Tired of the usual? Join the Night Owls, a weekly drop-in for teens who want to build, create, experiment, and explore. Plus, free pizza!This is a free program for teens in grades 6-12. Parents are welcome to attend with their teen(s). Registration is not required but you will receive program reminders and updates from us if you choose to register.
A modified Zumba that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: Fees: $1 *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Pre-K
¡Bienvenidos al mundo hispanohablante! This 8-session course is for students who have a basic foundation in Spanish but are not ready for advanced-level studies. Students will learn the present tense of commonly used Spanish verbs, expand their vocabulary, and gain more confidence through Spanish-speaking exercises.
One activity from each museum in each kit. One kit per elementary school-aged child, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up at Atrium desk on Main St. Ages: Elementary Grades K-5.
Join us every Wednesday for Stay and Play! Each week we will have a selection of toys and board books available for ages 0-3 to develop and strengthen fine motor skills, increase social skills , and practice thinking critically!
music, action songs, movement and sing-alongs in the Roadrunner Room.
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Like video games? Enjoy playing some with friends and free snacks!Once a month at 5 pm in the Teen Room!Teens (12 - 18), no registration.
Creative writing for adults and teens. Meets every Wednesday. Bring your work of any genre (computer/tablet or paper) if you want to start, finish, or better your story for publication.
Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. This program is free and no registration is required.
One activity from each museum in each kit. One kit per elementary school-aged child, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up at Atrium desk on Main St. Ages: Elementary Grades K-5.
Join us for Story Magic! Each and every week we'll bring stories to life with books, felt board stories, songs, and movement. Recommended for ages 2 and up, with a caregiver.
Join us to play card games such as Skip-Bo and Phase 10.
GECU and Las Cruces Public Libraries partner to do the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that offers free tax help from IRS certified VITA volunteers. Space is limited, and this is on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. Please bring ID, Social Security Card/ITIN, proof of direct deposit, a copy of last year's tax return, 1095-A (if applicable).
Born and raised in the Congo by her missionary parents, Tamar had the opportunity to experience living in a wilderness with crocodiles, cobras, and man-eater ants. Then at 16, she got to experience an entirely new environment when her family moved to America.
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
U Can Uke! - For Adults and Teens. Learn how to play the ukulele.
Neurodivergent
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 adventurer, we invite all teens to participate! Ages 13-18.
Special session of Directed By. .. focusing on how to get started with filmmaking.
Join us on the first and third Thursdays to share your current or favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy reads. Have discussions on previous, current or future planned reads. Team up with others to read books on your TBR or share your recommendations for us to read together
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.
One activity from each museum in each kit. One kit per elementary school-aged child, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up at Atrium desk on Main St. Ages: Elementary Grades K-5.
One on One Basic Sewing Machine Tutorial OR Makerspace 2 Sewing related usageThis time has two possible uses, for anyone wanting to learn to use a sewing machine, you can sign up to learn the basics. If you have a sewing machine, please tell me what you have and bring it to your session.
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 .
Registration is now Full. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Come to the Railroad Depot to explore the deep history and fascinating science of railroads and transportation in general. We will have repeated mini-lectures and hands-on-activities. Ages 18 +.
Show us your completed take-home activities and win a prize. Elementary Grades K-5.
Animal Scat Identification
Explore the 3. 5-billion-year-odyssey of life with a geologist and real fossil specimens. Visit the station in the gallery and discover something new in the fossil record each month. All ages are welcome. The program is free and no registration is required.
GECU and Las Cruces Public Libraries partner to do the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that offers free tax help from IRS certified VITA volunteers. Space is limited, and this is on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. Please bring ID, Social Security Card/ITIN, proof of direct deposit, a copy of last year's tax return, 1095-A (if applicable).
This 2nd session will go over combat and run an encounter or two to get you guys into the hang of things. Capping that session off with some homework to come up with 2-3 scenarios with some goals in mind. Next session we will all take turns running each others encounters.
Join us for our 3rd annual Spring Gardening Expo: Learn about seed saving, why it's so important, and how to save seeds for future use. Practice making newspaper pots to start your seeds. Make your own seed balls to spread native flowers with ease. Learn all about the Seed Library and how we can help jumpstart your garden this Spring and check out our selection of gardening books! Activities planned for...
Join our Railroad Museum curator for a stroll around the Alameda-Depot Historic District in Las Cruces. Learn about the neighborhood that the railroad "created" and the way that happened. Ages 18+
Paper Flowers - Forget Me NotIf this session is full, please try another session, if all are full please add yourself to the waitlists for any sessions that you can attend.Adults and teens.With Deanna
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.
Computer Literacy Classes topics vary each session. This class will teach students how to navigate the most recent Microsoft operating system. Topics that will be covered is the new Start Menu layout, what the taskbar is and how to customize Windows 11.
GECU and Las Cruces Public Libraries partner to do the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that offers free tax help from IRS certified VITA volunteers. Space is limited, and this is on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis. Please bring ID, Social Security Card/ITIN, proof of direct deposit, a copy of last year's tax return, 1095-A (if applicable).
Join us for weekly shared reading, bring something to read aloud to the group. This could be a book excerpt, an article a letter from a friend, you name it. We discuss a designated book on the first monday of each month.
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! All of our tables are currently full.
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.
