Become a paleontologist for the day! Press natural objects into clay to create your own “fossils” and discover the stories they leave behind. What will your imprint reveal? Become a […]
The evil mummy Imhotep returns to wreak havoc as he resumes his relentless search for power and immortality. To make matters worse, another ancient evil has been unleashed, even more […]
Join us at LEGO Club as we build and create LEGO masterpieces! All LEGOs will be provided. 1st Wednesday of each month from 3:30 - 4:30.
Love to write? Whether you're brimming with ideas or need a creative spark, join fellow teens for fun writing challenges, storytelling games, and plenty of inspiration! Our group uses this […]
Help us find the missing dinosaurs! Each participant will get a dinosaur bingo card to mark off as they discover dinosaurs hidden around the library. For ages 9-12. Registration is […]
Are you part of the LGBTQ community? Just an ally and part of the overall human Community? Show us your pride, join us to make a pin/broach of your favorite […]
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 […]
Join us as we make Dinosaur Stuffies. You can make yourself a small friend to join you as you Unearth Stories all through the summer. This is a beginner sewing class, and previous knowledge of sewing is not necessary. All materials provided. Please register ahead as materials are limited. For ages 13-18.
Become a family history detective! Learn how to start your family history—discover names and stories, find documents to support them, and even learn how DNA ancestry works! Bring your laptop if you want to get started on your own after a demonstration. For genealogy beginners. Aimed at adults. Registration required.
Learn a new dance
Free concert series by the Albuquerque Concert Band--a 2026 Creative Bravos Award recipient! Come join us out on the east lawn here at the Balloon Museum for an upbeat kind […]
Salsa Nights with CALLE 66: First Wednesdays, May–October at 7pm Get ready to move. Our monthly Salsa Night brings the electrifying rhythms of CALLE 66 to THE BLOCK all season long. Join us the first Wednesday of every month, May through October, for live Latin music, vibrant community energy, and dancing under the New Mexico […]
Charlie Williams is the Noiseguy! a vocal sound effect comedian and cartoonist. Hear dinosaur sounds, and learn some hilarious noises of your own for your reading. Sir George and the Dragon is a comic musical and Extinction Stinks is about what really happened to the dinosaurs! A fun noisy show for all ages, which includes […]
Summer Reading 2026 begins here! Travel back to the legendary Library of Alexandria for our Unearth a Story Kickoff Party. Explore hands-on activity stations inspired by ancient knowledge—maps, stars, mazes, and stories—while signing up for Summer Reading and decorating your sign-up prize. Discovery awaits!
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 […]
