Family Bedtime Stories at La Farge on Weds., January 2nd

The Oliver La Farge Branch Library is offering a series of Family Bedtime Stories. Join us on Wednesday, January 2nd at 6:30 p.m. when Children's Librarian Walter Cook will select stories and conduct story times. Cook has been a Children's Librarian for over ten years.

"Telling stories to families is one of my favorite things about being a Children's Librarian. Not only am I sharing great stories, I see families together listening and creating their own memories," says Cook.

Children and their families are invited to participate in fun stories and hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity to make literature come alive for the whole family, as well as build memories and stimulate family conversations.

For more information please call (505) 955-4867.

This program is free and sponsored by Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

2013 Lecture Series at the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library

For more information, please go to http://www.palaceofthegovernors.org/lectures.html 

eBooks Now Available from Overdrive at the Santa Fe Public Library

eBooks are finally here!

Today we go live with our eBook software, OverDrive. OverDrive has eBooks for Kindles, Nooks, Sony eReaders, and other eReaders.

• When signing on, use your library card barcode, and be sure to include a capital “P”
• You may have 2 titles checked out at one time, with the option of a 7- or 14-day checkout period
• You may have 2 titles on hold at once, and you have 3 days to check out the hold after you receive your email that it is available for you
• Titles automatically expire at the end of your 7- or 14-day checkout period

How OverDrive works:

• Browse or search for eBooks in our digital collection: http://sanfe.lib.overdrive.com
• Add the titles to your cart
• Once you have found your two titles, select “Proceed to Checkout”
• Click on “Download” and Adobe Digital Editions will launch, or for Kindles, select “Get for Kindle” via Amazon.com

Transferring Titles to your eReader:

• If using a Kindle, you must go through your Amazon account to transfer the title to your Kindle
• If using any other eReader, you’ll need the Adobe Digital Editions Software. When you go to checkout your first title, the link to download the software will be available
• If you are using an iPhone, Android phone, or a tablet, you’ll need the OverDrive Media Console app to checkout, download, and read titles

Help:

• If you’re having problems, visit Santa Fe Public Library’s OverDrive Help Page
• Or contact the Santa Fe Public Library Media Librarian: medialibrarian@santafelibrary.org

Holiday Closings

We're going to be closed and closing early for the upcoming holidays. Here's the specifics:

Library Holiday Closings 2012

• Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve, All Branches Close at 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day, All Branches Closed
• Monday, December 31, New Year's Eve, All Branches Close at 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 1, 2013, New Year’s Day, All Branches Closed

Children's Holiday Hearth at Main

Happy Holidays from the Santa Fe Public Library!

The Caldecott Medal 75th Anniversary

The Caldecott Medal was named for Randolph Caldecott, one of three influential illustrators in England in the 19th Century.  It is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the U.S.A. during the preceding year. 

In 2008, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick was given the award despite being a 533 page book and eight artists have won more than once. To see a list of all the winners go to www.ala.org where one can also access the Newbery and other Children's book awards and start picking your favorite books for this year's announcement on January 28th 2013.

Computer Skills for Job Hunters Workshop, Tuesday, December 18 at Southside Branch

The Santa Fe Public Library presents a hands-on Internet Computer Workshop on Tuesday, December 18 at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive. This free workshop will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. in the Jeff & Michelle Branch Community Room and goes until 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Please register by calling (505) 955-2820.

This class will focus on Computer Skills for Job Hunters and is an intermediate class about Internet job searching. Participants must already have an email account and experience searching the Internet.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Reminder to shop at the Alternative Gift Market this weekend

Don't Forget: Holiday Songs with Andy Mason is this Friday and Saturday at all branches!

Holiday Break for Children's Programs

Preschool Story Times On Holiday Break

Stories, songs, finger rhymes, puppets and crafts for children ages 2 to 5 years old. All programs are free and registration is not required.

• Tuesdays at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library from 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Will resume on January 8, 2013
• Wednesdays at the Southside Branch Library from 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Will resume on January 9, 2013.
• Fridays at the Main Branch Library from 11:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. One more time for the year on December 14 and will resume on January 11, 2013.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Books and Babies Program will not meet Dec. 26 & 27

It's never too early to start your child on the road to reading! Books, songs, and crafts for children 6 months to 2 years old.

