Columbus Day Library Closures

All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of     Columbus Day.

All libraries will be open regular hours, 10 am - 6 pm, on Saturday, October 6.

Main Library will be open regular hours, 1-5 pm, on Sunday, October 7.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closures

All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The libraries will be open regular hours over the weekend:

Main Library:
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

La Farge Library:
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Southside Library:
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

Dragon Mask Craft

Make a Dragon Mask!

This free craft is open to children ages 5-12. All materials are provided. Registration is required, and starts 2 weeks before the craft.

Tuesday, January 24
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Southside Library
955-2828

Wednesday, January 25
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library
955-6783

Thursday, January 26
3:30-4:30 p.m.
La Farge Library
955-4863

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

PreSchool Storytime

Bring your kids ages 2-5 to PreSchool Story Time, where they'll enjoy stories, songs, finger games, puppets, and crafts. Best of all, it's free and no registration is required!

Tuesdays
La Farge Library
January 10 - May 1
10:30 am to 11:15 am

Wednesdays
Southside Library
January 11 - May 2
10:30 am to 11:15 am

Fridays
Main Library
January 13 - May 4
11:00 am to 11:45 am

For more information, call:
La Farge Children's: 955-4863
Southside Children's: 955-2828
Main Children's: 955-6783

Diane, the Magicienne

A Magic Program for All Ages

Friday, January 13
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Main Library

Saturday, January 14
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Southside Library

Saturday, January 14
1:30-2:30 p.m.
La Farge Library


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

January Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Attitudes of the Heart
Spiritual Landscapes
by Rezi Ghadimi

La Farge Library
Mental Health Issues
By the National Association of Mental Health and Casa Milagro

Southside Library
Colors of Santa Fe
Acrylics
by Patti Merrill

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

New Year's Holiday Closings

All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will close at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 31.

We will also be closed on Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2 for the New Year's Holiday.

All branches will resume normal hours at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 3.

May everyone have a healthy and happy holiday!

Photo by AA @Main

Christmas Holiday Closings

All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will close at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 24.

We will also be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holiday.

All branches will resume normal hours at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 27.

May everyone have a healthy and happy holiday!

Photo by AA @Main

December Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Drawings
by Elba Pineda-Philips

&
Small Works
by Janice St. Marie

La Farge Library
Pyramids and Coyotes
An Interpretative Installation
from Mister Fant's Ancient Mathematics Class
with a Christmas Motif

Southside Library
Faith in New Mexico
Digital Photographs
by Bill Todino

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Holiday Music with Andy Mason

Andy Mason will perform fascinating Christmas History and Trivia through music. It’s an opportunity for the whole family to sing along to their Holiday Favorites and get in the mood to celebrate the Season.

Thursday, December 8
La Farge Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Friday, December 9
Main Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Saturday, December 10
Southside Library
10:30 - 11:30 am

This free program is open to the public.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Holiday Paper Jewelry Craft

Monday, December 12
Main Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, December 13
Southside Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Thursday, December 15
La Farge Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Children ages 6-12 will enjoy making custom decorated paper brooches, charms, rings, or hanging mobiles and window ornaments for yourself or as a gift this holiday season.

All materials are provided for this free craft. Registration is required. Call your branch to register two weeks before the program.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Holiday Sale

Main Library
145 Washington Ave.

One Day Only!
Saturday, December 3
10 am to 4 pm

Open to the Public
No memberships required for any hours of this sale.

Quality books only, all individually priced.
Good for gifts or to add to personal library.

For more information, call 955-2839.

All sales sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.
Funds raised by the Friends are dedicated to purchasing new books for the Library.

Taking a Break

Happy Winter!

Our wildly popular Children's and Teen programs will be taking a break for the holidays.

For the week of November 21-25, Thanksgiving Week, there will be no PreSchool Story Time at all three branches. Also, the Teen Program at Southside will not be held on Thursday, November 24.

PreSchool Story Time is taking a winter break starting the week of December 19. Storytime will resume after the new year starting the week of January 9, 2012.

The Teen Programs are taking a break as well. The last one of the year will be on Thursday, December 15. They'll resume on Thursday, January 5, 2012.

In the meantime, check out the Children's page for some special holiday events that are fun for the whole family!

Photo of the Winter Wonderland courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Thanksgiving Closings

For the Thanksgiving Holiday, all Library Branches will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.

The Libraries will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 26.

Main Library
145 Washington Ave.
505-955-6780
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm

La Farge Library
1730 Llano St.
505-955-4860
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Closed Sunday

Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Dr.
505-955-2810
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Closed Sunday

Photo courtesy of NWTF

Main Art Committee Hiatus

The Art Committee at the Main Library will be on hiatus in December, 2011, and January, 2012. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 2:00 pm in the Pick Room at the Main Library.

The Art Committee selects the artwork for the Tybie Davis Satin Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. For more information, call 955-6717.

Clouds over Pedernal by Patricia Hodapp was part of the May 2008 exhibit at the Southside Branch Library.

Veterans Day Closings

All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

All branches will be open for regular hours on Thursday, November 10, and will resume regular hours on Saturday, November 12.

This year's Veterans Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1 on Murales Road, continues down Bishop’s Lodge and Washington and winds around the Plaza. It ends at the Bataan Memorial building where the Veteran’s Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.

Johnny Moon

And the Magic Hats Comedy Magic Show!

La Farge Library
Tuesday, November 8
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Southside Library
Wednesday, November 9
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Main Library
Thursday, November 10
3:30 - 4:30 pm

A funny, interactive and educational show with amazing magic effects and Krazy Komedy for Kids.

This program is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

November Art in the Library Galleries

Main Library
Multi-Image Panoramics
Film/Digital/B&W/Color
by Jack Hizny
&
Oldies But Goodies
by The Santa Fe Public Library Children's Department

La Farge Library
Nature's Whimsies
by Jon Price

Southside Library
Coast to Coast and In Between
Oil Paintings
by Doug Bootes

For more information, check our Art page.

For upcoming events, check our Calendar and Children's pages.

Native-Inspired Sand Painting

With FACT: Fine Arts for Children and Teens

A Free Art Workshop For Children Ages 6-12
In honor of Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 8
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Main Library
955-6783

Tuesday, November 15
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Southside Library
955-2828

Tuesday, November 22
3:30-5:00 p.m.
La Farge Library
955-4863

Make your own native-inspired sand painting. FACT instructor Robin Samadhi brings her solid experience as an artist and educator to guide children through a positive art-making experience.

Space is limited. All materials for the workshop will be provided.
Please call your library to register. Registration begins 2 weeks before the workshop.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Powalawu Sand Mosaic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Calligraphy with Sherry Bishop

A Free Workshop for Adults


Wednesday, November 2
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Dr.
955-2820

Wednesday, November 9
5:30 - 7:30 pm
La Farge Library
1730 Llano St.
955-4862

Wednesday, November 16
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Main Library
145 Washington Ave.
955-6781

This hands-on, two-hour workshop for adults is filled with tips and techniques for learning and working with calligraphy. Professional calligrapher Sherry Bishop will teach upper and lower cases of the Italic style of calligraphy. You will also learn about a variety of pens and their uses. Come and enjoy an engaging, interactive class. All supplies are provided.

Seating is limited. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the class. Call your library to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Calligraphy image by Jazzmanian courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.