
Upcoming Events
at the Library

Take Your Child to the Library Day
National Take Your Child to the Library Day is Saturday, February 4th. To celebrate, any kid who visits the library that day gets a free book, bookmark, and sticker! Plus, we have a FREE party popper craft event at 1pm!

Fiction Writing Workshop
Free fiction writing workshop lead by Steven F. Havill, author of 31 novels, including the beloved Posadas County Mystery series. Saturday September 17th, 9am-4pm, Magdalena Public Library

Cowboy Cookout
Cowboy Cookout - Free event at Magdalena Public Library. Saturday, May 7, 12-3pm. Free food, live music from Tuesdays @ 2, and the ¡Música Buena! exhibit from Wonder on Wheels and Museum of International Folk Art.

Easter Egg Decorating
Free craft event at the library! Dyeing Easter eggs and painting wood ornaments: bunnies, carrots, chicks, and eggs! It’ll be a lot of fun! Saturday, April 16 11am-12pm.

Amazing Women of the Wild West
Free Library Event: Amazing Women of the Wild West - Territorial New Mexico. Presented by VanAnn Moore.

Judyth Shamosh Book Talk
Local Magdalena author, Judyth Shamosh, will be here Saturday, Feb 26th from 1-2pm to talk about her new book, “The Physics and Poetry of Eastern Herbal Medicine.”

Valentine's Movie Night
Valentine’s Movie Night at the Library! Friday, February 11th at 6pm.

Santa at the Library
Santa Claus is coming to Magdalena Public Library! Saturday, December 18th 11am-12pm, Santa will read a story and take pictures!

How to Enjoy & Understand Our Starry Sky
John W. Briggs is coming to the library to show photos recorded locally of “Deep Sky Wonders.” He will also demonstrate the Stellarium software and report on the astronomy club’s recent activities.

Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween Costume Contest at the Magdalena Public Library! Fun Prizes and Goodie Bags! Thursday, October 28th 6-6:30pm.

Basic Gemology & Gemstone Cutting
Local Dean Crane, Lapidarist (gemstone cutter) will present on basic gemology, gemstone cutting, and marketing. Free event from the Magdalena Public Library.

End of Summer Reading Party
Come join us to celebrate the end of another great Summer Reading Program! Yummy treats, cool prizes, and one last fun craft! Saturday 7/27 at 1pm.

Craft/Story Time - Week 9: Elephants and Giraffes
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 9: Elephants and Giraffes!

Craft/Story Time - Week 8: Alligators & Crocodiles!
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 8: Alligators and Crocodiles!!

Craft/Story Time - Week 7: Snakes
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 7: Snakes

Outdoor Movie Night
Outdoor Movie Night at the library. Come watch Zootopia with us out on the deck! Friday July 9th at 8pm.

Craft/Story Time - Week 6: Bears
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 6: Bears!

Craft/Story Time - Week 5: Big Cats
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 5: Big Cats!
NM Museum of Natural History at the Library!
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History is coming to Magdalena Public Library! They’ll have fun presentations and activities for us. Thursday June 26, 11am-1pm

Craft/Story Time - Week 4: Wild Dogs
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 4: Wild Dogs!

Week 2: Horses and Zebras Craft and Story Time
2021 Summer Reading - Craft & Story Time
Week 2: Horses & Zebras!