• Unearthing New Mexico with New Mexico Museum of Natural History – Cherry Hills Library

    Cherry Hills Library

    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 […]

    Free
  • Decorative Dino Eggs (Tweens) – San Pedro Library

    San Pedro Library 5600 Trumbull SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Join San Pedro Library to decorate a dinosaur egg!  Styrofoam eggs covered in air-dry clay make the base.  Add paint and gems to make it your very own! Ages 9 - 12. Register online.

    Free
  • Summer Reading Movie: One Million Year B.C. – South Broadway Library

    South Broadway Library 1025 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    A prehistoric man called Tumak is banished from his tribe before meeting a pretty woman called Loana. She belongs to a gentler coastal tribe, but he must fight caveman Payto to win her favours. Not rated. 1 hour and 42 minutes.

    Free
  • Drawing Nature with ¡Explora! (Tweens) – Juan Tabo Library

    Juan Tabo Library 3407 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Use microscopes and magnifiers to discover the fascinating world of organisms and elements among us! Explore the structures and functions of a variety of interesting features among a micro-world of bugs, plants, and rocks. For ages 9-12. Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants.

    Free
  • Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey – Rudolfo Anaya Library

    Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library 7704 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Diamond Art Painting – Erna Ferguson Library

    Erna Fergusson Library

    Please join us for the creative meditation that is Diamond Art Painting. Diamond art is similar to a paint by number but uses colored beads and wax to create mosaic style pictures. Children of all ages can benefit from unplugging and spending time on diamond art painting. Fans have used words like calming, relaxing, meditative, […]

    Free
  • Sketchasaurus Rex with Meghan Casey – Tony Hillerman Library

    Tony Hillerman Library 8205 Apache Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    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 — […]

    Free
  • Summer Reading Movie: Jurassic Park – Special Collections Library

    Special Collections Library 423 Central NE, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler and mathematician Ian Malcolm are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free […]

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  • Summer Reading Movie: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – Central & Unser Library

    Central & Unser Library 8081 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet. Rated PG-13. […]

    Free
  • Ancient Languages Bookmarks – The HUB

    The Hub @ Enchanted Hills 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd, Ro Rancho, NM, United States

    Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark by writing your name in an ancient language! Choose from ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics, or Norse Viking runes, and then decorate your bookmark to match. Learn a little history while making something practical to use with your next read. No attendance limit. As supplies last.

    Free
  • A Visit From ¡Explora! – Esther Bone Memorial Library

    Esther Bone Memorial Library 950 Pinetree Rd, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Explora is coming to the library! Try out experiments and activities based in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

    Free
  • Scarab Rock Art – Loma Colorado Library

    Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Draw inspiration from ancient Egyptian art to create a unique rock-scarab! Using imagination and provided acrylic and special-effects paints, bring your own rock artifact to life. Ages 8-15.

    Free
  • Dinolympics – Loma Colorado Library

    Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM, United States

    Race to victory in our very own Dinolympics! Compete in challenges like the Dino Dash, Herbivore Harvest, and Pterodactyl Gliders. Fill your Dinosaur Passport with stamps to earn prizes and win a certificate. Whether playing solo or in teams, it's a prehistoric race where everyone walks away a winner!

    Free