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!
Early Access Book Sale for Friends of TBML Members Only
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 together
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.
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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.
Walk into the Main Street Museums and enjoy an evening of "Luminous Libations for Lunar New Year!" Join us for a special evening at our Main Street Museums, where you can explore the exhibits after dark while enjoying some adult beverages from Dry Point Distillers.
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.
Culture past & present
Join us in a golden celebration for Lunar New Year 2026, the year of the horse.
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).
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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+
Theme for the month is Chocolate, in honor of the founding of Hershey's Chocolate February 9, 1894.We'll supply the 8x10 canvases, paint and brushes, you supply the vision and talent!Registration is required for this program, but it is open to all ages.
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.
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Computer Literacy Classes topics vary each session. 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...
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).
Latiné-X Lit is a new book club and supportive space to celebrate Latiné literature together. The book club takes place the third Wednesday of the month at noon. The book club selection for the month of February is “Aunt Julia and the Script Writer”.
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.
Happy Lunar New Year! Hong Bao is the Chinese tradition of folding the red money envelopes received as gifts during Lunar New Year, into simple origami. Join us to create colorful origami animals, money bags, lanterns, kimonos, Hanfu shoes, lotus and more! Disney's Turning Red takes viewers to Canada to meet Meilin "Mei" Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian student who one day discovers that whenever she gets too excited or stressed,...
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.
