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.
Street Closures: Main St between Las Cruces and Griggs, Plaza Place Activities: Local and seasonal produce and food trucks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.
Join us for a film screening of the movie, based on the banned book The Virgin Suicides, by Jeffery Eugenides. Synopsis: A moody memory piece about five doomed teenage sisters in 1970s suburbia. Watch the film trailer HERE.…Learn More
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.…Learn More
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 each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
This week join us for our 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! Registration is required.…Learn More
Join us at the Munson Library to discuss your writing! Discuss struggles and challenges with your peers! Get and give Peer Feedback! Make friends with fellow writers!
Do you know what the Internet is? In this class we will discuss better ways to navigate the Internet and some tips on how to stay safe online. Registration is not required.
Join us for a demonstration on melting plastic into sheets and then create your own pendant or keychain. Ages 18+. No registration required.
Join us for a demonstration on how to melt and form #2 plastic into sheets and then create your own pendant or keychain! This event is intended for Adults and Teenagers only. It will include sharp objects and small parts.
Science is for everyone! Join the Museum of Nature and Science for a monthly discussion with local scientists about current topics in contemporary science. Ages 18+. Registration is not required.
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.
Street Closures: NA Activities:Dancing, Free lessons at 7, open dancing from 8-930pm
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.
A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.
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 each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Join Ms. Brenda for music and sing-alongs in the Children's Kiva Room. Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-3) are welcome. Lyric sheets and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-3.
Mystery Book Discussion - Each month will have a series of books, read any book in the series. We will meet in person AND over Zoom. This month's series is the Nero Wolfe series by Rex Stout. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us05web. zoom. us/j/85114060743?pwd=0yAaDaON16sZRr1YjZS38hbHk954GF.…Learn More
Author Talk by Denise Chavez - Chávez will discuss her latest book, “Street of Too Many Stories”. The tales follow 4 families and the street they live on, balancing difficult topics such as family trauma and dysfunction with the author’s characteristic emphasis on mercy, forgiveness, and healing.…Learn More
Join us in the month of August to explore all things tiny! For today's Library Lab we will be making our own microscopes from old cups and plastic wrap, and examining specimens through the library's microscopes! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
2007B CITY HALL
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.
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.
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 each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.