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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 13h

We'll have hot glue, sewing supplies, duct tape, papier mache, & a plethora of upcycled crafting materials to make your monster vision come to life.

This program is for families with kids.

Monthly Kid's Nature Parties explore traditional folk crafts, sustainability, and creative eco-consciousness.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 13h

#KidsNatureParty: #Halloween Monster-Making Challenge

#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Thurs Oct 16, 2025
4:30–6:00pm

Get into the creative spirit of the season by creating your own #MonsterMask, plushie, or costume prop from a selection of recycled materials! What kind of monster will you create?

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 17h

Tomorrow!
#JoyOfPlants Santa Fe - Plant Swap

#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00am–11:45am

The #PlantSwap is an informal gathering of people of all ages who are interested in plants. Share your cuttings and starts with other like minded people and talk about #plants!

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 20h

#FridayAfternoonArt: #DíadelosMuertos Crafts

#SouthsideLibrary Children's Room Puppet Area
Friday, October 24, 2025
2:30pm–4:30pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos and make a special craft to take home!

Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 20h

Hearts in Motion, Hearts in Place: The Quest for Querencias by Enrique R. Lamadrid

#MainLibrary
Fri Oct 17
4–5pm

To register:
santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/Lamadrid

Enrique R. Lamadrid explores the idea of #querencia through our friends, the birds, in this warm micro-collection.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

Photos from Wednesday's #BannedBooksWeek program with #SantaFeArtInstitute’s artist-in-residence #VagnerMendonçaWhitehead, who led a three-hour community workshop combining loom-knitting while actively listening to a BBC Radio Four performance of 1984, followed by a discussion.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

"Of course this is a legend and not a documented historic fact, but if there was a goat herder named Kaldi who discovered coffee then I personally think he should be revered as a blessed person for gifting us with this bitter nectar."

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Coffee Talk

by Christina S I remember my first cup of coffee. It was awful! It was 1978 and I was 12. My class was taking a field trip from our home in Miami, FL to Washington DC via the overnight Amtrak train…

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

Create with O’Keeffe: Tea Towel Printmaking

Southside Library Children's Room Steps
Thursday, October 16, 2025
3:30pm–4:30pm

Join teaching artist Christina Kortz in creating your own funky shapes and designs before stamping them onto your very own tea towel or bandana!

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

Aztec dances are a form of prayer and communication that channel energy to the Aztec gods. The dances have different meanings, but all express respect for nature and the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind.

Todas las edades son bienvenidas.
All ages are welcome.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

Las danzas aztecas son una forma de oración y comunicación que canaliza energía hacia los dioses aztecas. Las danzas tienen diferentes significados, pero todas expresan respeto por la naturaleza y los cuatro elementos: tierra, agua, fuego y viento.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 1d

#DanzaTonantzinDeAnalco

#SouthsideLibrary Portal
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00pm–6:00pm

Bendición Tradicional del Altar y Danzas Aztecas por Danza Tonantzin de Analco
Traditional Altar Blessing and Aztec Dances by Danza Tonantzin de Analco

Sin fotografía.
No photography.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 2d

#YouthChessClub
#MainLibrary Community Room
Wed Oct 15, 2025
5:45–7:45pm

#YouthChess is a weekly chance for school age youth to continue to improve their critical thinking skills through the game of chess. While playing the game w/ other youth, new techniques, strategies, and tricks are introduced.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 2d

Are you sick of the price of everything constantly increasing? Then drop on by the Main Library @santafelibraryfriends Bookstore on October 15th, because ALL BOOKS ARE #HALFPRICE! Unlike the rest of the world, the Friends are DROPPING prices!

#MainLibrary Bookstore
Wednesday, October 15th
10am-4pm

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 2d

Coming up!
#NatureLoversBookClub

#SouthsideLibrary Magazine Area
Wed Oct 15, 2025
5:30–7pm

October's Selection: We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo

Read about and discuss the wonders of the #NaturalWorld with like-minded people.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

WE ARE READY for The Great Halloween Costume Swap! T-Minus 1 hour! See you at La Farge!!!

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

#JobSearching : Deciphering the #JobAd
#LaFargeLibrary
Tues Oct 14, 2025
1:45–3:15pm

Job hunting is hard enough! Learn to find real job ads here in Santa Fe, spot fakes, and get employed. This program is designed for adults with a high school degree or higher looking for work.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

Jane has spent over 15 years clearing hundreds of homes and businesses of lingering spirits, disruptive energies, and other "unseen guests." In this lively, eye-opening event, she will share true stories from her ghost-clearing work and answer your questions about the paranormal.

Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal … just in time for Halloween! Certified Medical Intuitive and Paranormal Energy Clearing Specialist Jane Phillips returns to La Farge Library for her 4th talk on ghosts, spirits, and unseen energies.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

#Ghosts, #Spirits, & #Energies - Oh My!

#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00pm–7:30pm

To register:
santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/jane-p...

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 4d

#PawsAndPages
#LaFargeLibrary Children's Room
Mon Oct 20
4:30–5:30pm

Practice reading aloud to a friendly #TherapyDog from the #SFAnimalShelter #PetOutreachProgram! Reluctant readers gain confidence, seasoned readers enjoy practicing read-aloud skills in a relaxed environment.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 4d

Last week's #FridayAfternoonArt #PlayWithClay was a smash hit as always! We loved all the different creations.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 4d

Early voting starts tomorrow!

Early voting opens Tuesday at Santa Fe County Clerk's Office

Voters will elect a new mayor, two new city councilors, school and community college boards and approve or reject ballot measures.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 4d

It's #BannedBooksWeek! Exercise your #RightToRead at your local #PublicLibrary.

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Santa Fe Public Library @sfnmpl.bsky.social · 4d

#IndigenousPeoplesDay Closure ~

All branches of SFPL will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025, in observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, October 14.

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