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Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Weaving workshop

Learn the weaving basics in this workshop.

Journal with Jenny

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

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Sage Cafe Game Time (and Puzzles)

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.

Weaving workshop

Learn the basics of weaving in this workshop.

Mahjong

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!

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. For ages 7 to 18 with caregivers for younger children.

Artventurous: Paper Crafts

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

Forestry with Phil: Rock and Mineral ID

Explore the amazing world of our states amazing forests featuring hands-on activities with Phil Yost. Visit the station in the atrium and discover something new about our forests each month. All ages welcome.

PictoGraff

Join local artists at "Pictograff: The Art of Warprayer an Arrowsoul Art Show." There will be live screen printing - Bring your own shirt, Arrowsoul art demonstrations, a DJ, and other family activities. Watch as local Arrowsoul artists create a new mural on the West facing wall of the Museum of Art. All ages are welcome.

Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Animal Feedings: Turtles

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. Now let's eat! No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Branigan Chess Club

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. All ages welcome.

Good Society: An Adventure in Time Travel

Travel back in time with us in this Jane Austen based Role Playing Game. Like every good Regency Romance the story won't be solved all at once, so please plan to join us each Sunday for 6-8 weeks for an RPG tea party. Costumes welcome. If you're curious and want more information, head over to YouTube to watch a short video from the creators talking about how to play the...

Smart Phone Basics

Did you know your cell phone can do more than make phone calls? Do your family and friends ask you to send them text messages instead of calling them, but you don't know how? Do you want to learn how to use your phone to listen to audio books when you are on the go? Join us as we uncover some of the tools your phone has. Students should bring...

Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Join Michael Albert for a fun filled Modern Pop Art experience making fantastic funky cereal box collages! Registration required. This has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Lunchtime Spin

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Adult Dungeons and Dragons

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!

Dungeons and Dragons – Teens

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!

Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party!

New Mexico's own Smokey Bear is turning 80 years old in 2024! Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is throwing him a birthday party! Join us for an appearance by Smokey himself, and his friends from the United States Forest Service. We will have refreshments, party games and a fire safety story time.

Munson Library Dungeons and Dragons

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 you to participate! We will meet in Room 3 Across the hall from the library. Registration is required and players must be 50 years old or older. To inquire about availability...

Munson Book Club

Come and discuss your favorite books, the books you’re reading now and anything you’re excited to read soon! Hear what others are reading and maybe find something new to enjoy!

Zumba with Maria

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Yoga with Ivy

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.