Call for Artists at the Main Library

Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., should fill out a Main Library Art Application. The Art Committee will meet next on January 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pick Room at the Main Library to meet with prospective artists and schedule art shows for the year. For more information, please see our website: http://santafelibrary.org/artwork-exhibits/.

The Santa Fe Public Library accepts applications from local artists for consideration of art exhibits. All applicants must live in the city or county of Santa Fe, be eligible for a library card, and follow the Information and Exhibit Guidelines and Art Exhibit Policy.

Last chance to view the Confinement in the Land of Enchantment at Southside until December 11

You still have a chance to see the Confinement in the Land of Enchantment exhibit 

at the Southside Branch Library until Tuesday, December 11.

We graciously thank the NMJACL for the opportunity to host this amazing exhibit!

Friday Afternoon Art on Dec. 7 is a stop on the new Holiday Passport from the Santa Fe Arts Commission

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission is excited to announce the launch of the Holiday Youth Culture Passport. Based on the successful Summer Youth Culture Passport, the Holiday Passport offers kids and their guardians free events happening in Santa Fe from December 1, 2018 through January 1, 2019. 

The Holiday Passport is available on a just-launched smartphone application, making it easy to use. The app is available to Android users on at Google Play and iPhone users on iTunes. It is free to download and use:

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/…/sf-youth-culture-pa…/id1403586255
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

The next Friday Afternoon Art (Gift Making: December 7) is listed as one of the stops.  It's digital application only.  Families download the app, scan the code, and the kids can claim a prize also (from the SFAC).

“Made on Route 66” film presentation at the Main Library, Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.

Load the family into the VW bus, hop into your jalopy, rev up your Thunderbird! New Mexico film historian Jeff Berg presents a FREE motion picture road trip along Route 66!  

"Made on Route 66" is a compilation series showcasing movies made along the Mother Road; it will play at the Main Library (145 Washington Ave.) on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

The show will screen clips from beloved movies ('The Grapes of Wrath', 'Rain Man') and buried treasures, such as 'Damnation Alley' and 'Starman' and several other Arizona, New Mexico and California-made films as well. Berg provides behind-the-scenes anecdotes along with tongue-in-cheek and critical insight along the way and audience participation is strongly encouraged. 

Additional featured film clips will include 'How the West Was Won', 'Easy Rider', 'Route 66', 'Forrest Gump' and 'Mars Attacks!', among many others. It will truly be a nostalgic trip down memory lane on one of the most famous and celebrated (and well-traveled) roads in the world.

Jeff Berg is a Santa Fe, NM-based freelance writer, film reviewer, and New Mexico film historian. He was also a board member and event planner for the Mesilla Valley Film Society in Las Cruces, NM for 12 years and the Assistant Manager of the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe.

For the past eight years, he has traveled around New Mexico from corner to corner presenting his noted film clip series which features clips of movies made in New Mexico, doing live narration for each show. 

As a writer, Berg's work has authored two books, 'New Mexico Filmmaking' * a history of movies made in NM, and the brand new 'Historic Movie Theatres of NM', released in July. His work has appeared in numerous regional publications including New Mexico and True West Magazines, Film Comment Magazine, Desert Exposure (Silver City, NM), and the Santa Fe New Mexican. 

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

December 2018 Art Displays at the Santa Fe Public Library

Stop by and peruse our great art shows that will be on display during the month of December:

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Ruth Meaders, “Deep in the Heart of Art,” (Oils and Acrylics).

Main Library Display Cases: WRAP Children’s Winter Reading Program 2018.

La Farge Branch Library: Beth Cooper, "Pastels".

Southside Branch Library: Last chance to see the Confinement in the Land of Enchantment show. It will be up until December 12th.

City Sets Up Series of Direct Email Communications Options for Residents

Starting this winter, the City of Santa Fe will be increasing its emphasis on email to communicate directly with residents on a range of topics. We’re starting by asking residents to sign-up online to be a part of one or more email networks of their choice.

When you sign up for a list, we’ll start reaching out to you by email—not too much, we promise not to start spamming your inbox—just enough to keep you up-to-date on the topics of your choice.

Email options will include information from the City regarding City Hall happenings, City-sponsored community events, Council District specific information, and more. The full list is below.  To register please visit https://www.santafenm.gov/community_engagement.