• Wednesdays at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Books and Babies will not meet on December 26th, but will resume on Wednesday, January 2.
• Thursdays at the Southside Branch Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Books and Babies will not meet on December 27, but will resume on Thursday, January 3.

This program is free. To register, or for more information, call the library you would like to attend at.

• Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, (505) 955-4863
• Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, (505) 955-2828.

This program is sponsored by a grant from the Brindle Foundation.

Hardcover Mystery Sale at Southside Bookstore

The holidays are coming and we’ve got you covered! Surprise ALL your friends and family with the gift of a book. At this price, how can you afford to say no? 

We’re having a weeklong sale at the Friends of the Library Bookstore at Southside.

Monday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m – 4 p.m, hardcover mysteries are on sale for $1 each. These books are in great condition and perfect holiday gifts for all the people on your list.

Friday Afternoon Art: "Gingerbread" Houses

Special Thanks to the Parks Department!

Special thanks to the Parks team who “greened-up” the Main Library! Now we are ready for the holidays!

Children's Winter Break Reading Program Dec. 21 - Jan. 5

Create the time and space to read! The Santa Fe Public Library Children's Department is having a Winter Break Reading Program from December 21st through January 5th. Kids can log any time they spend reading, then bring in their reading log each week to collect a prize. No registration necessary, just pick up your reading log at any Library branch on December 21st. Dive into some books this holiday season to keep your reading skills sharp for school or for plain and simple fun.

Santa Fe Public Library presents: Holiday Songs with Andy Mason

Buy Local this Holiday Season – Support the Santa Fe Community

Buying local supports local businesses, provides local jobs, generates revenue to support city services like police and fire protection and improves the local economy. 

Santa Fe Clay Holiday Open House and Sale:
Friday, December 7, 3 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
545 Camino de la Familia 505-984-1122 Fax: 505-984-1706 www.santafeclay.com
Santa Fe Clay opens its studio doors and welcomes the public to visit during their 18th annual Open House. Studio members, students, teachers, and staff will be selling their work for the upcoming holiday season. A variety of ceramic work will be available from functional to sculptural, low fire to high fire, and hand-built to wheel thrown. There will be food, live entertainment, demonstrations and door prizes, making the event a festive one for the whole family!

Holiday Sale Santa Fe Farmers Market:
Saturday, December 8, 4 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 10 – 4 p.m.
On Saturday night, the Farmers Market will have Brian Wingard on the saxophone, rocking the house. There will be farmers with hot cider at the cafe on both days, free biscochitos, and by popular request, there will be a potluck on Saturday night. Please bring something to share, and there will be plenty of food for artisans and for customers.

Handmade/Homemade:
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 15th
Lucky Bean Café in Sanbusco Market Center
This is in conjunction with Santa Fe Art Institute's Pushpin/Clothespin Show. Updates and more information at: http://sfaiblog.org/2012/11/14/2012-pushpinclothespin-show.

Join us for Herbs of New Mexico on Sunday, December 9th at the Main Library

Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Plaza this Sunday, December 9th

The City of Santa Fe is co-sponsoring a Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting with the Chabad Jewish Center of Santa Fe on Sunday, December 9, 2012, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. 

This event is free and open to everyone. Join us in brightening up the world as we light the giant ice menorah! Special guest speakers include Mayor David Coss and Judge Jim Wechsler. 

Enjoy kosher refreshments, hot chocolate, latkes, doughnuts, and chocolate gelt. Music will be performed by Jono Manson along with a special performance by The Hebrew School.

Friday Afternoon Art: Tissue Paper Window Stars on Dec. 7th at Main

Family Animated Movie Matinee on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Southside

The Southside Branch of the Santa Fe Public Library presents free a Family Animated Movie Matinee on Saturday, December 8th. The family-orientated movies will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Free light refreshments will be provided for moviegoers. Outside food is not allowed in the library.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an individual 13 years of age or older.

