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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.

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!

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!

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.

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...

Neurodivergent STEAM — Moon Phases

Join us as we explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics geared toward children with IDD (intellectual and development disabilities), 0presented in partnership with NMSU Autism Diagnostic Center. Nourish your child's curiosity through hands-on activities that are meant to increase your child's involvement in the sciences. Adult caregiver participation is a must! Ages 6-10.

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.

Zumba with Angelica

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.

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.

Lullaby Lounge

Join us with a blanket for a new music program in the Children's Kiva Room. Caregivers and babies (0-2) are welcome. Lyric sheets will be provided for those who want to learn songs and lullabies to sing to your little ones. Ages: 0-2.

Storybook Station

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month! Practice learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through transportation-themed stories and activities. Plan for 30 to 45 minutes of stories and activities, with more time allowed as needed. No registration is required. Adult caregiver participation is required.

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!

Teen Takeover: Paper Mache

Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature and Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with S.T.E.A.M. activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17.

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.