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.

All Branches Closed Monday for Veteran's Day

Don't forget that all branches of Santa Fe Public Library as well as city offices, the Municipal Court, and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, November 12, to observe the Veterans Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection will be on Monday as usual. Santa Fe Trails and Santa Fe Ride will observe a Saturday schedule, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Bus routes and maps can be found on the website: http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?NID=1244

Celebrations for Georgia O'Keeffe's 125th Birthday Next Week

Join the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum next week in celebrating the 125th birthday of Georgia O'Keeffe on November 15, 2012. Here are some special Museum events to honor her life and legacy:


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

1 & 6 PM

Film Screening: Bone Wind Fire

Introduced by Sharyn Rohlfsen Udall, author of Carr, O'Keeffe, Kahlo: Places of Their Own

LOCATION: Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Avenue.

COST: Free.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10 AM - 1 PM

Santa Fe School of Cooking Celebrates O'Keeffe's Birthday!

This demonstration-style class includes recipes and a meal.

Register at santafeschoolofcooking.com; or 505.983.4511


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

1 - 4 PM

Happy Birthday, Georgia O'Keeffe: A Family Program

Birthday activities and fun!

LOCATION: Meet at the Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant Ave.

COST: Free. Reservations: 505.946.1039


Learn more about all of these events: http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/birthday-celebration.html


The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is dedicated to the artistic legacy of Georgia O'Keeffe, to defining its ongoing significance, and to the study and interpretation of American Modernism, late nineteenth century to the present. The Museum's collections, historic properties, exhibitions, Research Center, publications, and education programs contribute to scholarly discourse and inspire diverse audiences.


Image: Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, 1918. Gelatin silver print, 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches. Gift, The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation. ©Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Paper Making at Main Library for Friday Afternoon Art

Friday Afternoon Art* Paper Making

November 9, 2:00-4:00 pm

Offered at Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.

Ages 5-12

Registration Suggested

Call 955-6783 for more information.

All crafts are free. Supplies are provided.

*This Program runs every Friday (except Nov. 23rd) from October 5th to December 14th

Sponsored by The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library

Call for Artists for Southside

The Southside Branch Library, at 6599 Jaguar Drive, is accepting applications from artists interested in displaying their work for one month beginning in January 2013.  Applicants must live in the City of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County and be eligible for a Santa Fe Public Library card.  Please pick up and return applications at the Southside Library reference desk.

Contact John Pinkston at 505-955-2824 for more information.

Santa Fe, let’s support our vets!

Come on out and attend the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Sunday 11/11/2012!
The public is invited to the Plaza to watch the annual Veterans Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 11 and attend the ceremony immediately following the parade at the All Veteran’s Memorial Monument at the Bataan building at 11 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate in the parade, which begins at Fire Station #1 on Murales Road, winds around the Plaza, and then ends at the memorial. Music will be provided by the Santa Fe Concert Band and local elementary school choirs.

Please come out and thank a veteran for his or her service!

Since Veterans Day falls on a Sunday this year, the Main branch will be open. Feel free to watch the parade with us, and come check out a book from our collection to learn more about the ways our brave soldiers have made sacrifices time and time again for our freedoms.

Blog post and photo by AA

VOTE!!!

Today is the day!  Get out and vote if you haven't already!  You can find out where your polling place is at VoterView: https://voterview.state.nm.us/.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

(Photo by Ceridwen (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-2.0-fr (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/fr/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons)

Disaster Relief in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy – How to Help

(Photo from Wikimedia Commons of a New Jersey Pier)

It’s been a week since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, and recovery can be a long process.  Many are still without power, without gas, without basic necessities, and another storm is heading their way this week.  If you want to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, these sites offer a variety of links to check out.    

http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-sandy-victims/story?id=17598687

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/11/02/how-help-survivors-hurricane-sandysdf23432

Blog post by AA 

Magic in the Library this Friday and Saturday

The Santa Fe Public Library presents: A Magic Show featuring Mysto the Magi.

Presenting new astonishing magic, comedy, and storytelling, Mysto blends educational messages for children into his program. Please join us for this fun, free, and family friendly magic show.

Friday, November 9, 4:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783

Saturday, November 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828

Saturday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. at the La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Back to Normal!

Our catalog is up and running and we are back on track once again! Thank you so much for your patience while we upgraded our server. You should now be able to check your record, place holds, and do renewals by internet or phone.

 If you have any issues or questions, call us at 955-6803.

 http://catalog.ci.santa-fe.nm.us/

Mayor Coss Praises Library Volunteers in State of the City Speech

"It’s not just the city employees who make our City programs work, it’s also citizens who give their time and energy. Our senior services have benefited from more than one-hundred seventy-thousand volunteer hours from retired senior volunteers and senior companion volunteers, that amounts to more than 82 full-time employees. Our libraries benefited from more than thirteen-thousand volunteer hours last year, which is equivalent to more than six extra full-time employees. One thing these Library volunteers did was raise money to bring in teenagers and provide fun, safe, things to do. It worked. Our libraries brought in sixty percent more teenagers this year. Volunteers magnify the investment in our libraries and the services available to our seniors and youth and that makes this a stronger, healthier, more engaged community".

“PATHWAYS TO HEALTH, WEALTH AND THE DIGNITY OF WORK”

State of the City Speech 2012 – Mayor David Coss

October 23, 2012