Antoine Predock, World-Renowned Architect of Mesa Public Library (1936-2024)

On March 2, 2024, Antoine Predock died at his home in Albuquerque at age 87. Though his work spanned the globe, from New Mexico to Costa Rica to Qatar, he is known for work that incorporates place and landscape into his designs. His obituaries can be found in AP, The New York Times, and The Albuquerque Journal, among many other places.

Our Mesa Public Library building, opened almost 30 years ago, takes into account the mountains and people who live in the region. Shaped like a bird, the library houses its fiction and non-fiction collections on each of this pajarito's outstretched wings.

New Library Service: Watch Videos with Your Library Card on Kanopy!

Instantly stream movies 24/7 from Kanopy's collection of over 30,000 popular videos, TV series, independent films, documentaries and more! Kanopy features titles from Warner Bros., MGM, BBC, Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate, The History Channel, A&E, The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, among others. This vast and diverse collection has something for everyone. All you need is a library card to create an account and enjoy Kanopy!

Celebrate National Library Week

April 7th to 13th

Explore all the library offers by visiting in person or online. And don't forget, the library also has inter-library loans, periodicals, and many digital services. Our libraries also offer study spaces, meeting rooms, computers, and a whole Library of Things! Visit the library to learn all the adventures you can have with your library card.

Find Your Next Favorite Read:

Book Lists for Everyone

Have you ever wanted to break into a new genre, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you're in the mood for something thought-provoking? Or with excellent writing? Or featuring new voices? We have a resource for you!

The Los Alamos Public Library maintains searchable lists of major literary awards to help you find your next book and place it on hold: the Agathas for mystery, the Spur Awards for western, the Audies for audiobooks, a whole collection of SciFi and Fantasy, and even our own Staff Favorites list.

Explore all the library's lists here.

Have Your Say on the Library's Proposed Open-Air Classroom

Saturday, April 6th, 11:00am to 12:00pm

Mesa Public Library

Learn about the library's proposed outdoor classroom and share your input. This open-air space between Mesa Public Library and the Betty Ehart Senior Center will allow the library to expand and diversify programs and events. Your input at this session will inform the draft design. All community members are welcome to attend and contribute.

Learn more about how you can have your say here

An Afternoon of Poetry and Discussion with NM Poet Laureate Lauren Camp

Saturday, April 20th, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Mesa Public Library

Celebrate Arab American History Month and National Poetry Month at our special event with New Mexico's Poet Laureate! Lauren Camp will read and talk about finding one’s place, heritage, and perspective through writing. 

For more details, visit the library's event calendar.

Guitar Workshop with Richard Smith

Saturday, April 27th, from 11:00am to 12:00pm

Mesa Public Library

Guitar legend Richard Smith will be sharing his knowledge and expertise in this special workshop for all ages and abilities. If you are a trained musician, or just beginning to learn your chords, Smith will help guide you to your potential.

Richard Smith is in Los Alamos with the support of Live in Los Alamos. More information about his concert at Fuller Lodge on April 26 can be found at liveinlosalamos.com.

Learn more about Richard Smith's workshop here.

White Rock Family Films Presents:

Under the Boardwalk

Saturday, April 13th, 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Every second Saturday of the month

White Rock Branch Library

Join us for crafts, snacks, and a matinee! Every second Saturday of the month during the winter and spring, White Rock Branch Library is showing a family-friendly film. Come to the library at 2:00pm to get started on a movie-themed craft with the whole family. Showtime is at 2:30pm. We invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

See more details on our library's event calendar.

Special Guest at Storytime: Local Author Carie Fanning reads from Lucy Ann's Chair

Saturday, April 13th, 10:15am to 10:45am

Mesa Public Library, Lower Rotunda

Join us for a very special Storytime! Local author Carie Fanning, former director of Los Alamos' Family Strengths Network, will read from her newly published book, Lucy Ann's Chair. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at Storytime, and you can have your copy signed by the author.

Red Cart Special in April: Religion

The month of April, we will run a Red Cart special of Religion. As a reminder, Red Cart books are not free but may be had in exchange for a donation of any amount (made at the counter inside the bookstore). All donations and sales made at Friends' Bookstore help support our community libraries. It's a great deal all around!