Initial distribution lists include:

·         District 1

·         District 2

·         District 3

·         District 4 

·         Mayor Updates

·         City Hall Happenings

·         City Sponsored Community Events

·         Resident E-Newsletter (a monthly summary of news from all over Santa Fe)

·         Closures / Orange Barrel Report

As the City Council and the Mayor work to prioritize making the City the most user-friendly in the country, they are improving the way the City engages with residents and neighborhoods. The Santa Fe email network is a continuation of that effort, which has included Meet the Mayor events, Council on Your Corner meetings, the City Manager’s weekly newsletter, and the establishment of the Constituent and Council Services Office.

Mayor Webber said, “We take our relationship with Santa Fe residents and neighborhoods very seriously. Communicating directly with our residents by email is a clear and convenient way to be transparent and improve communication as we build better relationships with our community.”

City Manager Erik Litzenberg said, “Our goal is to be the most user-friendly City government we can be, and this is one more in a series of steps we’re taking in our commitment to increased public awareness and engagement.” 

“This is the first step in establishing a new communication path with our constituents. There’s so much happening at City Hall, it can be hard to keep track. So we are building a tool to help our residents stay up-to-date on everything they want to know about their City government,” said Kristine Mihelcic, Constituent and Council Services Director.  

Change in Interlibrary Loan Service for December 2018

Due to staff shortages, we will not accept new Interlibrary Loan requests during the month of December.  We will process all requests made in November and will make them available to patrons in December.  ILL books due in December must be returned by their due dates.

Please note that starting in January, each patron may submit a maximum of 3 Interlibrary Loan requests per month. We apologize for the inconvenience and will begin accepting Interlibrary Loan requests again in January 2019.

Seeking Candidates for the Santa Fe Public Library Board

The Santa Fe Public Library is seeking candidates for the Library Board. Ideal candidates are actively involved in our community with an open mind to a 21^st Century library system in Santa Fe. We are seeking potential Library Board candidates with skills in any of the following: technology, new media, and computer literacy; youth advocacy; knowledge of local government; urban planning; or community development.

There is one City position available to applicants that live within the Santa Fe city limits. Library Board members serve for three years without compensation. 

City members are appointed by the Mayor to represent the residents of Santa Fe. The seven member Library Board was created as an advisory board to the City Council and is charged with working with the Library Administration to provide advice on policies such as the use of the library, book selection, acceptance of gifts and bequests, management and operation, and other appropriate matters. The Library Board meets monthly.

 Interested residents may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a resume to:

 Maria Finley

 Santa Fe Public Library

145 Washington Avenue

 Santa Fe, NM 87501

Or hand deliver to the Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, by 5:00 pm on November 30, 2018.

For more information call 955-6789.

Thanksgiving Closure

All Public Library locations will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday

Thursday, November 22  &

Friday, November 23

The libraries will reopen on Saturday, November 24

Tech Talk: Cloud Computing with Google Drive, November 27 at the Main Library

Main Library Holiday Book Sale

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library will hold their Holiday Book Sale in the Community Room at the Main Library on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We will be selling gift quality books, holiday-themed CDs and DVDs and more! The sale is open to the public all day, no members-only hours.

Big Adventure Comics Hosts Local Comics Creators for Sale and Presentations November 17

Big Adventure Comics in Santa Fe presents Local Comic Creators At Your Local Comic Shop on Saturday, November 17, 1:00-4:00. New Mexico-based comic writers and artists, and members of 7000 BC, the Northern New Mexico comic creators nonprofit, will have their creator-owned books for sale. At 2:00, cartoonist and educator Alec Longstreth will discuss his graphic novel Basewood, and at 2:30 writer and artist Turner Mark-Jacobs will present his process for creating his watercolor art.

As part the afternoon’s talks, Alec says, “I'll share story outlines, early character designs, and show examples of my cartooning process including pencils and inks,” and Turner says, “I’ll have sketches and finished art as well as tools to show how I work.” All participants in Local Comic Creators At Your Local Comic Shop will be have their work for sale and be available throughout the afternoon to discuss it.

Kevin Drennan, owner of Big Adventure comics, says “we're fortunate to have such a diverse range of comics-making talent locally and we're happy to be able to give them this opportunity to showcase their hard work."

Big Adventure Comics is located at 418 Montezuma Avenue, Suite C, in the Jean Cocteau Building in the Railyard.

