Opera Makes Sense Concert Series, next concert is June 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Main

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Libraries Rock! Summer Reading 2018: The Flying Debris Show, June 8-10 at all locations

Libraries Rock! Summer Reading 2018 Bicycle Prizes

Sign up and read this summer for your chance to win a bicycle, courtesy of Santa Fe Century, with the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program at the Santa Fe Public Library!

June 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 June:

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Dirk Wales, “Inspiration & Storytelling: Creating Children’s Books” (Prints).

Main Library Display Cases: Children’s Summer Reading Program 2018: Libraries Rock!, displays by Atlaya Elementary School and the SFPL Children’s Dept.

La Farge Branch Library: Children’s Summer Reading Program 2018: Libraries Rock!

Southside Branch Library: Peter Coleman, “Still @ it” (Oil paintings).

Family Movie Matinee: The Little Mermaid, Saturday, June 9th at Southside

Filmed in New Mexico, presented by film historian Jeff Berg, Saturday, June 16 at the Main Library

In recent years, New Mexico has seen a huge increase in the number of films and television shows that have helped bring a lot of revenue into the state.  Feature films such as 'Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot', where New Mexico 'stars' as Afghanistan and the very successful new Western, 'Hostiles', and of course 'Breaking Bad' have helped New Mexico become "Tamalewood".  

But how about in years past? Did the state see film productions prior to the current incentive program?  Definitely so, and New Mexico film historian/author, Jeff Berg, whose book 'New Mexico Filmmaking (Arcadia Press, 2015) covers the subject in great detail, will be at the Santa Fe Public Library’s Main Library (145 Washington Ave.) on Saturday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room to share a touch of the state's film history with you.

Using film clips from movies made in and around Santa Fe, including 1936's 'Texas Rangers', one of the first New Mexico made movies to be Oscar nominated, 'Fancy Pants', which stars Bob Hope in his only New Mexico 'appearance', and the unforgettable 'Lust in the Dust', with Tab Hunter and Divine, this FREE presentation will last about 90 minutes and includes live narration and is enhanced by audience participation. Afterwards, check out the Library’s display of DVDs filmed in New Mexico that you can check out and bring home with your library card!

MoCNA 5th Annual Family Day, Saturday, June 2nd

City Offices, Most Services Closed Monday to Observe Memorial Day

The City of Santa Fe sends our thanks to the veterans and their families who have served our country, and wishes everyone in our community a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.  

All City of Santa Fe offices, Municipal Court, Libraries, and Recreation Centers will be closed on Monday to observe Memorial Day. Santa Fe Trails buses and the Santa Fe Ride and Santa Fe Pickup programs will not run. All offices and services will resume normal schedules on Tuesday.

Environmental Services Division does not stop work on holidays, so we will be collecting trash and recycling on our normal Monday schedule. Please have your containers out by 8:00am if your pickup day is Monday.

New session of Spanish/Bilingual Books and Babies

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Postponed: Public computer outage, 10:00 a.m. until noon, Tuesday, May 22

Update: the previously announced computer outage at Main has been postponed until next week. The public computers at the Main Library will be down from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 22nd for an upgrade. The public wi-fi will not be affected and patrons can access the Internet with their personal devices during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Welcome Chess Enthusiasts! Santa Fe Public Library presents: “How to Beat Magnus Carlsen”, May 29 at La Farge

Jim Johnston of the Santa Fe Rooks will present a class on chess strategy entitled “How to beat Magnus Carlsen, World Chess Champion" on Tuesday, May 29 at the La Farge Branch Library (1730 Llano St.).

Jim will lead the class through solving a tactical puzzle as a warm-up activity and then examine in depth a recent game between two of the best players in the world.

When:  Tuesday, May 29^th   from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Where:   La Farge Community Room (1730 Llano St.)

Presented by:  Jim Johnston, Santa Fe Rooks Organizer

Libraries Rock, Summer Reading Starts May 21!

Shabdpren and Amarpreet are two young readers, always anxious to find a great new read and helping the library get dressed up for “Libraries Rock,” our 2018 Summer Reading theme.  It’s going to be a ROCKIN’ summer!

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Fiesta Para Bebés is this Saturday!

Santa Fe Public Library will be among the many great participants at the fourth annual Fiesta Para Bebés! We will be handing out free books and our own Dahlia from Books and Babies will be performing at 1:00 p.m.

Santa Fe Bandstand 2018 Lineup Announced!

https://santafebandstand.org/

Great American Read Book Report Contest at the Main Library and La Farge

Check out one of the many selections on display at the Main Library and La Farge for the Great American Read, read it, and fill out your book report.

Then come back for more books and to turn in your report to the Reference Desk.

The best four reports, judged by eloquence, humor, and comprehension, will win an awesome prize!

Winners will be notified by late June to pick up their prizes.

To find out more about the Great American Read and the PBS series that will premiere on May 22nd, go to http://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/.

RB Digital Cancellation

As of Sunday, May 6, 2018, the Santa Fe Public Libraries will no longer provide access to RB Digital. 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

All patrons can continue to access audio books on both Hoopla and Overdrive.

Summer Reading displays at the Main Library

The Main Library is gearing up for Summer Reading Program which begins May 23^rd and Atalaya School is just as excited as we are!  We thank them for their incredible display.  If your youth organization would like to create a display to promote SFPL Summer Reading Programs, please contact the children’s desk at 955-6837.

May 2018 Art Displays at SFPL

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

Main Library, Satin/Reichman Memorial Art Gallery: Bill Todino, “New Mexico in Black & White” (Photography).

La Farge Branch Library: Kathy Marquez, “Paper Art Cards”.

Southside Branch Library: Jacob Vargas, “Artwork of Old Gen. City” (Digital multimedia).

Summer Reading starts soon! Kudos to Susan at Southside for these rockin' window displays!

Family Movie Matinee: Coco, May 12 at Southside