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In this Issue:
Library News
Upcoming Adult Events
Upcoming Youth Events
Recurring Youth Programs
At Step Up Gallery in May
This Month at Friends' Bookstore
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April Library Hours
Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday* 1:00pm to 5:00pm
*Both branches now open Sundays!
Holiday Hours in May
Memorial Day, May 27 Closed
For all library hours, click here.
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Did you know you could borrow thousands of periodicals from the library—wherever you are right now? With your library card, you can access Libby on your iOS or Android device or directly through a browser.
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Libby offers ebooks, audiobooks, as well as periodicals in the app. Read The New Yorker, Us Weekly, Cook’s Illustrated, or Highlights for Kids, and then subscribe to receive new issues automatically.
All you need is a library card!
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Bradbury Science Museum
Los Alamos History Museum
Los Alamos Visitor Center
White Rock Visitor Center
Betty Ehart Senior Center
White Rock Senior Center
Mesa Public Library
White Rock Branch Library
Whether you've been here for 10 years or 10 days, there are probably places you've missed seeing. Go on a low-tech adventure across Los Alamos County and visit the Eco Station, Bradbury Science Museum, the Aquatic Center, the Nature Center, Fuller Lodge Art Center, the History Museum, the senior centers, and the visitor centers. Collect tokens at 6 of 11 possible locations and return them either library to redeem them for your choice of Los Alamos-themed book from our selection.
This adventure is for all ages and all newcomers to Los Alamos are welcome to participate!
Learn more about the Newcomer Adventure here.
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Wednesday, May 1st, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Mesa Public Library
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been disproportionately awarded to Jewish scientists, beginning with the first American scientist to win a Nobel, Albert Michelson. Half of the Nobel winners connected to Los Alamos in the Manhattan Project era were Jewish, including Fred Reines, the only individual to date whose work conducted at the Lab was recognized with the Nobel Prize. Join us for an evening of discussion and discovery to learn about the lives and work of many of the Jewish Nobel Prize winners in physics as we launch National Jewish American Heritage Month.
For more details, visit the library's event calendar.
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Thursday, May 9th, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Mesa Public Library
Raramuri, Uto-Aztecan for Tarahumara, are among the world's best runners from lives spent traversing the canyon walls and plateaus of the Sierra Madre Occidental in northern Mexico. Some Rarámuri can run up to 200 miles in one event!
In a personal narrative complimented by anthropological, ethnographic and scientific research, Diana Molina will feature the exceptional Rarámuri culture, discuss the impact
of modern society on their lifestyle and highlight the amazing expanse of the canyon environment with stunning photographs taken while living among the tribe for extended
periods of time.
Learn more about the event and the Rarámuri here.
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Wednesday, May 15th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Online
Join library staff members, Elizabeth Rivera and Ying Meng to discuss this #1 bestselling title. There is a lot to say about the topics covered in this book--who gets to tell a story, what it means to write someone else's story, and who owns ideas. We invite you to join us from wherever you'll be on Wednesday evening. Share your ideas, or simply listen to the discussion. Copies of Yellowface in many formats are available from the library for those who have yet to read it.
Join us on Zoom for this online book discussion.
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Saturday, May 11th, 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.
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Saturday, May 18th, 10:15am to 10:45am
Mesa Public Library, Lower Rotunda
Every week, both branches of the library host Storytime. On May 18, join us at Mesa Public Library for a very special Storytime with local author Nicoli Carr as he reads his book Wally the Wake-up Pup.
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Wally the Wake-up Pup is about a dog going around waking up his family in the morning. Yes, Carr says, he and his family do have a dog named Wally! The website Reader Views gave a Bronze Award to Wally, the Wake-up Pup by Nicoli Carr published by Mascot Kids (2023).
Find out more about the author and
this special Storytime.
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Storytime (ages 3-5) is a weekly gathering at both libraries for read-aloud stories, early literacy concepts, and songs. | |
Babytime (ages 0-2) is a gathering at Mesa Public Library to share bounces, songs, and rhymes between babies and caregivers. | |
Library Playtime (ages 0-6) is a weekly playtime at White Rock Branch Library with toys, games, and books. | |
Music & Movement (ages 0-6) is energetic musical fun at both libraries! Great for brain and body development. | |
MPL: What's Up Wednesday (elementary-age kids) will be crafts and adventure activities at Mesa Public Library! | |
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WRBL: What's Up Wednesday
(elementary-age kids) will be weekly fun at White Rock Branch Library with crafts and imaginations!
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Random Fandom
(grades 7-12) is a monthly gathering at Mesa Public Library for random fandoms. Make things, play games, eat snacks, and win prizes!
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Anime Club (grades 7-12) is a monthly gathering at Mesa Public Library to watch and talk about popular anime shows, movies, and manga! | |
TAG: Library Books for Readers (grades 7-12) is a monthly gathering at Mesa Public Library for teens to talk about what they're reading, watching, listening to, or playing. | |
At Step Up Gallery in May | |
This Month at Friends' Bookstore | |
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Friends' Bookstore at Mesa Public Library
The Friends' Bookstore, located in the lobby of Mesa Public Library, helps support the programs and resources of our library. Thank you to the Friends of the Los Alamos Public Libraries and their team of volunteers who do wonderful and impactful work for our community.
Keep an eye out for their Red Cart Specials (themed books available for donation) and seasonal Bag Book Sales where you can fill your bag with books for one low price.
To learn how to volunteer or how to donate, visit their website or visit their store at the library!
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Thank you from the Los Alamos Public Library | | | | |
