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Film and Discussion: John Lewis: Good Trouble

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Join us for a viewing and discussion of this 2020 film that "explores Georgia representative's, 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration. " This showing and the following discussion are presented in partnership with NMSU’s Black Student Association (BSA) and Black Programs within the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.…Learn More

Las Cruces Chess Club

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Chair Laughter Yoga

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.…Learn More

The Scam Landscape

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe. Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.…Learn More

Library Lab: Cryptid Tracks and Halloween Play Doh Playtime

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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...

Qi Gong

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.…Learn More

U Can Uke for Juniors!

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.  

Socrates Cafe

Boardroom 1201 Ram Trl, Las Cruces, NM, United States

"The unexamined life is not worth living. " Implement these famous words by Socrates on the last Saturday of every month. Get together with others to discuss a deep and open-ended topic of one's choice using the Socratic Method. Socrates Cafes were founded by author and scholar Christopher Phillips in 1996.…Learn More

Chair Laughter Yoga

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.…Learn More

Library Lab: Make your own Cryptid and Dia De Los Muertos Skeleton Craft

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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...

Qi Gong

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.…Learn More

U Can Uke for Juniors!

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.  

Las Cruces Chess Club

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Chair Laughter Yoga

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.…Learn More

Library Lab: Lego Club

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Qi Gong

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.…Learn More

U Can Uke for Juniors!

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.  

Chair Laughter Yoga

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.…Learn More

Library Lab: Cards to Isolated Seniors, Thankfulness Cards and Turkey Crafts

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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

Qi Gong

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.…Learn More

U Can Uke for Juniors!

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.  

Las Cruces Chess Club

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Chair Laughter Yoga

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.

Native American Storytelling Show and Tell

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.  

Library Lab: Archaeology

Craft Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Qi Gong

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.

U Can Uke for Juniors!

Roadrunner Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.