 About Big Adventure Comics

Big Adventure Comics is northern New Mexico's only comic shop, stocking a broad range of books in a variety of styles and genres for all ages and tastes. It is also Santa Fe's premier gaming destination, and hosts regular Magic: The Gathering events. 505-992-8783. http://www.bigadventurecomics.com

 About 7000 BC

7000 BC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to teaching comics-making and providing opportunities for New Mexico-based comics creators. http://www.7000bc.org/

City Marks Veterans Day with Parade Sunday, Holiday Closures Monday

This Veterans Day marks the 100^th Anniversary of the 1918 Armistice that was the unofficial end to World War I. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11^th because of the Armistice, which was enacted in the 11^th hour on the 11^th day of the 11^th month.

The City will mark the holiday with the annual Veterans Day parade on Sunday, starting at 10:00am and progressing from Ft. Marcy down Bishop’s Lodge and Washington to the Plaza. A ceremony will follow at the Bataan Memorial. (Route map attached)

On Monday, all administrative offices, city libraries, the Municipal Court, and recreation centers will be closed. Environmental Services Division will have regular scheduled collection for commercial and residential recycling and solid waste. Residential customers will need to have their recycling and solid waste placed at curbside by 8:00 a.m.

Santa Fe Trails, Santa Fe Pick-Up Shuttle and Santa Fe Ride services will operate on a Saturday Service Schedule, with one exception: To facilitate transit service to and from the Santa Fe Place Mall, NM 599 Rail Runner Station, Santa Fe Community College, the Academy for Technology and the Classics and other institutions and businesses who are not closed, Santa Fe Trails will operate the Route 22 on its regular weekday schedule on this day.

If you have questions about this schedule, please call 505-955-2001 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you.  Alternatively, visit our website at www.takethetrails.com.

Other Public Transportation Services on Veteran’s Day:

New Mexico Rail Runner Express – Operates on its Sunday Service (http://www.nmrailrunner.com/)

North Central Regional Transit District - No Service, with the exception of the RTD255 Mountain Trail Route (www.ncrtd.org)

New Mexico Park & Ride – No Service (http://dot.state.nm.us/en/Park_and_Ride.html)

REMINDER: VETERANS RIDE FOR FREE YEAR ROUND

In recognition of all Veterans, with Resolution 2015-99 the City Council authorized the Transit Division to develop a program to provide FREE rides on Santa Fe Trails bus system and Santa Fe Ride paratransit program for United States Veterans year round.

To obtain free rides, Veterans need to show the driver one of the following:

·         Veterans Affair ID Card

·         DD214 with Photo ID

·         Driver’s License with Veteran Status

·         Rio Metro Freedom Pass

·         Santa Fe Trails Veterans ID Card

A Santa Fe Trails Veteran ID Card can be obtained by visiting the Santa Fe Trails Administrative Offices at 2931 Rufina Street and showing one of the above documents listed above.

All facilities will re-open for regular hours on Tuesday.

ALL RIDES ON SANTA FE TRAILS BUS ROUTES AND SANTA FE RIDE VEHICLES ARE FREE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With Resolution 2014-79 the Santa Fe City Council authorized the Transit Division to provide FREE rides on all Santa Fe Trails Bus Routes and Santa Fe Ride Vehicles for all Santa Fe Municipal Elections and Santa Fe County Primary and General Elections.  Tuesday November 6, 2018 is a General Election Day.

Santa Fe Trails Bus and Santa Fe Pick-up services have routes and stops that are no more than a half mile (10 minute walk) from all the Voting Convenience Centers within its service area.  See the table below and the attached graphics for more details.  All are encouraged to consider taking advantage of the FREE bus service to go vote or use it as an opportunity to try Santa Fe’s Public Transportation System.

For more information or trip planning, contact the Transit Divisions Call Center at 505-955-2001 or visit www.TakeTheTrails.com.

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Election Day is November 6

Whether you consider voting a right or a responsibility, or both, now is the time to gather your wits. Early voting has begun, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6^th. The ballot is busy enough with federal, state, and local matters to justify some preparation. Consider these sources of information:

League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters has been the national workhorse providing nonpartisan election information for many decades. Here is the Santa Fe LWV voter guide: https://www.lwvsfc.org/uploads/7/9/7/7/7977240/lw_voter_guide_november_2018_fin.pdf.

NMVote.org

NMVote.org is the New Mexico Secretary of State portal for voter information such as voter registration, polling places, candidate lists, absentee ballot requests, etc. http://nmvote.org .

Click on “Find my Registration and Election Information” for personalized voting info including sample ballots.

