Bischochito, the Police Department’s Elf, visits LaFarge Library

Bischochito visits with Tino the fish at LaFarge Library.  They are picking out books to read for the WRAP program so they can get fun prizes and books just for reading.  Hurry into your local branch to get a reading log as the program only runs through January 4th.  

City of Santa Fe Holiday Hours

City of Santa Fe business offices and Municipal Court will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday December 25, 2014 in observance of Christmas. In addition City of Santa Fe offices and Municipal Court will close at noon on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday January 1, 2015 for New Year’s Day.

Santa Fe Trails and Santa Fe Ride bus service will not operate Thursday, December 25, 2014 and Thursday, January 1, 2015, however will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and normal operating hours on Thursday, December 31, 2014 for New Year’s Eve.

Santa Fe Trails and Santa Fe Ride Will Provide Free Bus Service for the Canyon Road Farolito Walk Passengers can pick up the free bus service from Santa Fe Place Mall and the South Capitol Rail Runner Station and be transported to Canyon Road at Paseo de Peralta for the Canyon Road Farolito Walk. Hours of free service are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014 for all routes and service. Buses marked “special” will pick-up and drop-off continuously during this period.

Parking Facilities and street parking meters will be free in observation of the Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday.

Trash and Recycling Services will be picked up on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and Thursday, December 25, 2014. Regular trash and recycling will also occur on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and Thursday, January 1, 2014. Please have your recycling and solid waste out by 8:00 a.m.

Santa Fe Public Libraries will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in observance of Christmas. Libraries will also close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday January 1, 2015 for New Year’s Day.

Recreation Centers owned by the City of Santa Fe will close at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday December 25, 2014 in observance of Christmas. In addition recreation centers will close at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and will be closed on Thursday January 1, 2015 for New Year’s Day.

The Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station and Caja del Rio Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2014. For more information, please call Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency at 505-424-1850 or go to www.SantaFeRecycling.org.

Preschool Story Time Returns January 13-16

Legos at the Library, Dec. 27, Jan. 9-10

Holiday Greetings from the Santa Fe Public Library!

And don't forget that we will be closing at 1 p.m. on December 24th and closed all day on December 25th.

The following week we will be closing at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31st and closed all day on January 1st.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to All!

Friday Afternoon Art: Gift Making, Dec. 19 at Main

Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library Volunteers at City Council Receiving a Muchas Gracias Award for their 40th Anniversary, presented by Mayor Javier Gonzales

Reminder: Joy Ginther and the Pink Elephant Theatre, Dec. 12-13

Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library to be Honored at City Council with a Muchas Gracias Award for 40 years of Service

On Wednesday, December 10,  at 5:00 pm, the Mayor will honor the Friends of the Library with a Muchas Gracias Award In honor of their 40^th Anniversary.  Please plan to attend. City Council meetings begin at 5:00 pm at City Hall, Councilors Chambers.

City of Santa Fe Muchas Gracias for the

40^th Anniversary of the

Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library

Since 1974, the non-profit Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library has helped to support the Santa Fe Public Library by raising money to provide the resources for additional programming, much-needed materials and equipment, support for children’s summer reading and other programs, and special events throughout the year. The Friends commit their time and resources to preserve and enhance our libraries for generations today and tomorrow because they understand the critical importance of a well-funded library to our community.  In the past year, from July 2013 through June 2014, a total of 119 Friends volunteers contributed 9,425 hours of their time to support the Santa Fe Public Library.

Now, therefore, in honor of their fortieth anniversary and forty years of service to the community of Santa Fe, the City of Santa Fe presents this Muchas Gracias Award to the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

La Farge Branch Library to Close Early For Employee Christmas Party

All Library Employees will have an opportunity to attend the annual

City of Santa Fe Employee Christmas Party

SANTA FE, NM – The City of Santa Fe’s La Farge Branch, 1130 Llano,  will close early on Friday, December 12, 2014 to allow employees the time to attend the annual City of Santa Fe Employee Christmas Party.  The La Farge Branch will close to the public at 5:00 p.m.

Patrons will be able to use the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave. and the Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Drive, as they will remain open until 6:00 p.m. (normal Friday closing time).      

Library Contact Numbers:

Main Library—955-6781

Southside Library—955-2820

La Farge Branch—955-4862

For additional information, please contact Patricia Hodapp, Director of Libraries at 955-6788.  pchodapp@santafenm.gov                                               

Santa Fe Dulcimer Ensemble, Dec. 20 at Southside

Friday Afternoon Art: Printmaking, Dec. 12 at Main

Santa Fe Public Library Presents: WRAP, Our Annual Children's Winter Reading Program, December 20 - January 4

Tins & Tubs Decorating Craft, Dec. 16-17

Mayor Gonzales with Southside Library Staff

Holiday Sale at the Main Library, Saturday, Dec. 10

2015 SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS

MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY 2^ND TUESDAY AT THE MAIN LIBRARY AT 4:30 p.m.

January 13^th   

February 10^th      

March 10^th     

April 14^th         

May 12^th       

June 9^th      

July 14^th       

August 11^th       

September 8^th     

October 13^th       

November 10^th     

December 8^th      

Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library have joined #GivingTuesday, a new national day dedicated to giving, similar to the way Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are synonymous with holiday shopping.

The Friends are an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to support the public library by providing funding, advocacy, programming, services, and materials that enrich the diverse community it serves. Virtually every penny donated to the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library directly supports:

• Expanded materials collections, including audio and video titles, electronic databases, books in Spanish, language programs, large print books, audio books, and e-books.
• Children and family programs such as the summer reading program, after school programs, pre-school story times, and Books and Babies.
• Author presentations and lectures

We hope you will join us by making a tax-deductible contribution on December 2nd to demonstrate your support for the Santa Fe Public Library.

There are two easy ways to make your GivingTuesday donation:

1. Donate online
2. Mail your check payable to “Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.”
   Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library
   P.O. Box 31332
   Santa Fe, NM 87594

Thanks in advance for your generous support of the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library!

Meet the Mayor at Southside, Tomorrow, Dec. 3rd

Mayor Meets Individually With Constituents!

No Appointment Necessary, First Come, First Serve Sign-up Opportunity

SANTA FE, NM – The next in a series of face-to-face, “Meet the Mayor” events will take place this Wednesday, December 3. Santa Feans will have the opportunity to meet with directly with Mayor Javier M. Gonzales for 5-7 minutes each to discuss the municipal issues they care most about. No appointment is necessary and meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. All residents of Santa Fe are invited to ask questions, discuss ideas or concerns, or just say hello.

When:             Wednesday, December 3^rd, 2014
                        5:30-7:30 PM

Where:            Southside Library

                        6599 Jaguar Drive

                       

Have a question about city government? An issue you'd like to bring to the City Council's attention? Or just curious about what the Mayor and Council do? Stop by and chat with Mayor Javier M. Gonzales during his public office hours. No appointment necessary. If you have any questions, please contact the Frank Cordero at 505-955-6342 or e-mail him at fxcordero@santafenm.gov.

Joy Ginther and the Pink Elephant Theatre, Dec. 12-13

Updated Holds Policy To Take Effect Jan. 1, 2015