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Reading Art Book Club: Photography

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore the connections between art and literature through reading and discussing new art-related books each month. Everyone is welcome and can join - even if you haven't read the books! Ages 18+. Registration is not required. For the Zoom information, email Bryan at [email protected].

Quarterly Exhibits Community Forrum

Branigan Cultural Center > Swartz Room - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Museums impact the communities they are in and by creating an open dialogue with communities Museums can reflect the interests and cultures of those communities. If you have comments or opinions on what you would like to see in our museums join us as we reflect on the exhibits from the last few months and have an open dialogue with our Exhibits and Collections teams and moderated by Visitor Experience...

Teen Takeover: Solar Ovens

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Bring your teens to hand out at the Museum of Nature and Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17. No registration required.

Historic Preservation Commission Work Session

City of Las Cruces City Hall - 700 N. Main Street Las Cruces NM 88001

Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Agenda for August 14, 2024 - The City of Las Cruces Room 2007 A 2 Floor of City Hall

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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. No registration required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Pull Up a Chair Series

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore culture, history, and more at the Las Cruces Museum System's guest speaker series where we discover more about what it means to live in New Mexico! Listen to presentations and share meaningful conversations as we bring the community engaging stories and information. Ages 18+. Free and no registration is required.

Parks And Recreation Concert

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Street Closures: Main St Between roundabout and Bowman Activities: Concert Series

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.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

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. 7 donated ukuleles have been provided by Las Cruces Ukes for patrons to borrow, but juniors with ukuleles are welcome to join. Registration is required to use a ukulele. Chord books and song books will be provided.…Learn More

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.

Fair Farmers Market – Saturday Morning Market

Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Street Closures: Main St between Las Cruces and Griggs, Plaza Place Activities: Local and seasonal produce and food trucks

Artventurous: Fibers

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Bug Fest!

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

There are over 10 quintillion insects alive on planet Earth at any time. Come celebrate and learn about the important roles insects and invertebrates play in our everyday lives. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

History Detectives

Railroad Museum - 351 N. Mesilla St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with an optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages 18+. Free and no registration is required.

Spectacular Sci-Fi!

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

Join us from 1pm – 2pm to talk about the books that laser-etch themselves onto your temporal lobe and send your circuits into overdrive! Get recommendations from other time-travelers and find your next amazing read! Spectacular Sci-Fi! is part of a new ongoing, rotating speculative fiction book club that meets every third Saturday.…Learn More

STEAM Saturdays

Railroad Museum > Classroom - 351 N. Mesilla St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment for 30-minutes while practicing being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Ages 13-adult. Registration is not required but recommended--send an email to [email protected]. (Kyle)

Featured Reading + Brief Open Mic

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Members of Barbed Wire Open Mic Series present readings by some of their Featured Poets and an open mic featuring attendees of the ekphrastic poetry workshop for Angel Cabrales' It Came from Beyond the Border exhibit. Ages: 18+. No registration required.

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

Computer Literacy Class – Basic Computer Skills

Munson Center Room 3 101 S Mesquite St, Las Cruces, NM, United States

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. Registration is not required.