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A yellow and black bird is building a ball shaped nest from dried grass and reeds.

Kid's Nature Party: Bird Nesting Balls

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-in, STEM, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Kids are invited to get ready for spring by making a bird nesting ball out of natural reeds, twigs, grasses, yarn scraps, snakeskins, and more. Learn all about bird nests, spring migrations, and the avian engineers in our backyards. 

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A group of smiling children sitting on the floor listening to a story.

Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime & Craft:

Join us for a lively storytime followed by a hands-on craft for kids. This storytime is geared especially towards preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages are welc...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

Black and White Chess Board

Mayor's Cup Chess Tournament (Youth Chess Club)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Drop-in, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Mayor Garcia will give prizes on the last event (March 4) of the Santa Fe Mayor's Cup Chess Tournament 2025-2026!

 

Mayor's Cup Goals

A group of smiling children sitting on the floor listening to a story.

Storytime & Craft

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime & Craft:

Join us for a lively storytime followed by a hands-on craft for kids. This storytime is geared especially towards preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages are welc...

 

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A child sitting on the floor among large stuffed animals, being read a book.

Pajama Storytime / Hora Del Cuento En Pijama

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southside Library Community Room at Southside Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join the library and the Santa Fe Children's Museum for a cozy, evening storytime that includes a snack and a craft.

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

Logo for Battle of the Books featuring the words "Battle of the Books" in white stylized text over a blue background, with an illustration of stacked books below the text.

NM Battle of the Books Team Meeting

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Northwest New Mexico State Battle will take place at Red Rock Elementary School in Gallup, NM on April 18, 2026.

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Southside Library Children's Room Steps at Southside Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

Image of two reading dogs, ffion and ivey rose at the Southside Library

Paws and Pages

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Southside Library Children's Room Steps at Southside Library
Program Type:
Drop-in, Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Paws and Pages:

Early school age children may practice reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program! Our dogs are patient, cuddly, and love to hear...

child's hands surrounded by paint and art tools

Georgia O'Keeffe Family Day with Library Storytime: Birds, Birds, Birds!

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-in, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us to celebrate the start of Spring by looking up to the sky! Through a variety of hands-on artmaking, creative activities, and story time, explore the majestic nature of springtime birds. 

Offsite Event
Image of reading dog, Maggie, a Bernese Mountain Dog, with the book about a Bernese puppy, "A Snowy Day for Hannah"

Paws and Pages

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
La Farge Library Children's Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Drop-in, Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Practice reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program! Our dogs are patient, cuddly, and love to hear stories!

A group of smiling children sitting on the floor listening to a story.

Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Southside Library Community Room at Southside Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime & Craft:

Join us for a lively storytime followed by a hands-on craft for kids. This storytime is geared especially towards preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages are welc...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A group of smiling children sitting on the floor listening to a story.

Storytime & Craft

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime & Craft:

Join us for a lively storytime followed by a hands-on craft for kids. This storytime is geared especially towards preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages are welc...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

Black and White Chess Board

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Drop-in, Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Youth Chess 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 with other youth, new techniques, strategies, and tricks are introduced.

A group of smiling children sitting on the floor listening to a story.

Storytime & Craft

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime & Craft:

Join us for a lively storytime followed by a hands-on craft for kids. This storytime is geared especially towards preschoolers and kindergarteners, though kids of all ages are welc...

 

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

Photograph of a group of children and an adult standing over a table as they work on creative activities with paint.

Create with O’Keeffe: Birds & Bugs

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us at the library to create your own bird or bug friend using construction paper, markers, and glue!

Logo for Battle of the Books featuring the words "Battle of the Books" in white stylized text over a blue background, with an illustration of stacked books below the text.

NM Battle of the Books Team Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Northwest New Mexico State Battle will take place at Red Rock Elementary School in Gallup, NM on April 18, 2026.

A child sitting on the floor among large stuffed animals, being read a book.

Pajama Storytime / Hora Del Cuento En Pijama

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southside Library Community Room at Southside Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join the library and the Santa Fe Children's Museum for a cozy, evening storytime that includes a snack and a craft.

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
La Farge Library Community Room at La Farge Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A person plays an acoustic guitar while sitting on a colorful rug in front of a whiteboard with writing and a bookshelf filled with books.

Bilingual Music, Books, and Babies

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Southside Library Children's Room Steps at Southside Library
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Music
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Bilingual Books & Babies:

The power of music and song are used as an introduction to language in this program for babies and toddlers. Exposure to new and different language sounds in early childhood can he...

This program is made possible by the support from Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Visit santafelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

A group of toddlers sitting on a colorful mat and playing with toys.

Baby and Toddler Play Hour

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Drop-in
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Drop-in free play with other baby and toddlers.  Music, blocks, baby dolls, sensory bin, and more!