Bonds for Libraries

On your ballot, Bond Question B is about libraries—the act “authorizes the issuance and sale of library acquisition bonds,” not to exceed $12.8 million, which will be used by school, public, academic, and tribal libraries for library materials and electronic needs. For information, see https://www.nmbondsforlibraries.org/

Bond Question B basically asks to continue the same amount of support for libraries approved by voters in previous years. Libraries in Santa Fe County would get a total of $656,000, with Santa Fe Public Library receiving about $220,000, dedicated to print and non-print information resources (e.g. books, ebooks, downloadable audio, online magazine and newspaper access, etc.) as well as certain kinds of Internet computer equipment. All Bond funds are used for resources for the public.

More Informed Voting

The Internet abounds in election information … of all kinds. Some are committed to neutrality as part of their mission, such as https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia:About and https://votesmart.org/. Many newspapers and other organizations support their own election news sites.

It’s an obvious quote, but: “Every election is determined by the people who show up.”

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Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind

In conjunction with the traveling exhibit, Confinement in the Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque author, Cynthia Grady, will read from her new picture book, Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind.

Come hear the experiences of imprisoned Japanese American children in their own words. Activities and book signing to follow.
Suitable for children ages 4 – 10.

Saturday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.

Santa Fe Public Library - La Farge Branch

Oliver La Farge Branch
1730 Llano Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

Commuters, the City wants to hear from you!

The Office of Affordable Housing is helping to distribute a survey about the housing needs of Santa Fe’s workforce. See the Santa Fe Housing Action Coalition's website for details:  https://santafehousingaction.org/

English survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofSFEng

The survey is also available in Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CitySFSpan

Opening a Teen Banking Account, October 24th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at La Farge Branch Library

Teens! Worried about surviving on minimum wage? Want to know how you’ll manage your own finances in the 21st century? Join us at the La Farge Branch of Santa Fe Public Library in the months of September, October, and November to learn about basic money management, managing your own teen bank account, and test your skills at our Reality Fairs.

Financial Literacy for Teens at La Farge: Guadalupe Credit Union will visit teens at the La Farge Branch of Santa Fe Public Library twice a month for financial literacy. Young and emerging adults will learn about basic money management, banks and credit unions, and opening their own bank account. Teens can test their financial literacy skills in November at a Reality Fair.

Friday Afternoon Art: Dia De Los Muertos, October 26 at Southside

Books, Babies, Cantos, y Cuentos, 30 Octubre - 19 Diciembre!

Fall 2018 Book Sale at Southside, October 20-21

What
     Specially-priced Books in the Café, Discount Books in the Community Room
    Open to the public both days, no members-only hours

When
     Saturday, October 20th from 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
               Discount & Specially-priced Books
    Sunday, October 21st from 1:00–4:00 PM
               Bag Day — just $10.00 a bag        
Where
     Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive

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Attention Teachers: All teachers with school ID may take books for their classrooms free of charge on Sunday starting at 2:00 PM.

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Proceeds from the Friends bookstores and book sales go to support our Santa Fe public libraries, purchasing new books or other media and supporting library programs. Our bookstores and book sales are staffed by volunteers from the Friends. Perhaps you would like to volunteer? Working a book sale is a fun way to help the Library and meet new Friends!

Photos from the Come Play With Play session of Friday Afternoon Art

(Photos by SR)

First Community Seed Library Meet-Up is Tomorrow!

Free Legal Fair, October 20 at the GCCC

All Libraries Closed Monday, October 8 for Indigenous Peoples Day

On Monday, October 8^th, City Administrative Offices, the Municipal Court, Libraries and Recreation Centers will be closed in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. Santa Fe Trails’ buses, Santa Fe Ride Paratransit and Santa Fe Pickup Shuttles will operate on the Saturday schedule. The Environmental Services Division will have regular scheduled collection for commercial and residential recycling and solid waste. Residential customers will need to have their recycling and solid waste placed at curbside by 8:00 a.m.

School Age Button Craft, Oct. 17 at Main

October 2018 Art Displays at the Santa Fe Public Library

Stop by and peruse our great art shows that will be on display during the month of October:

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Kathryn Alexander, “Animal Portraits”.

La Farge Branch Library: Barbara Howard, “Corn Husk Figures”.

Southside Branch Library: Cynthia Hinkley, “Connections”.

