

Tuesday, September 23

6:30 PM

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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Saturday, October 25

2 -3 PM 

Caddo Country Folk (inside main library area)  Old time Appalachian and folk instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, bowed psaltery, banjo, music box and many more. "Music by the Mountain" series is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Saturday, December 20

4:00 -5:00 PM

The Rose Madrigals

Celebrate the holidays with olde English carols. "Music by the Mountain" series is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.  

 

Tuesday, January 6

6:30-7:30  PM 

Flamenco guitarist David Briggs

"Music by the Mountain" series is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

 

Ongoing programs @ LT

Lapsit Storytime -for ages 0 - 36 months
Thursdays @ 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Stories, rhymes, and finger plays

(9/4- 12/18)

 

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 11 - 11:30 AM
Stories, rhymes, finger plays and crafts

(9/4- 12/18)

 

Read to the Dogs
3rd Saturday of each month 1-3 PM.

 

 

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

August 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

 

Reading Group

Meets monthly, 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 PM. New members welcome.

September 9: "The Shadow of the Wind"  by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

October 14: "The Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks

November 11: "White Noise" by Don DeLillo

December 9: "Amsterdam" by Ian McEwan

 

1000 Griegos Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map]
(505) 761-4020

 

Exhibit September  
Artists:  Ginnie Brown and Don Brown   Ginnie Brown specializes in Southwest landscapes, mission churches and New Mexico buildings. She works  in both oils and acrylics and has won numerous ribbons in local art shows. She has also illustrated several children's books.  

Don Brown does watercolor, acrylic and pencil drawings bringing the Southwest to life. He won the 2006 Purchase Award at the NM State Fair.  He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Kansas City Art Institute.

 

Saturday, September 20   

4 PM 

Transformations through Music featuring the guitar and vocals of Rachelle.   

Rachelle's vocals and original song compilations have received rave reviews nationally and internationally. She has recorded several albums & has been performing for over thirty years. 

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Ongoing programs @ Los Griegos

 

Storytimes:

• Early Birds (for ages 0-3)
  Wednesdays, 11:15 AM
  Early Birds helps develop children's early literacy skills in a fun and joyful environment using books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

• Preschool Pals (for ages 3-5)
  Thursdays, 11:15 AM
  Stories, learning games, songs, puppets, artwork and lots of fun for everyone.

 

 

Read to the Dogs


3rd Thursday, 3-5 PM : 9/18 | 10/16 | 11/20 | 12/18.

 

Los Griegos Reading Club meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday @ 3 PM. New members welcome.

• September 13: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
• October 11: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• November 8: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
• December 13: Thunderstruck by Eric Larson

7704-B 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107 [locator map]
(505) 897-8823

Fall Storytime (ages 3-5)

Tuesdays @ 10:30

 9/16- 12/9

 

Onging Programs @ NV

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

July 26  | August 9 & 23 | September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.

 

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1025 Broadway Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102 [locator map]
(505) 764-1742

Exhibits:
Exhibit wall:Pre-Columbian to pop art by multi-media artist Robert Vigil

 

 

Storytime with Miss Lin (ages 3 - 5)
Wednesdays @ 10 AM
Small groups and schools by appointment

(will return in September)

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3904 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105 [locator map]
(505) 877-5170

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30
Stories, songs and games

Saturday,September 20

2 PM

Life Along the River – a Big Read Program

Dramatic Reading with Jerry Mondragon
Playwright and poet Jerry Mondragon will perform a dramatic reading from the book to highlight the need for yet another generation’s awareness of the effects of our country at war. The program begins with a talk by Dr. E.A. “Tony” Mares, Professor emeritus of English and Creative Writing at the University of New Mexico, and wraps up with a visual arts display of works inspired by "Bless Me Ultima."

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8205 Apache NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110 [locator map]
(505) 291-6264

Wednesday, September 24

6:30 PM

Mark David Gerson-author talk

Mark David Gerson has taught writing for 15 years. He will discuss the writing process including getting started, writers block and character development. His recent novel, MoonQuest, is an award winning fantasy novel.

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Ongoing Programs:

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts.

Music and Movement Storytime

1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10:30 am (September-November)

For children 0-5 and their parents, Music and Movement is a lively half-hour of songs, finger plays, instruments and fun for all. We provide the materials (music, space, directions, etc.) and you provide the enthusiasm. Parents participate and encourage active play with their children. 

COME & GET SILLY WITH US!

Read to the Dogs will return 9/13
2nd Saturday monthly @10:30 AM read with "Chance."

learn more about this program

Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions.

Saturdays, 10 AM - 3 PM

September 6

Master Gardener Hotline:  292-7144 or 243-1386  (Open Sun-Sat, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.