Do you want to display art in the Lord of the Rings Art Show but don't have anything to display? We can help with that! Come to the library and create a fantasy painting. We'll supply the 8x10 canvases, paint and brushes, you supply the vision and talent!Registration is required for this program, but it is open to all ages.…Learn More
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music and sing-alongs in the Children's Kiva Room. Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-3) are welcome. Lyric sheets and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-3.
Join us in September to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of craft projects inspired by Mexico, Central America and South America! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 7 and up. Registration is now closed.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-3) are welcome. Lyric sheets and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-3.
Join us in September to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of craft projects inspired by Mexico, Central America and South America! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up. Registration is now closed.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
Start off Lord of the Rings Week like a hobbit, and enjoy a Second Breakfast with other enthusiasts. Light breakfast snakcs provided.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-3) are welcome. Lyric sheets and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-3.
In celebration of Lord of the Rings Week, join us for a Library Lab full of fantasy themed crafts and activities. Come dressed in your favorite fantasy themed attire!This program is intended for children aged K-5 with caregiveers welcome.
Test your knowledge of Middle Earth and Lord of the Rings in Trivia Night. You may compete in teams of up to 6 individuals. You can bring your team or we can introduce you to new friends. Trivia night is open to all ages and there will be prizes for 1st - 3rd place teams.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Enjoy the afternoon watching a Lord of the Rings movie. Vote on social media to determine which movie! Voting runs Sept. 14 - 18, winner will be announced on the 21st!
Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up. Registration is now closed.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-3) are welcome. Lyric sheets and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-3.
For the First Wednesday of each month join us for Lego Club! We will have a variety of STEM themed Lego challenges and Legos set out for free play! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up. Registration is now closed.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
In honor of Fat Bear Week , this week for library lab we will be learning about all things Mammal in Katmai National Park and Preserve! We will make spooky bat shaped cookies, watch the bears in Katmai catch salmon and make a whole bunch of bear, bunny and bat themed crafts! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.…Learn More
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Join us in October to investigate all things Cryptids! Cryptids will be hiding all around the library for the whole month of October so this week for library lab we will be learning about what animals need in their habitat and then we will design our own miniature cryptid habitats from construction paper! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.…Learn More
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Join us in October to investigate all things Cryptids! Cryptids will be hiding all around the library for the whole month of October so this week for library lab we will explore different kinds of animal tracks and what they look like. Then we will make Halloween themed Play Doh and you will be able to practice making tracks for a cryptid you create! This program is for school aged children...
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
Doors will be locked at 6:15, you must be in before then!Join us after hours for a showing of Beetlejuice. We will be showing a slightly scary movie perfect for kids and adults. This Tim Burton directed movie, from 1988, stars Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keeton, and Winona Ryder.…Learn More
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.…Learn More
Celebrate Halloween this week for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Afterward, we will trick or treat around the library. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Join us in October to investigate all things Cryptids! Cryptids will be hiding all around the library for the whole month of October so this week for library lab we will be making our own cryptids from whatever recycled materials we can find! Do you want your cryptid to have wings?! Antennae?! Fins?! How many eyes will you give them and what would their ideal habitat be like?! In celebration...
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Just in time to add to your altar for Dia De Los Muertos, join us to watch the Disney/Pixar movie Coco and make Papel de Seda in the form of a Nahuatl Marigold Flower garland. For a sample pciture of the garland click HERE. “Coco” is a heartwarming animated film that celebrates Mexican culture, family, and the power of music, earning critical acclaim and winning two Academy Awards.…Learn More
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.…Learn More
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
For the First Wednesday of each month join us for Lego Club! We will have a variety of STEM themed Lego challenges and Legos set out for free play! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.…Learn More
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
In celebration of Thanksgiving, join us to write cards to isolated senior citizens in Las Cruces. Many of us will get to visit family and friends for the upcoming holiday but many seniors in our community will spend the holiday alone. Help make their season brighter by writing and decorating a card that will be distributed to isolated seniors by our wonderful Meals on Wheels drivers.…Learn More
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Park Ranger Interpreter Alex Mares from the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park to learn about culture and history, as well as to hear stories and view artifacts. This program is intended for all ages.
In celebration of National American Indian Heritage Month join us to complete your own archeological excavation and learn about the importance of leaving artifacts where we find them! This program will immediately follow a Native American Storytelling Show and Tell presented by Alex Mares, a Park Ranger Interpreter from the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.
Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
In celebration of Thanksgiving, join us to make a whole bunch of turkey themed crafts and a turkey feather matching game that will help you count!This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.