Discover the Wonders of Nature with ¡Explora! - East Mountain Library
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | East Mountain Library
w is a beak’s shape related to its function? Can you tie your shoes without your thumbs? We’ll use our greatest survival tool—our brains—to discover how adaptations help us survive and make us who we are. We’ll also spend time up close and personal with some of Explora’s educational animals. For ages 9-12. Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants.

Dino Kit Cards - Erna Fergusson Library
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Erna Fergusson Library
Get ready to bring dinosaurs back to life! These fun, hands-on kits come as flat cards filled with pop-out pieces that you can assemble into your very own dinosaur. Perfect for teens who love creativity, building, and a little prehistoric adventure. Register online.

Neon Dinosaur Paintings - Tony Hillerman Library
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, United States
Like the look of neon but not the idea of working with electricity? We have the program for you! Join us to paint Neon inspired art of Dinosaurs. We will have some stencils or get creative and paint your own design! For ages 13-17. Limited to 15 participants. Register online.

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - Alamosa Library
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Alamosa Library
Meghan and Aidan have REALLY done it this time… because apparently a normal jungle hike was just too boring. When they stumble across an abandoned prehistoric-looking science lab (which is already a red flag), Aidan finds a pencil labeled “DO NOT USE.” So naturally… he uses it. One innocent Pterodactyl drawing later, a machine startup later — BOOM!— Terry the Pterodactyl bursts out, flapping, squawking, and declaring that anyone who isn’t a dinosaur has got to go! Now Meghan and Aidan must outsmart their own flying mistake before the island becomes “Dino-Only Property.” Think you can help? Good. Because they are absolutely not qualified to handle this alone…

Unearthing New Mexico with New Mexico Museum of Natural History - Westgate Library
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Have you ever wondered how scientists know what the planet looked like in the past? Come learn about what New Mexico looked like 90 million years ago. This program includes a giant map of New Mexico and over twenty fossils found throughout the state that kids can analyze. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants.

Mosaic Sticker Art - Taylor Ranch Library
2026-07-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
Using one foam sticker at a tie, join us to create fun and unique mosaic designs. All supplies will be provided. For ages 9 to 12. Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. Please call 505-897-8816 or stop by the Taylor Ranch Library to register. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

A Visit From R4 - Esther Bone Memorial Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Rd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM activity from R4 Creating! R4’s mission is to cultivate learners into leaders by empowering youth through purposeful learning, leadership development, and career readiness in STEM fields in order to foster innovation, equity, and future-ready skills.

Digging It with Science Heroes - South Broadway Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts such as air pressure, energy transfer, and more! Volunteers help conduct each experiment and the whole audience gets involved in changing variables, making predictions, and comparing results! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

Unearthing Fossils with New Mexico Museum of Natural History - Westgate Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States
Join an educator from the Natural History Museum who will share how fossils are discovered through excavation! This program includes a reading from a special book and an excavation box full of various fossils and tools that will allow the kids to feel like a Paleontologist. For ages 0-8

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - East Mountain Library
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | East Mountain Library

Tiny Dino Terrariums - Main Library
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | main library, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Come make your own miniature dinosaur world! Participants will create a prehistoric ecosystem using jars, plants, decorations, and toy dinosaurs. For ages 9-12. Registration is required. Limited to 15 participants. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

Colorful Foil Fish - The HUB
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Create a shimmering fish artwork using cardstock and aluminum foil, then bring it to life with paint! Cut, shape, and add colorful details to make your fish as bold or whimsical as you want. This is a fun, hands-on craft with a bright, shiny finish.
No attendance limit. While supplies last.

Digging It with Science Heroes - Juan Tabo Library
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, United States
The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts such as air pressure, energy transfer, and more! Volunteers help conduct each experiment and the whole audience gets involved in changing variables, making predictions, and comparing results! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see.

Teen Dinosaur Bracelets - South Valley Library
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States
Get ready to dig into a prehistoric adventure! In this hands-on workshop, you will step into the role of an archaeologist as you excavate hidden “artifacts” from sand—just like a real dinosaur dig. Once the discoveries are made, you’ll turn your fossil finds, beads, and dinosaur-inspired charms into your own custom bracelet. Grab your tools, uncover your treasures, and unearth your story!

Mystery Theatre: Secrets of the Bone Hunters - Loma Colorado Library
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Mischief is afoot—and fossils hold the secret. After an opening skit performed by members of the Teen Advisory Group, participants will scour the library for clues, solve puzzles, and question rival paleontologists to crack the case. Inspired by the real Dinosaur Wars of the 1800s, this immersive mystery blends theatre, history, and sleuthing. Ages 13-18.

Teens Create an Edible Dinosaur Swamp - Ernie Pyle Library
2026-07-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
Join us for an afternoon of swamp making as we recreate the cretaceous landscape in a cup. Use your imagination to create the most delicious swamp using edible “mud”, “swamp goo”, “bones” and more! For ages 13-17. Registration is required. Limited to 8 participants.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library
The Ernie Pyle Library is not ADA accessible because the historic building and grounds include steps, narrow passages, and small spaces. It is a National Historic Landmark and it is on the State, City and National registers of historic places. The closest ADA accessible Libraries include San Pedro Library, South Broadway Library and Erna Fergusson Library.

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - Los Griegos Library
2026-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States

Tween Be a Rockstar with ¡Explora! - Lomas Tramway Library
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States
This isn’t about music; it’s about geology! Use microscopes and magnifying loupes to discover the main types of rocks, model the rock cycle, and perform a series of tests to unearth a mystery mineral. For ages 9-12. Registration is required.

Digging It with Science Heroes - Lomas Tramway Library
2026-07-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123, United States

Exotics of the Rainforest! - Loma Colorado
2026-07-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, United States
Fly into the library for an educational journey with Exotics of the Rainforest! Meet live parrots, reptiles, and amphibians up-close. This im-peck-able presentation mixes hands-on learning with fascination for all ages and abilities. Come with questions and leave with wonder!

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - South Valley Library
2026-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 | South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105, United States

Dinosaur Transfer Book Bags - East Mountain Library
2026-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | East Mountain Library
Using Mod Podge and laser printed pictures of your favorite dinosaurs, we will create unique book bags to take home and cherish.
All materials provided. Register online.

Digging It with Science Heroes - San Pedro Library
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | San Pedro Library, 5600 Trumbull SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, United States

Tween Dinosaur Color by Code - Alamosa Library
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Alamosa Library
Use sight words as codes for colors to color dinosaurs. For ages 9-12.

Tween Perler Bead Dinosaurs - Los Griegos Library
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Line up beads in a dinosaur design, melt them down, and attach a keychain to create a souvenir from the Summer Reading Program 2026! Registration required and all materials will be provided. For ages 9-12.

Teen Prehistoric Painting - South Broadway Library
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Come paint a small canvas that will come together with others to form a larger picture of fossils, combining each participants style into a larger collage. The collage will be displayed at South Broadway Library until the end of the Summer Reading Program, after which, participants can come and claim theirs and take it home. Register online.

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - Westgate Library
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, United States

Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey - Ernie Pyle Library
2026-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
A well, experienced and versatile performer, Cody combines the skills of comedy magic, astonishing sleight of hand, and masterful juggling into a custom tailored, family performance. Come experience a memorable time filled with laughter, mystery, and fun!

Digging It with Science Heroes - Main Library
2026-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | main library, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States

Digging It with Science Heroes - Taylor Ranch Library
2026-07-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, United States