Please call the Southside Branch at (505) 955-2820 for more information including the names of the movies. The Southside Branch is located at 6599 Jaguar Drive.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

December 2012 Art Displays

Here's the rundown of what's showing in our galleries this month:

• Main Library Tybie Satin Davis Gallery: Heart Energy by Sandra Rasich
• Main Library Display Cases: History of Santa Fe
• Oliver La Farge Branch Library: Retablos by Viola Lopez
• Southside Branch Library: Horses and Other Wonderful Things by Diane Solomon

Alternative Gift Market, Dec. 14-17 at DeVargas Mall

Alternative Gift Market
December 14–17, DeVargas Mall, Santa FeFriday 14th from 5:00-7:00 PM, Saturday 15th from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sunday 16th from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Shoppers interested in gift-giving that benefits those in need are invited to attend the third annual Santa Fe Alternative Gift Market, beginning with a grand opening celebration Friday, December 14th, from 5:00-7:00 PM, with a ribbon cutting by Mayor David Coss and Honorary Chair Ali McGraw. The event is open all the weekend of the 15th and 16th during mall hours at the DeVargas Mall in Santa Fe: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Sunday. Visitors to the market will be able to enjoy light refreshments including hot cider and holiday-baked goods while considering their donations. Last year, over $3,000 was raised for the Santa Fe Public Library to be able to purchase children’s books, summer reading programs, and teen programs. Participants can select tax-deductible gifts that provide urgently needed assistance to local and international organizations providing medical help, shelter and food, working to reduce illiteracy, and assisting homeless veterans, among other programs. Gift givers can choose from more than 60 different items. The choice is enormous — gifts range from providing visits to dentists for Santa Fe children through La Familia Medical Center to legal representation for a girl rescued from sexual slavery in Asia; from sending a bicycle to rural health workers in Zambia to buying a children’s book for Santa Fe’s Public Library; and, paying for one night’s stay in Santa Fe’s Interfaith Shelter. Alternative Gifts International is a non-profit organization that inspires support for humanitarian and environmental causes. It offers donors the option to designate charitable gifts through carefully selected agencies in the name of their relatives, friends and associates. Six local non-profits also benefit from this weekend program.

Reminder: Ricardo Caté Talk and Book Signing is Wednesday, December 5th

Cartoonist and local artist Ricardo Caté, from Kewa/Santo Domingo Pueblo, will speak about how he came to be a cartoonist as well as a how he comes up with his cartoons, which appear six days a week in the Santa Fe New Mexican comics page. The talk will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:30p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue in the Community Room.

Caté's daily Without Reservations cartoons have been gathered into a new book, aptly named Without Reservations.

Copies of this latest compilation of cartoons will be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale of books will benefit Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Caté will be available to autograph his book at the talk.

Interlibrary Loan is Open for Business this December!

A message from Santa Fe Public Library's Interlibrary Loan Department: 

In years past, the ILL service has taken a bit of a hiatus during the month of December, in part due to many university libraries shutting down during their winter break.

This year, we’re going to keep the service going throughout December. This may mean that patrons who request items typically found only at university libraries will experience a delay in getting their books. Otherwise, everything should proceed as usual. 

Happy holidays and happy interlibrary loans!

Reminder: Sign-up for Free Internet Computer Workshops at Southside

The Southside Branch of the Santa Fe Public Library, located at 6599 Jaguar Drive, presents a series of workshops on developing Internet skills throughout the month of December.

December 4, 2012: Basic Internet Searching – An introduction to web site navigation, using a browser, web addresses, and searching the internet.

December 11, 2012: Basic Internet Email – Set up a free email account on the internet, send and receive messages, attach documents, and much more.

December 18, 2012: Computer Skills for Job Hunters – An intermediate class about internet job searching (must have an email account and have experience searching the internet).

Time: 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Location: Jeff & Michelle Branch Community Room

All workshops are hands-on. Seating is limited. Registration is required and starts November 20, 2012. Call 955-2820 to register.

Don't Forget! Sherry Bishop's Calligraphy Class Begins Monday, Register Now!

Family Bedtime Stories at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library

The Oliver La Farge Branch Library is offering a series of Family Bedtime Stories. Join us on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. when Children's Librarian Walter Cook will select stories and conduct story times. Cook has been a Children's Librarian for over ten years.

"Telling stories to families is one of my favorite things about bei

ng a Children's Librarian. Not only am I sharing great stories, I see families together listening and creating their own memories," says Cook.

