Santa Fe Public Library
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The Santa Fe Public Library is a three-branch municipal library system serving residents of the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County in New Mexico.
Last session this week!
Autumn Verses: Saturday Mornings with Darryl Lorenzo Wellington
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:30am–12:00pm
To register: buff.ly/rAcitFi
Read, analyze, write, and share poetry with award-winning writer Darryl Lorenzo Wellington.
Autumn Verses: Saturday Mornings with Darryl Lorenzo Wellington
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:30am–12:00pm
To register: buff.ly/rAcitFi
Read, analyze, write, and share poetry with award-winning writer Darryl Lorenzo Wellington.
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Last session this week!
Autumn Verses: Saturday Mornings with Darryl Lorenzo Wellington
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:30am–12:00pm
To register: buff.ly/rAcitFi
Read, analyze, write, and share poetry with award-winning writer Darryl Lorenzo Wellington.
Autumn Verses: Saturday Mornings with Darryl Lorenzo Wellington
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 29, 2025
10:30am–12:00pm
To register: buff.ly/rAcitFi
Read, analyze, write, and share poetry with award-winning writer Darryl Lorenzo Wellington.
#ToddlerTime at Many Mothers
Monday, December 1, 2025
11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers and caregivers, join Santa Fe Public Library at @manymothers of Santa Fe on the first Monday of every month for a special #storytime.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, movement, and stories in a lively atmosphere.
Monday, December 1, 2025
11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers and caregivers, join Santa Fe Public Library at @manymothers of Santa Fe on the first Monday of every month for a special #storytime.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, movement, and stories in a lively atmosphere.
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#ToddlerTime at Many Mothers
Monday, December 1, 2025
11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers and caregivers, join Santa Fe Public Library at @manymothers of Santa Fe on the first Monday of every month for a special #storytime.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, movement, and stories in a lively atmosphere.
Monday, December 1, 2025
11:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers and caregivers, join Santa Fe Public Library at @manymothers of Santa Fe on the first Monday of every month for a special #storytime.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, movement, and stories in a lively atmosphere.
Good evening, world!
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Good evening, world!
Reminder:
All Santa Fe Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025. All SFPL locations will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
All Santa Fe Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025. All SFPL locations will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Reminder:
All Santa Fe Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025. All SFPL locations will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
All Santa Fe Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025. All SFPL locations will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
18 of the best books of the year so far, according to BBC ~ have you read any of them?
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Flashlight to Katabasis: 18 of the best books of the year so far
From an "epic" coming-of-age story to "delicious" dark academia – this is the very best fiction of the year, as chosen by BBC journalists.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
18 of the best books of the year so far, according to BBC ~ have you read any of them?
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
A Beautiful Success!
Library programs can change lives.
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Pajama Storytime was launched in 2022 in collaboration with the @sfcmuseum and @growingupnm. It began with 15 sessions that first year, and welcomed 100 people. This year, there were 41 sessions and over 900 people attended!
Library programs can change lives.
buff.ly/7oeK7fw
Pajama Storytime was launched in 2022 in collaboration with the @sfcmuseum and @growingupnm. It began with 15 sessions that first year, and welcomed 100 people. This year, there were 41 sessions and over 900 people attended!
The Bookmark
Welcome to our November edition
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A Beautiful Success!
Library programs can change lives.
buff.ly/7oeK7fw
Pajama Storytime was launched in 2022 in collaboration with the @sfcmuseum and @growingupnm. It began with 15 sessions that first year, and welcomed 100 people. This year, there were 41 sessions and over 900 people attended!
Library programs can change lives.
buff.ly/7oeK7fw
Pajama Storytime was launched in 2022 in collaboration with the @sfcmuseum and @growingupnm. It began with 15 sessions that first year, and welcomed 100 people. This year, there were 41 sessions and over 900 people attended!
#FamilyCrafternoon: #ChristmasCards
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1–2pm
Join us for an afternoon making Christmas Cards! We have a variety of specialty papers, cardstock, stamps, cutouts, scrapbooking supplies, & more to make your holiday visions come to life.
Hot cocoa provided!
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1–2pm
Join us for an afternoon making Christmas Cards! We have a variety of specialty papers, cardstock, stamps, cutouts, scrapbooking supplies, & more to make your holiday visions come to life.
Hot cocoa provided!
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
#FamilyCrafternoon: #ChristmasCards
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1–2pm
Join us for an afternoon making Christmas Cards! We have a variety of specialty papers, cardstock, stamps, cutouts, scrapbooking supplies, & more to make your holiday visions come to life.
Hot cocoa provided!
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1–2pm
Join us for an afternoon making Christmas Cards! We have a variety of specialty papers, cardstock, stamps, cutouts, scrapbooking supplies, & more to make your holiday visions come to life.
Hot cocoa provided!