“SANTA FE STANDS WITH IMMIGRANTS” A PUBLIC PHOTO MURAL PROJECT

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission announces their partnership with the Santa Fe Dreamers Project to present Santa Fe Stands with Immigrants a photo mural project designed to show our support for the immigrant community in Santa Fe. It is a project developed by the Santa Fe Dreamers Project in collaboration with the Railyard Park Conservancy, United Way, the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, the Center for Contemporary Arts, and the Alas de Agua Art Collective. The photo murals are beautiful, large scale ephemeral works of art representing the positive message that Santa Fe Stands with Immigrants designed to be displayed on walls around the city and visually stitch our community together.

Created by Sylvia Johnson (Creative Director) and Anne Staveley (Artist/Photographer), the murals also include images taken by six local photographers. Each mural is unique and incorporates a selection of portraits of Santa Feans who had their photo taken to show their support for immigrants interspersed with larger than life photographs of Santa Fe Dreamers Project staff and volunteers holding signs that say ‘Santa Fe Stands with Immigrants’ in both English and Spanish.  Community members are involved in the collaborative installation process. The images are printed on paper in black and white, and then applied to the wall surface in sheets using simple wallpaper paste. The murals will last for several months and then can be washed off with water. This project is designed for community engagement, enjoyment, and participation.

There will be two participating City locations (among 4 others throughout Santa Fe) which include Oliver La Farge Library at 1730 Llano Street (available for viewing on Friday, September 14) as well as the Santa Fe Regional Airport at 121 Aviation Drive (available for viewing in October).  The project will be on display through early winter 2018.

We encourage the public to visit the two City locations as well as the many others throughout our community.  For more information on the project and the Santa Fe Dreamers Project please visit:  www.santafedreamersproject.org.

(Previous mural at the Center for Contemporary Arts)

 The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission (SFAC), an agency within the municipal government of the City of Santa Fe, provides leadership by and for City government in supporting arts and cultural affairs.  The SFAC also recommends programs and policies that develop, sustain and promote artistic excellence in the community.  For more information contact the SFAC at 505-955-6707, email artscommission@santafenm.gov, or by fax 505-955-6671.

Detect Fake News course at SFCC

Fall session of Friday Afternoon Art starts next week at Southside!

Fire and Hops Benefit for the La Farge Branch Library, Wednesday, September 19, 5-10 p.m.

September 2018 Art Exhibits

Stop by and peruse our great art shows that will be on display during the month of September:

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Raquel Underwood, “New Mexico Landscapes and Still Life”, (Oils).

Main Library Display Cases: Albuquerque Croak & Dagger chapter of Sisters in Crime

La Farge Branch Library: Elodie Holmes, “Glass Art”.

Southside Branch Library: Magdalena Castaneda, “Interpretations of New Mexico & Portrait Work”

(Oils).

Financial Literacy for Teens starts tomorrow at La Farge

Financial Literacy at La Farge: Guadalupe Credit Union will visit teens at the La Farge Branch of Santa Fe Public Library twice a month for financial literacy. Young and emerging adults will learn about basic money management, banks and credit unions, and opening their own bank account. Teens can test their financial literacy skills in November at a Reality Fair.

Reality Fair:

Participating in a Reality Fair propels youth through the personal financial management process, including career selection, budgeting for housing, transportation, luxuries, and more. Each teen receives a folder detailing his or her personal information specific to their career choice. After calculating their take-home pay, they create a monthly spending plan as they progress through booths representing various expenses they may incur, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, insurance, home furnishings, savings, investments, entertainment and credit. Based on their lifestyle scenario, they will also see alternatives provided and make choices based on their own values, goals and resources.

Teens! Worried about surviving on minimum wage? Want to know how you’ll manage your own finances in the 21st century? Join us at the La Farge Branch of Santa Fe Public Library in the months of September, October, and November to learn about basic money management, managing your own teen bank account, and test your skills at our Reality Fairs.

When:

Basic Money Management Sept. 12^th

Basic Money Management Sept. 26^th

Intro to Banks and Credit Unions Oct. 10^th

Opening a Teen Banking Account Oct. 24^th

Reality Fair Nov. 14^th

Reality Fair Nov. 28^th

All programs are from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Mystery Writers from Croak and Dagger Answer Your Questions on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library

Writing… It's Mysterious: Mystery Writers Answer Your Questions on Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Join Sisters in Crime, the New Mexico Chapter of Croak and Dagger for an afternoon of mystery and intrigue as mystery writers from all sorts of sub-genres share the ins and outs of writing a mystery!

