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.
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role-playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! This table is currently full.
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).
Computer Literacy Classes topics vary each session. A class for those who are beginning to use Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to create and format basic spreadsheets. Basic computer skills are required. Registration is not required.
Join us to learn the basics of Round Loom Knitting. Bring your own looms if you have them or you can check out our set from the Library of Things. We will cover all the most basic techniques while making a super simple hair scrunchie. We will only be making scrunches in these classes due to the amount of time required to complete a larger project but Once you know...
Come and play Magic the Gathering with us Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 in the Kiva room on the first floor. This is an all ages event where players may play any MTG format at this event but the focus will primarily be on the Commander format. 'Commander deck sizes are 99 cards + 1 commander card.
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.
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Book Club, our monthly book discussion group where we read and discuss a new book each month. Discussions are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Craft Room.
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.
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.
¡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.
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
Explore Art, Science, Engineering, or Games through stories and activities, this program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Cowrie shell jewelry making with Disney-Pixar's "Soul" for Black History MonthCowrie shells have played a crucial role in Black history, as a symbol of wealth, power, and cultural identity. They served as talismans protection and resistance to oppression.
Come and play a fun game of charades for the whole family.
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.
Design Guidelines Draft Review The Historic Preservation Committee will hold a work session to review and discuss the draft Design Guidelines for historic preservation in Las Cruces. Once adopted, these guidelines will provide achievable standards for the preservation and continued use of buildings that represent the city’s heritage. Community members are encouraged to attend and provide input to help shape guidelines that serve historic district residents and the broader community....
Now offered digitally; tune in anytime! Listen to talks, hosted online by the Branigan Culture Center, on topics related to the history and culture of Las Cruces and the Borderlands. Topics vary based on exhibits, community events, and cultural insights, with new episodes released on YouTube every fourth Thursday of the month.
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.
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.
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 3 and up, with a caregiver.
The Banned Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 12:00. The Banned Books Club celebrates Black History Month by reading The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The Nickel Boys is set at a fictionalized version of the Dozier School for Boys, dubbed Nickel Academy.
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).
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
A support group for male caretakers of individuals with Alzheimer's.
Library Advisory Board (LAB) Meeting3:00—4:00 PMRoadrunner Room, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave. , Las Cruces, NM, 88001LAB Meeting is Open to the Public
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.
Film making for adults and teens. The goal is to support, encourage, and assist each other with all aspects of film making. Bring what you're working on. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
Registration starts at 8:00 AM, Games start at 9:00 AM. $3 per person. Limited to 16 participants.
Pre-K
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.
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.
Game Day Pop Up Program
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.
Art activity
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).
Adults, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons & Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons & 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.
Come join us for trivia. Compete in teams of up to 6 people per team. Each trivia session will cover different themes such as The Office, Hunger Games and other pop culture topics.
