Join us for a quick tour of our Branigan Library location and all the amazing services we offer!Meet us in the lobby area by the elevator to tour the building!Registration is not required but if you plan on attending please register so that our tour guide
Bring your own craft and socialize.
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!For the month of August, our theme will be: Emotional Expression, Grief, & Safety Awareness. Emotions, transitions, loss, and grief are all natural parts of the human experience but can be hard to process.
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). Always begins and
Come to a welcoming space to talk about grief, loss, and the challenges of those things in a nonjudgmental environment without providing counseling or advice.
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.
Let your little ones learn about history and culture, past and present, with crafts, stories, activities, and more! For the month of August our theme will be, Emotional Expression, Grief, & Safety Awareness. Emotions, transitions, loss, and grief are all natural parts of the human experience but can be hard to process.
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!
Family Bingo come and have fun win prizes!
This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Every Wednesday 5-7:30pm in the Branigan Library Teen Room! A weekly drop-in for teens who want to do crafts (different every week!), video games (not every week ), or just hang out!Free snacks!
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 littles one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. For the month of August our theme will be, Emotional Expression, Grief, & Safety Awareness. Emotions, transitions, loss, and grief are all natural parts of the human experience but can be hard to process.
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 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.
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.
Step into a calmer, more welcoming museum experience with "Neurodivergent Nights," our recurring after-hours program designed especially for neurodivergent visitors and their families. Enjoy softer lighting, quieter spaces, and engaging activities that let you explore, connect, and create at your own pace--without the crowds.
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.
The City of Las Cruces Public Works Department invites residents, businesses, and community members to a Public Input Meeting to learn about the upcoming N. Alameda Blvd & Hoagland Rd Intersection Traffic Signal Project. City staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Planned improvements include new pavement, curb and gutter, ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, street lighting, and new traffic signals at the intersection. For additional information or questions, contact Vanessa Morales-Romero,...
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 .
Join Las Cruces Ukes for free group ukulele lessons for children 8 and up. Space is limited, and the first eight students who register can partake based on ukulele availability. This series begins on June 5, and ends on August 21.
Registration is now Full. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
Have fun storming the castle! Join us on National Kool-Aid Day to celebrate the 29th ish anniversary of the debut of Rob Reiner's cult classic “The Princess Bride”. Beloved for its unique storytelling, rich characters memorable quotable moments and charming visuals, it is a lasting reminder of the joy that good storytelling can bring, forever inspiring love and laughter among its fans.
ARe you looking for a space for your Role Playing Game? Are you looking for someone to play board games with? Has your bestie moved away and you're looking to make new friends?Join us at Branigan Library for Game Day! We'll have a selection of games to choose from, and participants are welcome to bring other options as well.
Explore the 3. 5-billion-year odyssey of life with our local expert in paleontology and real fossil specimens. Visit our geologist in the gallery and discover something new in the fossil record each month. All ages are welcome and the event is free.
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.
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+. The program is free and registration is not required.
Drop-in time to use our sewing makerspace. Cutting table5 sewing machines1 serger
Join Museum Education staff on the Main Street porch to learn about museum programs and discover new things about science, art, history, and culture. We will also have water and a cooling station during the summer. All ages are welcome and it is free.
Join us for a workshop with guest artist Lizbeth Sánchez Pineda to learn about traditional embroidery techniques from Mexico. This session will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 11am-2pm at the Museum of Art and focus on Tehuano embroidery techniques.