Children and their families are invited to participate in fun stories and hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity to make literature come alive for the whole family, as well as build memories and stimulate family conversations.

For more information please call (505) 955-4867.

This program is free and sponsored by Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Make Holiday Gift Boxes At All Branches Next Week

Friday Afternoon Art: Refrigerator Magnets

Create refrigerator magnets this Friday, November 30th from 2 pm - 4 pm for our Friday Afternoon Art Program at the Main Library!

The Main Library is located at 145 Washington Avenue.

All crafts are free and supplies are provided. If you have any questions, please call the Main Library's Children's Department at (505) 955-6783.

~ This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library ~

Holiday Book Sale at Main Library this Saturday, December 1st

In need of some holiday gifts for your favorite bookworm?

One day only, Saturday, December 1 from 10 am - 4 pm in the Southwest Room of the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. Numerous high quality hard cover books, perfect for holiday gifts, will be on sale -- perfect for wrapping! Cash and checks only, please.

Post and Photo by AA

Ricardo Caté Talk and Book Signing at Main Library

Cartoonist and local artist Ricardo Caté, from Kewa/ Santo Domingo Pueblo, will speak about how he came to be a cartoonist as well as how he comes up with his cartoons which appear six days a week in the Santa Fe New Mexican comics pages. The talk will be held on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, in the Community Room.

Caté’s daily  “Without Reservations” cartoons have been gathered into a new book, aptly named “Without Reservations.” 

Copies of this latest compilation of cartoons will be available for sale and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Caté will autograph his book at the talk.

Holiday Lighting this Friday on the Plaza

The Santa Fe Plaza is beautiful through every season, but it is particularly stunning the evening after Thanksgiving. Mayor David Coss and members of the Governing Body will officially kick-off the holiday season by flipping the switch that illuminates thousands of twinkling lights at the Plaza on Friday, November 23. City Parks crews have been stringing the lights for nearly a month, and will take them down in early January.

The festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. with Poet Laureate Jon Davis reciting Christmas poems; entertainment begins at 3:30 until the lights go on at about 5:45 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a guest appearance around 4:00 p.m. After the lighting ceremony, local bands Sol Fire, Solera, and musician Ryan Montaño will entertain the crowd. Girl Scouts will be selling hot cider, cookies and hot chocolate.

Photo by AA

Reminder: Rudolfo Anaya event is only a week away!

The Santa Fe Public Library is pleased to announce that the Library will be premiering Rudolfo Anaya’s new book, How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico, on Sunday, November 25 at the Main Library’s Community Room, 145 Washington Avenue. The program will be from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 

Mr. Anaya will be there to greet and autograph books. Author Nasario Garcia translated the book and will be present to read the book. Also attending will be the book’s artist, Nick Otero, an award-winning Spanish Market artist. Books will be available for purchase with part of the proceeds benefiting the Library.

The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Parking in Santa Fe is free on Sundays.

The program is sponsored by Rio Grande Books and the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

NOTE: In the event that health prevents Anaya from coming to Santa Fe, signed books will be available at the event.

Closed on Thursday and Friday

This is just a reminder that all branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. All branches resume their normal hours on Saturday, November 24th. Hours can be found at: http://www.santafelibrary.org/locations.html.

MP3 Audiobooks

Do you love listening to audiobooks on the go? If you do, you should check out MP3 audiobooks. MP3 audiobooks are in a different format than regular audiobooks. So, instead of handling 12 CDs, you handle 2 or 3. They are much easier to transfer to a portable listening device (MP3 player), and as long as you have a MP3-compatible CD or DVD player, you can listen in the car, on your computer, or at home.

MP3 audiobooks are easily found within the catalog, or visit the Library nearest you, and ask someone to point you in the right direction!


Here are the some “hidden gems” in our MP3 audiobooks collection:

1. Big Cat Nap by Rita Mae Brown
2. Fire and Rain by David Browne
3. Serpent’s Kiss by Melissa de la Cruz
4. Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
5. A Touch of Dead Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
6. 11/22/63 by Stephen King
7. Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult
8. Bones are Forever by Kathy Reichs
9. Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva
10. Rapture by JR Ward

Fun Fact:
Book on CDs holds approximately 74 minutes of audio
MP3 CDs hold up to approximately 12.5 hours of audio

TLS@Main

Calligraphy, Handwriting, and a Gift of a Card presented by Sherry Bishop

The Santa Fe Public Library presents: Free Internet Computer Workshops

The Southside Branch of the Santa Fe Public Library, located at 6599 Jaguar Drive, presents a series of workshops on developing Internet skills throughout the month of December.