Croak and Dagger members will be here to answer your questions with expertise in writing cozy, historical, police procedural, thriller, and forensic genres (to name a few). Come with questions and leave inspired!

Main Library Fall Book Sale

September 15 & 16: Main Library Fall Book Sale, 145 Washington Avenue
Specially-priced Books (Southwest Room) & Discount Books (Tatum Community Room)
  • Saturday 15th: FRIENDS Members only 10:00 AM–Noon, Open to the Public Noon–4:00 PM
  • Sunday 16th: 1:00–4:00 PM, Open to the Public, Bag Day in the Tatum Community Room

Attention Teachers: All teachers with school ID may take discount books for their classrooms free of charge on Sunday 16th beginning at 2:00 PM.

La Farge Branch Library will now be open on Sundays, starting September 2, 2018

The La Farge Branch Library will open its doors on Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. starting Sunday, September 2, 2018. Books and other materials will be available at the branch as well as internet computer access.  To check on programs or other information on the La Farge Branch, go to the Library’s calendar on its website www.santafelibrary.org.

Branch manager Kathryn Spangle stated, “The staff of the La Farge Branch Library are pleased to be back in the building and now able to serve their community seven days a week”.

La Farge Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting

Thanks to our first patron for La Farge's Children's Room and their ribbon cutting skills!

All Libraries Closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018

All locations of the Santa Fe Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 3 for the Labor Day holiday. All locations will re-open at their normal times on Tuesday, September 4.

La Farge Branch Library to re-open to the public on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

The La Farge Branch Library will re-open to the public at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018. The La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, has been closed due to flooding damage sustained in the City’s major storm in late July.

Books and other materials will be available at the branch as well as internet computer access.  On Wednesday, Books and Babies will return at 10:30 a.m., for children 6 months to two years and their caregivers. Other programming will return to its regular schedule.  To check on programs or other information on La Farge Branch, go to the Library’s calendar on its website www.santafelibrary.org.

Branch manager Kathryn Spangle stated, “The Santa Fe Public Library would like to thank our wonderful community for their support! The outpouring of assistance from people with offers of book donations and contributions to the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library are heartwarming.  Donations from individuals, fundraising events at the Violet Crown Cinema and Casa Chimayo Restaurant, plus Rep. Ben Ray Lujan’s efforts to obtain and ship replacement books from the Library of Congress will bolster the children’s book collection.”

Library Director Patricia Hodapp thanked City workers for their hard efforts, “Santa Fe city workers and their long hours of cleaning and repairing the damage were appreciated. Not only did staff and volunteers help the night of the storm, they have worked tirelessly to get the branch ready to open.”

La Farge Branch safely passed air quality testing performed by Havona Environmental and Keers Remediation which allowed the branch to reopen.

Career Talks for Teens, every first Wednesday starting in September at the La Farge Branch Library

Career Talks: Beginning in September, the La Farge branch of the Santa Fe Public Library will host monthly Career Talks for teens that will bring in professionals to share about their career. The goal is to expose high school students to interesting, in-demand careers and give them the opportunity to network with professionals. The professionals will give a brief (< 20 minute) talk about what they do and how they began their career and then allow time for questions, discussion, and/or a hands-on demonstration of their work.

When: Career Talks will begin September and will be ongoing, every first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

“Teens! Meet interesting professionals with in-demand careers, learn how they got their start and take the opportunity to network! Presenters range from Firemen to Filmmakers, Cartoonist to Curators, Department of Defense to Graphic Designers, Lawyers, Nurses and more! Join us at the La Farge branch of Santa Fe Public Library the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and get inspired about your own career path!”

Sponsored by Opportunity Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Public Library.

SFPL at the Southside Famer's Market

The Santa Fe Public Library visited El Mercado del Sur to share the library love on Tuesday! We told people about our different Books and Babies programs (in both English and Spanish), digital resources, and gave out over 50 books to community members who promised to visit the library. Last week, we visited the National Night Out on the Plaza and gave away over 100 books. We’ll be visiting other locations in the coming weeks so keep your eyes open!

Indian Market Sidewalk Sale at Main, Saturday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library will hold a one day Indian Market book sale on Saturday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the Main Library.

The sale will feature Indian Market themed books specially chosen for the market as well as discount books.  Stop by to purchase some great books at great prices.

All proceeds from the sale of donated materials are used to purchase new resources and support programs for the Santa Fe Public Libraries.

More Bicycle Winners!