Make a "Gingerbread" House!
#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00pm–4:00pm
For families with kids, and teens!
Make a miniature "gingerbread" house out of graham crackers, icing, and candy! All supplies provided.
While supplies last.
#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00pm–4:00pm
For families with kids, and teens!
Make a miniature "gingerbread" house out of graham crackers, icing, and candy! All supplies provided.
While supplies last.
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Make a "Gingerbread" House!
#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00pm–4:00pm
For families with kids, and teens!
Make a miniature "gingerbread" house out of graham crackers, icing, and candy! All supplies provided.
While supplies last.
#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00pm–4:00pm
For families with kids, and teens!
Make a miniature "gingerbread" house out of graham crackers, icing, and candy! All supplies provided.
While supplies last.
It's GIFT BUYING TIME! What to buy those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list? Well, BOOKS, obviously!
The Friends are holding their annual #HolidayBookSale in the SW Room of the Main Library. Gift books & other specially-priced books available!
#MainLibrary Southwest Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
10am–4pm
The Friends are holding their annual #HolidayBookSale in the SW Room of the Main Library. Gift books & other specially-priced books available!
#MainLibrary Southwest Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
10am–4pm
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's GIFT BUYING TIME! What to buy those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list? Well, BOOKS, obviously!
The Friends are holding their annual #HolidayBookSale in the SW Room of the Main Library. Gift books & other specially-priced books available!
#MainLibrary Southwest Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
10am–4pm
The Friends are holding their annual #HolidayBookSale in the SW Room of the Main Library. Gift books & other specially-priced books available!
#MainLibrary Southwest Room
Sat Dec 6, 2025
10am–4pm
All Santa Fe Public Libraries are drop off locations for the #NorthernNewMexicoToyDrive!
NEW, UNWRAPPED #toys may be dropped off NOW through December 22nd, 2025.
Visit www.exittoydrive.com to learn how to participate or make a donation!
NEW, UNWRAPPED #toys may be dropped off NOW through December 22nd, 2025.
Visit www.exittoydrive.com to learn how to participate or make a donation!
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
All Santa Fe Public Libraries are drop off locations for the #NorthernNewMexicoToyDrive!
NEW, UNWRAPPED #toys may be dropped off NOW through December 22nd, 2025.
Visit www.exittoydrive.com to learn how to participate or make a donation!
NEW, UNWRAPPED #toys may be dropped off NOW through December 22nd, 2025.
Visit www.exittoydrive.com to learn how to participate or make a donation!
Join us TOMORROW!
Chooch Helped: Meet Local #Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00am–12:30pm
Celebrate a very special storytime in honor of Native American Heritage Month!
Chooch Helped: Meet Local #Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00am–12:30pm
Celebrate a very special storytime in honor of Native American Heritage Month!
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Join us TOMORROW!
Chooch Helped: Meet Local #Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00am–12:30pm
Celebrate a very special storytime in honor of Native American Heritage Month!
Chooch Helped: Meet Local #Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11:00am–12:30pm
Celebrate a very special storytime in honor of Native American Heritage Month!
Dispatch from The City ~
Kick off the holiday season Fri Nov 28, starting at 4:15 pm on the Plaza. Enjoy festive family fun, including a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Stay warm w/ complimentary hot chocolate as we count down to the plaza lights sparkling to life at 6:30 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season Fri Nov 28, starting at 4:15 pm on the Plaza. Enjoy festive family fun, including a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Stay warm w/ complimentary hot chocolate as we count down to the plaza lights sparkling to life at 6:30 p.m.
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Dispatch from The City ~
Kick off the holiday season Fri Nov 28, starting at 4:15 pm on the Plaza. Enjoy festive family fun, including a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Stay warm w/ complimentary hot chocolate as we count down to the plaza lights sparkling to life at 6:30 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season Fri Nov 28, starting at 4:15 pm on the Plaza. Enjoy festive family fun, including a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Stay warm w/ complimentary hot chocolate as we count down to the plaza lights sparkling to life at 6:30 p.m.
There is power in wanting to learn more about the world in which you live, and great joy awaits when you read the whole book just to find out what happens.
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When We Devalue Art (Books!) We Devalue the Future
When you’ve spent your whole adult life working in and around book publishing you get used to hearing that people don’t read anymore and that the industry is on its last legs. There is always a cri…
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November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There is power in wanting to learn more about the world in which you live, and great joy awaits when you read the whole book just to find out what happens.
lithub.com/when-we-deva...
lithub.com/when-we-deva...
Tomorrow!
#FridayAfternoonArt: Watercolor Fun!
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Friday, November 21, 2025
2:30pm–4:30pm
Get creative and discover the fun of painting with liquid #watercolors!
#FridayAfternoonArt: Watercolor Fun!