December 4, 2012: Basic Internet Searching – An introduction to web site navigation, using a browser, web addresses, and searching the internet.

December 11, 2012: Basic Internet Email – Set up a free email account on the internet, send and receive messages, attach documents, and much more.

December 18, 2012: Computer Skills for Job Hunters – An intermediate class about internet job searching (must have an email account and have experience searching the internet).

Time: 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Location: Jeff & Michelle Branch Community Room

All workshops are hands-on. Seating is limited. Registration is required and starts November 20, 2012. Call 955-2820 to register.

Watercolors at Main for Friday Afternoon Art

If you're between the ages of 5 and 12, join us Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the Main Library to create art, from now until December 14th (excluding November 23rd).

This Friday, November 16th, we are creating watercolor textures.

The Main Library is located at 145 Washington Avenue.

All crafts are free and supplies are provided. If you have any questions, please call the Main Library's Children's Department at (505) 955-6783.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Lauren the Librarian's Visit to the Santa Fe Public Library

Fellow blogger Lauren the Librarian visited our Main branch over the summer and gave us quite a good review.  Thanks, Lauren, we're glad that you liked our library!  The review can be found at: http://laurenthelibrarian.com/public-library-tour-santa-fe-new-mexico/

Photo by Lauren

First Snow on the Mountain

View of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Photo by AA

Halloween Preschool Story time at Southside

Firemen from Stations 3A and Station 8 recently visited Southside during story time to educate children and parents about fire and road safety. Here are some photos:

Thank you, veterans!

Despite freezing temperatures and cloudy skies on Veterans Day, Santa Fe showed up to honor our veterans! The one concession to the cold weather was that the speeches were held inside of the Bataan Memorial building, for which all participating were extremely grateful. (And equally grateful that the twenty-one gun salute was NOT moved indoors.)

Post and photos by AA

Southside Branch presents free Family Animated Movie Matinees

The Southside Branch of the Santa Fe Public Library presents free Family Animated Movie Matinees on Saturday, November 17th and Saturday, December 8th. Each of these family-orientated movies will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Free light refreshments will be provided for moviegoers. Outside food is not allowed in the library.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an individual 13 years of age or older.

Please call the Southside Branch at (505) 955-2820 for more information including the names of the movies. The Southside Branch is located at 6599 Jaguar Drive.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Photo by Evert F. Baumgardner [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Book sale at La Farge this weekend

•Saturday, November 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


•Sunday, November 18th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hardcover books for $1, Paperbacks 50 cents or 3 for $1. Lots of Children's books, CDs, videos, and DVDs available. Sunday is bag day. Fill a bag for only $3!

1730 Llano St.

Santa Fe Public Library Presents: How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico by Rudolfo Anaya

The new bilingual children’s book by Rudolfo Anaya, How Hollyhocks Came To New Mexico, is scheduled for release at a Meet, Greet & Signing party at the Santa Fe Public Library Main Community Room on Sunday, November 25, 2-4 p.m., at 145 Washington Ave.

The book has Spanish translation by award-winning author Nasario Garcia of Santa Fe. The illustrations for the book are by award-winning artist Nicolás Otero of Los Lunas. This is Otero’s first book and already there is praise by many for his art. Otero is a participant in Traditional Spanish Market, The Heard Museum Spanish Market, the Corrales fall show, The Albuquerque Museum Miniatures Show (currently on display), and many others.

The event is free and a holiday drop-in for people to see the original art, meet Nasario Garcia and Nicolas Otero, and depending on health, meet one of New Mexico’s literary treasures - Rudolfo Anaya. Anaya is a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts, winner of many New Mexico Book Awards, The Governor of New Mexico ‘s Award, NEA fellowships, as well as many other awards. He is regarded as the father of Hispanic literature in America.

Proceeds from all sales at the event benefit the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

NOTE: In the event that health prevents Anaya from coming to Santa Fe, signed books will be available at the event.