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PreSchool Story Time
Tuesdays, at the La Farge Branch Library. Wednesdays, at the Southside Library. Fridays, at the Main Library.
The next cycle will run from January 8 to May 2, 2008.
Two sessions run concurrently, 2 & 3-year-olds, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM; 4, 5 & 6-year-olds, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
It's free!
Children will enjoy stories, songs, finger games, puppets, and crafts. Open enrollment.
For more information call La Farge Children's, 955-4863, Southside Children's, 955-2830, or Main Children's, 955-6783.

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Books and Babies
A program for babies 6 months to 2 years old and their caregivers.
Session 1: January 9-February 13, 2008.
Session 2: February 20-March 26, 2008.
Session 3: April 9-May 14, 2008.
La Farge Library, Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m. Southside Library, Thursdays 1-1:30 p.m.
It's never too early to start your child on the road to reading.
Your child will enjoy books, songs, and finger games from the comfort of your lap.
This is a free program sponsored by a grant from the Brindle Foundation.
To register and for more information call La Farge Children's, 955-4863 or Southside Children's, 955-2830.

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New Power Readers Program
Want to be a better reader? Need some help with your reading?
This program is designed to help children in grades 2-6 practice their reading skills with a teen mentor.
Tutorial sessions take place twice weekly for one hour after school, January through April, at the Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Dr.
For information or to register, contact Leslie Rich at the Southside Branch Library's Children's Room, 955-2829.
Also, we need teens age 13-18 to be reading mentors. The Santa Fe Public Library has funds for several paid postions.
Applications are being accepted now. Contact Leslie at 955-2829.
This program is sponsored by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, the Buckaroo Ball Foundation, and the LANL Foundation.

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Upcoming Programs and Events




El Día de Los Niños / El Día de Los Libros
A National Celebration of Books and Reading

Diane the Magicienne:
Diane Shepard presenting a sparkling program of magic for children!
Southside Branch Library: Friday, May 2, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
La Farge Branch Library: Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Main Library, Saturday: May 3, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Storyteller Liz Mangual:
Leading a Family Story Bundle Program.
Sharing stories in both English and Spanish.
Main Library: Friday, May 9, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Southside Branch Library: Friday, May 9, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
La Farge Branch Library: Saturday, May 10, 11:00 am – 12 noon

Contacts:
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave., 955-6783
La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano St., 955-4863
Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr., 955-2828

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Friends of the Library Booksales

Saturday, May 17, One-Day Book Sale
Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr.
The Friends of the Library will be selling on the Portal from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Don't miss this special sale!

Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22
Summer Booksale, Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.
Great selection of books, videos, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. Great prices.
Saturday, the sale starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes until 1:00 p.m. for Friends of Library members;
The Booksale will be open to the general public 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Friends of the Library memberships are available at the door.

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Friends of the Library's Used Bookstore Now Open at Southside Branch

The following hours have been set for the Friends of the Library's Used Bookstore at the Southside Branch:
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p. m.
The Used Book Store is operated by volunteers of the Friends of the Library.
All proceeds from the Bookstore go to purchase new
materials for the Santa Fe Public Library.
Book prices are $2.00 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks;
there are also some individually priced "better books" for sale.
Persons interested in volunteering to help with the Friends of the Library may call 955-6789.

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Southside Library Needs Volunteers!!

Can you spare an hour or two a week? Meet great volunteers and help library staff. Hours are flexible come with a friend.
We need help with children's programs making the children feel welcome and help with crafts and programs.
We need shelvers with thousands of books going out, we have thousands coming back needing to be shelved.
We need help processing books even labeling books takes time and extra hands.
Southside library hours are:
Monday thru Thursday 10-8
Friday, Saturday 10-6
If interested, please call John Pinkston @ 505-955-2824
Leave your name and phone # with a message.

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Stay Tuned for Summer Reading 2008!

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May Exhibits

Main Library

Oil Paintings,
Wood Carvings,
Leather Craft
by Joe P. Lujan

Southside Library

Art in Plein Air ,
Oils and Pastels
by Patricia Conor Hodapp
in the display area

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New Sculpture at the Main Library

The Main Library is delighted to accept the loan from artist Destiny Allison of her sculpture, Finding Center. The loan was made possible by the City of Santa Fe's Art Commision and Arts in Public Places Program and may be viewed at the front of the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.


Finding Center

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Applications for Exhibits

The Santa Fe Public Library is accepting applications from local artists for consideration for exhibits. All applicants must be eligible for a Santa Fe Public Library card and live in the city of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County.

Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the Southside Library may pick up an application at the Southside Reference desk. The Art Committee will set a date to review and schedule art displays for 2008-2009. For more information, call Christina Dunkin at 955-2820.

Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the Main Library may bring their work to the Library's Pick Room the first Wednesday of every month. Artists are asked to bring three representative pieces of their work for review. Paintings as well as photographic exhibits will be considered. The Library also has glass cases for three dimensional work. Call 955-6720 for more information.

La Farge Branch Library is seeking artists for a locked and lighted display case. It is approximately five feet wide, three and a half feet tall, sits on a two foot base, and eighteen inches deep. The case can be used with or without two acrylic shelves. Displays begin on the first day of each month and end on the last. Interested artists can contact Karen Regensberg at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 505-955-4875, to fill out an application.

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Here is a recently updated list of free wireless hotspots around town:
Ecco Expresso & Gelato -- 105 E Marcy St, Santa Fe, 87501 - 986-9778
Back Door Café -- 201 East Water St. - 992-1096
Meridian Espresso & News -- 228 Old Santa Fe Trail - 989-9252
Mission Café -- 239 East De Vargas Street - 983-3033
Atomic Café -- 103 East Water St. - 820-2866
Travel Bug Espresso Bar -- 839 Paseo de Peralta - 982-0418
Aztec Café -- 317 Aztec - 820-0025
CD Café -- 310 North Guadalupe St. - 986-0735
Santa Fe Baking Company -- 504 West Cordova Rd. - 988-4292
The Tea House -- 821 Canyon Rd. - 992-0972
Annapurna -- 903 West Alameda - 988-9688
Java Joe's -- 2801 Rodeo Rd. - 474-5282
Eldorado Community Center -- 1 Hacienda Loop(in Eldorado) - 466-4248

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About the Storyteller Horse

"Storyteller", by artist Ellen Alexander, is one of the Painted Ponies from New Mexico's Trail of Painted Ponies, a statewide Public Art fundraising project featuring life-size Painted Ponies. She was auctioned off for the benefit of the Santa Fe Seniors Activity Fund Corp., and the purchasers have kindly offered to let her stay on display at the Main Library.



picture of Storyteller Horse in the Southwest Room closeup of Storyteller Horse


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Santa Fe Public Library
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City of Santa Fe,
Community Services Department.



Santa Fe Public Library
150 Washington Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 955-6781


Last update: May 9, 2008.

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