In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

May the 4th be with you!  Come to the Lomas Tramway library and watch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (PG) while making Jabba the Hutt Slime! Supplies limited; first come first served.

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Grab a paddle! Join us at the library to play pickle ball every Monday. All ages and skill levels welcome. Equipment provided courtesy of The Pickler!

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Join us ASAP! Our After School Activities Program is designed to give tweens and teens a fun, creative place to unwind after the school day. Each session offers a variety of hands on arts & crafts or engaging science activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Whether you're building, experimenting, or creating something totally unique, […]

At family storytime we will learn new songs, nursery rhymes and enjoy hands-on activities to develop pre-reading skills. We will share new authors and titles of children’s books to inspire your family’s love of reading. Family Storytime is a great way to meet other parents in your community and for children to socialize with other […]

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Join an Open Space Educator with your little one (ages 0-6) at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project. Afterward, you’ll leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home. Powerful Pollinators: Families will learn to […]

Join us in our courtyard to read about pirates. Games, crafts and snack, plus fun for all! Ages 0-10.

Join us ASAP! Our After School Activities Program is designed to give tweens and teens a fun, creative place to unwind after the school day. Each session offers a variety of hands on arts & crafts or engaging science activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Whether you're building, experimenting, or creating something totally unique, […]

Spring is in the air!  We're using lots of different supplies to make some super cute flower crafts. We'll even "plant" them in their own pots! For ages 6 and above and for all abilities. Registration is required.

Join us each Wednesday afternoon to build with our large collection of Legos! Work individually or as part of a group to build something awesome. We'll put selected creations on display. All ages welcome. Learn more about Lego Club ... Please leave your own Legos at home. We don't want you to loose your favorite […]

Need a quiet space to study and get homework (or any other quiet work) done? Come on by every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the International District Library's Young Adult (YA) room. There will be quiet lofi/ study music playing for a relaxing vibe for you to get your homework done in peace. […]

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Join us ASAP! Our After School Activities Program is designed to give tweens and teens a fun, creative place to unwind after the school day. Each session offers a variety of hands on arts & crafts or engaging science activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Whether you're building, experimenting, or creating something totally unique, […]

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Have a plant that is struggling? Not sure why? Want to start a Garden, not sure where to begin? Do you have gardening questions? Your local Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained in basic horticulture by NMSU and the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service, and they are here to help you. You can also visit Master […]

Commander Night! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. New player friendly! We technically start playing at 2:30pm and end at 5:45pm. We also play other formats beside Commander like Standard and Modern, anything you wanna play we can accommodate. We also offer deck building help!

Come watch the latest family-friendly blockbusters at the library.

Join us ASAP! Our After School Activities Program is designed to give tweens and teens a fun, creative place to unwind after the school day. Each session offers a variety of hands on arts & crafts or engaging science activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Whether you're building, experimenting, or creating something totally unique, […]

Visit us at the South Broadway Library Friday afternoons to watch specially themed movies each month. In April, Fridays are all about the spoofs. Today we are screening Airplane! (PG). A traumatized ex-flier boards a plane hoping to win back his flight attendant girlfriend. Meanwhile, the pilots get food poisoning, and someone has to land the […]

Turn old pages into poetry! Participants will use old books, magazine pages, and newspapers to create artistic poems by crossing out the majority of the text. Come when you want, leave when you're done! This is a low-key program at your own pace. No pressure, only prose.

Put your hippocampus to the test by creating and solving Lego mazes. Build a labyrinth, test it by rolling a marble through it, and see if a friend can solve it! Ages 6 - 10. Registration Required. All materials provided.

In collaboration with Lawrence Charles Vargas' memorial non-profit organization, Shoes-for-Kids & Acts of Compassion, Central Unser Library will be a drop off location for NEW shoes of all sizes throughout the whole month of April. In the spirit of giving and caring, bring NEW shoes to donate to those who need them most - any […]

Did you know Bats Hibernate? Come and learn from Scientist and Master Gardener, Penelope Boston.  She will detail some of the living habits of Bats and why we might want them to be in our gardens.  She will also touch on how to attract them to your yard. Register online.

Join an Open Space Educator with your little one (ages 0-6) at an Albuquerque Public Library and have fun together making discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time, and an art project. Afterward, you’ll leave with a packet of ideas and activities to continue discovering at home. Powerful Pollinators: Families will learn to […]

After Earth is taken over by an alien race known as Boov, a human girl and a misfit extraterrestrial find themselves on a road trip that will play a vital role in intergalactic relations. Rated PG. Runtime 110 minutes.

Music and movement for the whole family. This weekly literacy program is designed to enhance coordination, spatial awareness, and motor skills. Join us for a little dance, a little singing, some really good music, maybe an adventure and a good story or two.  Bring everyone!

Join us for a family movie. the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. from 1:00PM till 3:00.  All Movies G, PG, or PG-13. Today we are screening Freakier Friday (PG). 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that […]

For new & expecting moms and dads - and their families! Join us for a free community info fair featuring representatives from health, social service and cultural agencies that have a focus on he health and well-being of young families. Enjoy gifts, giveaways, refreshments and other fun surprises!

Join us for a fabulous free class on Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Learn the basic principles of this ancient art form and make a flower arrangement to take home. All materials provided. Registration required. For Ages 13+

Get creative and help the planet! We’ll take old CDs and turn them into cool, custom coasters. Using felt and string, we’ll transform CDs that would have ended up in the trash into awesome, one-of-a-kind coasters—as unique as you are. It’s easy and eco-friendly! Come join us and give these old CDs a new life. […]

Create something meaningful from the page of a book or magazine! We'll select words or phrases and glue them onto a unique background. The process is fun, the effect is lovely, and the result is a wonderful way to celebrate National Poetry Month. For adults, but teens are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

Albuquerque, we want to hear your songs, poetry, and prose! We invite you into this space to share your talents and to listen as a community. Whether it's your first time facing the crowd or you're a regular around the microphone, Open Mic is for everyone! Readers and performers will have five minutes on stage. […]

Join us for an afternoon of classical music with members of the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra (APO). The string quartet of Eric Lew, 1st violin; Nathan Moore, 2nd violin; David Trujillo, viola; and Sherilyn Urben, cello, will delight us with a program featuring pieces by Joseph Haydn, Alexander Borodin, Danish folk music arranged by the Danish […]