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How a Girl and a Monster Created Chocolate

Kids and their adult caregivers will be introduced to the Mesoamerican history of the origin of chocolate. This will include a cocoa tasting. 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.

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.

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.

History Detectives

How do historians investigate the past? What sources do they use? What kinds of questions do they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month. Please plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. No registration required. Ages: 18+.

Basic Emergency Preparedness for Home and Car

An emergency, disaster or mandatory evacuation can happen at any time anywhere. Is your family prepared? Emergency preparedness should be a priority in any home, even here in the southwest where emergencies and disasters are not an every day occurrence. We experience high winds, fires, floods, and more. It’s important to have a plan and supplies for you and your family in any kind of emergency, whether at home or...

Fantastic Fantasy!

Join us from 1pm – 2pm to talk about the books that enchant your memory and have you under their spell! Get recommendations from other dragon-slayers and find your next magical read! Fantastic Fantasy! is part of a new ongoing, rotating speculative fiction book club that meets every third Saturday. Next month is Terrifying Tomes!

Film and Discussion: John Lewis: Good Trouble

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 Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.

Paper Making

Make your own paper from recycled materials in this fun, hands-on project. Registration is required and supplies will be provided. Ages: 13 +

S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays

What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment! Practice being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Registration recommended. Ages: 13+

Branigan Chess Club

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.

Good Society: An Adventure in Time Travel

Travel back in time with us in this Jane Austen based Role Playing Game. Like every good Regency Romance the story won't be solved all at once, so please plan to join us each Sunday for 6-8 weeks for an RPG tea party. Costumes welcome. If you're curious and want more information, head over to YouTube to watch a short video from the creators talking about how to play the...

Basic Computer Skills

Are you uncomfortable using a computer? Do you want to understand how to use it without the fear of doing something to break it? This class will discuss what computers are and some ways to properly use them in your daily lives.

Lunchtime Spin

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.