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Summer Studio Programs–Registration dates

Register starting April 23. Each week has a different deadline to register. Call or check online. Programs offered include drawing & Painting, Clay, Mixed Media, Acrylic painting, and Watercolor. Age groups are 6-10, 10-13, 13-17, and 18+. We host painting parties on some Fridays. Call or check online for our next one.

Artventurous: Paper Crafts

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

STEAMpunk: Jane Goodall: Primatologist

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages: 6-10.

Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival

Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival the week of June 19. There will be speakers, jam sessions, jazz workshops, and live performances. Check our social media for more details. All ages are welcome.

Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Animal Encounters: Monarch Butterfly

Join us as we introduce you to a different resident of the Chihuahuan Desert each month. Learn about the tracks they leave, the sounds they make, and ways to help with their conservation. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals we share our desert with. No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Camping for Beginners

Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, appreciate nature and wildlife, see the night sky, and enjoy some quiet. Have you always wanted to go camping and experience the great outdoors and don’t know where to start? The come on down to the Las Cruces Public Library June 5th and bring your entire family to learn about the basics of camping: what to bring, various types of camping,...

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role-playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!