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Friday, November 21, 2025
2:30pm–4:30pm
Get creative and discover the fun of painting with liquid #watercolors!
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Tomorrow!
#FridayAfternoonArt: Watercolor Fun!
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Friday, November 21, 2025
2:30pm–4:30pm
Get creative and discover the fun of painting with liquid #watercolors!
#FridayAfternoonArt: Watercolor Fun!
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Friday, November 21, 2025
2:30pm–4:30pm
Get creative and discover the fun of painting with liquid #watercolors!
#InternationalAuthorsBookClub
#LaFargeLibrary
Thurs Dec 18
1:30–3:30pm
Read an author of your choosing from a predetermined country. December’s nation is Brazil.
The suggested authors, all native born, represent just a fraction of Brazil’s literary tradition:
www.santafelibrary.org/event/intern...
#LaFargeLibrary
Thurs Dec 18
1:30–3:30pm
Read an author of your choosing from a predetermined country. December’s nation is Brazil.
The suggested authors, all native born, represent just a fraction of Brazil’s literary tradition:
www.santafelibrary.org/event/intern...
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#InternationalAuthorsBookClub
#LaFargeLibrary
Thurs Dec 18
1:30–3:30pm
Read an author of your choosing from a predetermined country. December’s nation is Brazil.
The suggested authors, all native born, represent just a fraction of Brazil’s literary tradition:
www.santafelibrary.org/event/intern...
#LaFargeLibrary
Thurs Dec 18
1:30–3:30pm
Read an author of your choosing from a predetermined country. December’s nation is Brazil.
The suggested authors, all native born, represent just a fraction of Brazil’s literary tradition:
www.santafelibrary.org/event/intern...
Winter, incoming!
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Winter, incoming!
Thanksgiving Day Closure:
All branches of SFPL will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observation of #Thanksgiving.
All branches of SFPL will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observation of #Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thanksgiving Day Closure:
All branches of SFPL will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observation of #Thanksgiving.
All branches of SFPL will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observation of #Thanksgiving.
Does anyone remember?
The Minimobile -- a Santa Fe Public Library service to residents of outlying city districts each Saturday.
Virginia Neale, right, operates the vehicle and distributes literature.
Photo, Alfredo Santiago.
#Minimobile #SFPLMinimobile
The Minimobile -- a Santa Fe Public Library service to residents of outlying city districts each Saturday.
Virginia Neale, right, operates the vehicle and distributes literature.
Photo, Alfredo Santiago.
#Minimobile #SFPLMinimobile
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Does anyone remember?
The Minimobile -- a Santa Fe Public Library service to residents of outlying city districts each Saturday.
Virginia Neale, right, operates the vehicle and distributes literature.
Photo, Alfredo Santiago.
#Minimobile #SFPLMinimobile
The Minimobile -- a Santa Fe Public Library service to residents of outlying city districts each Saturday.
Virginia Neale, right, operates the vehicle and distributes literature.
Photo, Alfredo Santiago.
#Minimobile #SFPLMinimobile
Support the library this #GivingTuesday with a donation to The Friends! Help us create a stronger community, one family at a time. Your donations allow us to fund essential library programs!
And why wait till Tuesday -- you can donate early!
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And why wait till Tuesday -- you can donate early!
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November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Support the library this #GivingTuesday with a donation to The Friends! Help us create a stronger community, one family at a time. Your donations allow us to fund essential library programs!
And why wait till Tuesday -- you can donate early!
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And why wait till Tuesday -- you can donate early!
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#StorytimeAndCraft
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Wednesdays
10:30am–11:30am
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 welcome!
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Wednesdays
10:30am–11:30am
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 welcome!
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#StorytimeAndCraft
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Wednesdays
10:30am–11:30am
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 welcome!
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Wednesdays
10:30am–11:30am
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 welcome!
"Stories from the Edge of the Sea" w/ Author Andrew Lam
#MainLibrary
Tues Dec 2, 2025
6–7pm
To register: santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/storie...
Award-winning journalist and author Andrew Lam presents from his recently published collection of short fiction Stories from the Edge of the Sea.
#MainLibrary
Tues Dec 2, 2025
6–7pm
To register: santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/storie...
Award-winning journalist and author Andrew Lam presents from his recently published collection of short fiction Stories from the Edge of the Sea.
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Stories from the Edge of the Sea" w/ Author Andrew Lam
#MainLibrary
Tues Dec 2, 2025
6–7pm
To register: santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/storie...
Award-winning journalist and author Andrew Lam presents from his recently published collection of short fiction Stories from the Edge of the Sea.
#MainLibrary
Tues Dec 2, 2025
6–7pm
To register: santafe.librarycalendar.com/event/storie...
Award-winning journalist and author Andrew Lam presents from his recently published collection of short fiction Stories from the Edge of the Sea.