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Stop by #MainLibrary and grab your free copy of the latest Santa Fe Literary Review!
A copy of Santa Fe Literary Review volume 21, 2026.
November 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Kids! Make a "Gingerbread" House

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, December 5, 2026
2:00pm–3:30pm

For families with kids, and teens!

Make a miniature " #gingerbread" house out of graham crackers, icing, and candy! All supplies provided.

While supplies last.
A hand presses frosting onto a gingerbread house covered with colorful icing, candy sprinkles, red and blue pieces, and striped peppermint shapes on a wooden table.
November 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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#OurLadyOfGuadalupe: The Madonna of the Americas

#MainLibrary Community Room
Thursday, December 3, 2026
3:00pm–4:00pm

Register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/ana-pa...

The history of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her spiritual impact in the state of New Mexico.
A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a gold frame, next to the words "Our Lady of Guadalupe: the Madonna of the Americas"
November 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Tomorrow!
#SantaFeStoryExchange
Free Story Workshops at the Santa Fe Public Library

#MainLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4:00pm–6:00pm

Register and more info here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/storyc...
Illustration of people sitting in a circle of chairs.
November 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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RED ANTS with Author Kimberly Blaeser

Tuesday November 17
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
#MainLibrary
145 Washington Ave
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RED ANTS with Author Kimberly Blaeser

Tuesday November 17
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
#MainLibrary
145 Washington Ave

Registration: www.santafelibrary.org/event/kimber...

Join us for a reading, discussion, and book signing with author Kimberly Blaeser for her recently published book, Red Ants.
Book Cover for RED ANTS By Kimberly Blaeser.
November 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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In the Truth: A Discussion with Author Richard Brethour-Bell

Friday, November 20, 2026
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
#MainLibrary
145 Washington Avenue

Join the #HumanRightsAlliance for a special afternoon with author Richard Brethour-Bell, who will discuss his debut memoir, In the Truth.
Headshot of author Richard Brethour-Bell, MHA.
November 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Friends #HolidayBookSale

#MainLibrary Southwest Room
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00am–4:00pm

Friends of SFPL Holiday Book Sale:
Holiday and gift books available at special prices!

10:00 am to 11:00 am - Members only; memberships Available at the door.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Open to the public
Stack of books with Christmas decor and a red ribbon on top.
November 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Kids: Create a Sculpture

#MainLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
3:00pm–5:00pm

Kids, ages 6 to 12, explore the bold colors, patterns, words, and materials used by contemporary Indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Cherokee).
BORN OF THE EARTH ON WHICH WE STAND, 2024. Courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson Studio Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me
November 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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The Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, November 7, 2026
3:00pm–4:30pm
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The Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday November 7
3:00pm–4:30pm

Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/sons-g...

Join us for a talk by co-authors Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons on their book The Sons of Gunshooter.
Book cover for The Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story by Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons.
November 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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RED ANTS with Author Kimberly Blaeser

Tuesday November 17
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
#MainLibrary
145 Washington Ave

Registration: www.santafelibrary.org/event/kimber...

Join us for a reading, discussion, and book signing with author Kimberly Blaeser for her recently published book, Red Ants.
Book Cover for RED ANTS By Kimberly Blaeser.
November 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Sages for the Ages
#MainLibrary Community Room
Thursday, November 5, 2026
3:00pm–4:00pm

Registration: www.santafelibrary.org/event/ana-pa...

Winston Churchill once said: "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." An overview of the world today that failed to heed this advice.
A marble statue of a man with a beard sits in front of a sunset, next to the words "Sages for the ages: or, the more things change, the more they stay the same."
October 29, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Santa Fe Story Exchange
Free Story Workshops at the Santa Fe Public Library

#MainLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4:00pm–6:00pm

Register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/storyc...

Everyone has a story worth telling — this workshop helps you find it.
Illustration of people sitting in a circle of chairs.
October 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Ghosts, Spirits & Energies - Oh My!

#MainLibrary Community Room
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00pm–6:00pm

Register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/jane-p...

Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal … just in time for #Halloween!
The shadow of a hand hovers over a door handle.
October 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Traditional Mexika ~ Azteca Blessing by Danza Tonantzin de Analco

#MainLibrary Portal
Friday, October 30, 2026
5:00pm–6:30pm

Aztec dances are a form of prayer and communication that channel energy to the Aztec gods, connecting the earthly plane with the cosmos.

All ages welcome!
A conch shell and marigolds lay above an illustration of a traditional Aztec Prayer dance.
October 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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#BoomerTech with Santa Fe Prep

#MainLibrary Community Room
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2:00pm–3:15pm

Advice from teens for getting the most out of your technology devices!

October 28 Topic: Online Shopping and Scams
Hands hold a smartphone while a credit card is used for a purchase at a laptop.
October 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Introduction to the #FeldenkraisMethod

#MainLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:00am–12:15pm

Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/introd...

The Feldenkrais Method: Develop Into Your Fullest Potential Through Movement
A person stands and gestures while facing a group of people lying on yoga mats on the floor.
October 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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THURSDAYS BACK AT MAIN!
#PawsAndPages

#MainLibrary Community Room
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:30pm–5:30pm

Practice reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog from the #SantaFeAnimalShelter Pet Outreach Program! Our dogs are patient, cuddly, and love to hear stories!
Two dogs, one black and white and the other brown and white, with the words "Read to Us" above them, and the logo for Santa Fe Animal Shelter.
October 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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The Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday November 7
3:00pm–4:30pm

Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/sons-g...

Join us for a talk by co-authors Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons on their book The Sons of Gunshooter.
Book cover for The Sons of Gunshooter: A Navajo Resistance Story by Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons.
October 18, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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#LaLlorona, The Wailing Woman
Presented by Rosalia Pacheco

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00am–12:00pm

To register: buff.ly/CfMszX9

This famous ghost is known throughout the world for her eerie, spine-chilling cries as she searches for her lost, drowned loved ones.
Illustration of a person crying and a hand from someone drowning coming out of water.
October 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Create with O'Keeffe: #MonsterMasks

#MainLibrary Children's Room
Thursday, October 22, 2026
3:30pm–4:30pm

Kids, get ready for the spooky season by creating your very own monster mask out of recycled materials!

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Create with O'Keeffe: Monster Masks Cartoon green smiling Frankenstein face with forehead stitches.
October 16, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Join us tomorrow!
#BoomerTech with Santa Fe Prep!

#MainLibrary Community Room
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
2:00pm–3:15pm

Advice from teens for getting the most out of your technology devices!

October 14 Topic: Maps and Navigation
A smartphone mounted in a car dashboard shows a navigation route with a map and traffic details, with route lines and icons visible on the screen.
October 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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#LaLlorona, The Wailing Woman
Presented by Rosalia Pacheco

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00am–12:00pm

To register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/La-Llo...
Illustration of a person crying and a hand from someone drowning coming out of water.
October 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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#TweenBookClub: Book Bandits Make Zines!

#MainLibrary Media Room
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:00pm–5:00pm

For Ages 9 to 12. Join the #BookBandits as we share about the books we read this month. Enjoy snacks, laughter, and conversation.

Created by kids for kids!
A small pink zine that reads "Santa Fe Public Library"
October 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Place in Fiction: We're All Regional Writers

Saturday, October 10, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
#MainLibrary
145 Washington Avenue

Join writer and instructor Elizabeth Gilchrist for a talk and workshop on how an author’s sense of place, both conscious and unconscious, informs and shapes the narrative.
Book cover for Rich People in Santa Barbara: Two Novellas by Elizabeth Gilchrist.
October 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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#BoomerTech with Santa Fe Prep

#MainLibrary Community Room
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
2:00pm–3:15pm

Advice from teens for getting the most out of your technology devices!

October 14 Topic: Maps and Navigation

Presented to you by Villages of Santa Fe and students from Santa Fe Prep.
A smartphone mounted in a car dashboard shows a navigation route with a map and traffic details, with route lines and icons visible on the screen.
September 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM