Make something. Find your next great read. Spend time together. Below, you can find information on what’s happening at Las Cruces Public Libraries this fall and winter.
Free programs for all ages!
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Banned Books Club: Frankenstein
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
Discuss Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with the Banned Books Club.
Game Day
Find fellow players for board games and role-playing games. Choose from library games or bring your own. Participate in a self-regulated puzzle exchange: take a puzzle, leave a puzzle.
Lil’ Pumpkins Parade
Go trick-or-treating around the library with your little pumpkins after Rhythm Roundup!
Grandparents and Grandkids Movie Afternoon
Bring your grandchildren to the Munson Senior Center Branch Library for an after-school movie.
Romance Discussion Group: Romances Related to Diwali
Wednesday, November 4 | Time to be confirmed
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Conference Room and online
Adults · Free · No registration required
Read a Diwali-related romance, then come together for a discussion. Bring book recommendations if you have them.
Big Reads: The Grapes of Wrath — Book Discussions
Thursday, November 5 | 6–7 PM
Monday, November 16 | 11 AM–12 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Conference Room
Adults · Free · No registration required
Discuss John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath at either of two book discussions. These programs are offered in partnership with Empower New Mexico, which received a Big Reads grant for the novel.
It’s a Magical Day Movie Marathon
Saturday, November 7 | Movies begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3:15 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Kiva Room
All ages · Free · No registration required
In honor of National Magic Day, our First Saturday Movie Marathon features a series of movies about stage magicians.
Big Reads: The Grapes of Wrath — Movie Screening
Saturday, November 14 | 11 AM–1:15 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Kiva Room
Adults · Free · No registration required
Watch the movie based on John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. This screening is offered in partnership with Empower New Mexico as part of its Big Reads programming.
Star Trek Trivia
Saturday, November 21 | 12–1 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Roadrunner Room
All ages · Free · No registration required
Test your Star Trek knowledge! Compete in teams of up to six people.
Game Day
Saturday, November 28 | 9 AM–5:30 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Board Room
All ages · Free · No registration required
Find fellow players for board games and role-playing games. Choose from the library’s selection or bring your own games. A self-regulated puzzle exchange will also be available: take a puzzle, leave a puzzle.
Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon
Saturday, November 28 | 10:15 AM–5 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Board Room
Adults · Free · No registration required
Our fourth annual Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon features violent, horror, and dark comedy Christmas movies.
Romance Discussion Group: Holiday Romance Movies
Wednesday, December 2 | 6–7 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Conference Room and online
Adults · Free · No registration required
December’s discussion swaps books for holiday romance movies. Bring your favorites and recommendations to share.
Taylor Swift Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, December 16 | 6–7:30 PM
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Roadrunner Room
All ages · Free · No registration required
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday with bracelet making, trivia, and other fun activities.
