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.
Kids and their adult caregivers will be introduced to the Mesoamerican history of the origin of butterflies. This will include singing an indigenous song about the butterfly. Participants will create a painting to express what they learned during the class. This program is inspired by the Flowering of Precious Knowledge exhibit and presented in English and Spanish. Registration is required. Ages: 6-12.
Drop in to make artist trading cards, unique pocket-sized works of art that you can collect and trade with other artists! Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann started this collaborative art project in 1997. Since then, it has spread around the globe as a fun and engaging social activity. Supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Craft miniature dioramas in this fun activity for teens. Registration is required and supplies will be provided. Ages: 13-17.
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. All ages welcome.
The City of Las Cruces recognizes the Memorial Day holiday.