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Learn Las Cruces: Ordering from the East

With the installation of the Las Cruces: Crossroads to History exhibit we will be starting a new series of programs. It is called Learn Las Cruces because it is an opportunity to learn more about our city's past, present, and future. There will be new topics every month. All ages are welcome.

Munson Library: Grandkid Storytime

Calling all Grandparents! Bring your grandkids to the Munson Senior Center Library for a short story! Log hours in the Summer Reading Challenge and win prizes!

Summer Wednesday Evening: Railroad

Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.

Summer Night–Railroad

The three Main St. Las Cruces Museums are open until 7PM with hands-on activities.

Pre-K–Registration — Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Registration is required for this session.

Pre-K-Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required.

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.

Stories from the Heart

Each session you'll get a prompt to write about in the next two weeks. Bring your writing in to the next session and share your story with the group. At the meeting you'll receive another prompt to write about for the next meeting. This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 1-2:30pm in the Board Room and is open for adults and older teens, and Registration is...

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.

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.

Washi Transformed Exhibit Opening

Help us celebrate the opening of the new Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper exhibit. There will be an exhibit opening reception featuring a drumming performance by Torii Taiko, that uses traditional Japanese drums and other Japanese instruments. All ages are welcome.

Education Station: Hanging Scrolls

Explore art as a family! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics. Kits are available for pickup on the second Saturday of the month while supplies last. All ages are welcome.

Torii Taiko Demonstration

The members of Torii Taiko will introduce the history of Taiko drumming and some of the vocabulary associated with the drums and rhythms. Come learn about this amazing Japanese musical tradition. All ages are welcome.

Trains! For Pre-K

The Railroad Museum has Pre-K games for your little one to enjoy. Come by the museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains! Afterwards, test your knowledge with games or crafts. Drop-in: No registration required. Ages: 2-5.

Post Apocalyptic Life Skills

The World has ended. Stores are gone. Manufacturers are no more. People still need clothes and blankets. Fabric artists are greatly needed and only you can help them. Are you a fiber artist that enjoys crochet, knitting, needlepoint, quilting, or sewing? Are you a beginner that’s wanted to learn but don’t know where to begin? Then join the Post-Apocalyptic Life Skills club for fiber artists at the Las Cruces Public...

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.

Saturday Science–Microscopes in the Museum: Snake slides

Drop in and stay for a little or stay for a while to explore a new science topic each month. These hands-on activities and experiments are fun for the whole family. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 6-10.

Children’s Book Fair at Sage Branch

Summer is here! Come check out Sage Library, participate in fun literary events and take home free books to read during the break! Enjoy a magical surprise at the end with Magician and Balloon Artist Simon Biad.

Animal Feedings: Snakes

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.

Exhibit Workshop: Somos Maiz

Participate in fun activities that will enhance your understanding of the exhibits in the Branigan Cultural Center. Check our social media for more detail about each topic. All ages welcome.

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!

Hiking 101: Beginning Adventure

Interested in hiking but don't know what to take or how to start? Join us for a hiking 101 presentation with Shaunna Foster avid hiker, local guide and wilderness first responder. Learn the ten essentials (and more) plus Hug a Tree for the young adventurers.

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...

Internet Basics and Safety

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.

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!