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.
"The unexamined life is not worth living. " Implement these famous words by Socrates and get together with others to discuss a deep and open-ended topic of one's choice using the Socratic Method. Socrates Cafes were founded by author and scholar Christopher Phillips in 1996.
Free Community Yoga Class!Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating free yoga session led by instructor Tori Pyle! This class is open to all ages and experience levels, so whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, you’re welcome. No registration is required, but you can register to receive reminders and updates.
Design Guidelines Draft Review The Historic Preservation Committee will host a work session focused on reviewing and discussing the draft Design Guidelines for historic preservation in Las Cruces. The Design Guidelines aim to support the preservation and continued use of historic buildings while reflecting the needs of today’s community. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and share feedback to help shape guidelines that are clear, practical, and beneficial citywide....
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. 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.
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.
Want to make pixel art of your favorite character, or just create a pretty mandala? Come and get creative with us!Refreshments and snacks provided. No reservations, walk-in event. Ages: 12-18.
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.
Join us for a movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. 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. 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Come together for a fun discussion about the most popular genre of stories. Each month we'll focus on a different topic. Read a book on that topic and bring some recommendations if you have them. This month we'll talk about romance books related to basketball.
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.
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).
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.
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
