Welcome to the El Rito Library! Bienvenidos!
Our public library is a non-profit 501(c)3. We serve to enlighten, empower and bring enjoyment to this community. Individual donors, much appreciated grants, and the hard work of our board of directors, staff and volunteers keep us operating.
Our public library is a non-profit 501(c)3. We serve to enlighten, empower and bring enjoyment to this community. Individual donors, much appreciated grants, and the hard work of our board of directors, staff and volunteers keep us operating.
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Programs and Events
"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." Albert Einstein
Friday April 11. Noon - 1:00 pm
Monthly Board of Directors' Meeting Open to the public. Friday March 8. 1:00 - 4:00 pm CANCELLED. Will Be Rescheduled
Traveling Museum Exhibit at Library From NM Office of Archaeological Studies Table top artifacts and artifact replicas from the rich human history in New Mexico. Includes hands-on objects. Suitable for all ages. Saturday March 9. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Rescheduled for April 6. Library Mulching Work Day Open invite to join a crew of volunteers adding compost and mulch to our library grounds. Learn techniques and gain insights into how to care for our soils using available resources. If you have saved seeds, bring them to exchange or to add to our landscape. Dress for the weather. Bring your lunch if you don't want beans, rice, and green chile. Friday April 19. 5:30 - 7:30
Navalny. An Academy Award-Winning Documentary Potluck at 5:30 pm Movie at 6:00 Join us for an informative evening. Introduction and Q&A led by the documentary's film editor. This event will be held at the Northern NM College's El Rito Campus Alumni Hall. We Love our Library Story and Music Hour
Every Friday 11:00 am - Noon Story Hour is for our youngest community members and their caregivers. Ages 2 - 5 encouraged. We'll feature a rotating cast of readers and story-tellers. Call for more information: 575-581-4608 Funding provided in part by the New Mexico Foundation, the NM Children's Foundation, United Way of Northern New Mexico Kanopy Movies for Patrons
Did you know our library continues to offer a movie streaming service called Kanopy? By registering with your El Rito library card number you can access thousands of top-of-the-line movies, including kids movies, the Great Courses series, international films - all for free. Call the library if you need technical help in getting up and running. Go to kanopy.com to get started. Every Thursday 2 - 4 pm
El Rito Quilters' Guild Our quilters meet weekly as they have for 23 years. New members are welcome! Learn More About Local History
A Developing Project centered around historic fruit production in Northern NM. Stay tuned! A New Traveling Exhibit We Created After much behind the scenes work to complete a recent grant with the Northern New Mexico National Heritage Area, the El Rito Library has created three new exhibit banner stands which we'll soon be transporting to schools and community meetings to talk about our community's fascinating natural and cultural history. To read about some of that history, click here. An Archaeology Conference We Held In September 2018 our library offered public presentations by archaeologists detailing studies of two interesting local sites, prehistoric Sapawe and historic Casita. For a copy of the conference program, click here. For Supporting Articles by Conference Presenters, Click Here For Videos of our new 2021 Zoom Community Forums supported in part by the NM Humanities Council Cares Act Funding and United Way of Northern New Mexico, Click Here |
Our Wi-Fi is available outside the library
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday 11 AM to 4 pm Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Sunday & Monday closed Extra hours for special events
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