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Las Cruces Chess Club

Craft Room 1301 Thomas Dr, 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.

Lullaby Lounge

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

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.  

Latiné – X Book Club – "Like Water for Chocolate"

Staff Conference Room, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001, Zoom

¡Amigues! There’s power in seeing yourself in the books you read. Latiné book clubs offer a supportive space to celebrate literature together. All are invited to read about and discuss the social dynamics of our lived experience across Latiné origin or decent.…Learn More

Library Lab: Giant Drops

Craft Room 1301 Thomas Dr, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Join us in the month of August to explore all things tiny! For today's Library Lab we will be making our own paper plate representation of a giant drop of pond water complete with a menagerie of microscopic life for kiddos to decorate! We will also use recycled plastic bottles, rice and beans to make a giant drop of blood in a bottle! 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

Banned Books Book Club – The Virgin Suicides

Staff Conference Room 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

The Banned Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 12:30.  The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides is set in 1970's Detroit during the decline of the auto industry, addresses the impact of economic instability on the mental health of teenagers.…Learn More

U Can Uke! Adults and Teens

Craft Room 1301 Thomas Dr, Las Cruces, NM, United States

U Can Uke! - For Adults and Teens. Learn how to play the ukulele.

Dungeons and Dragons – Teens

Young Adult Department 101 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Teens, 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…Learn More

Journal with Jenny

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

Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.

Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)

Sage Library 6409 Reynolds Dr, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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.

Mahjong

Branigan Library 1301 Thomas Dr, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Have you heard of mahjong, but never played? Are you a mahjong shark? Either way, or somewhere in the middle, join us on Friday afternoons .

U Can Uke for Juniors!

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

Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 7 and up. Registration is now closed.

Reader's Theater

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

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.

Socrates Cafe

Boardroom 1301 Thomas Dr, 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

Branigan Chess Club

Craft Room 1301 Thomas Dr, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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