Ruidoso Public Library

Ruidoso Public Library A free place for everyone to discover, create, and share ideas and information.

Join us this week on Thursday, June 18th at 10:30 AM, our Children's Program is partnering with the Smokey Bear Historic...
06/13/2026

Join us this week on Thursday, June 18th at 10:30 AM, our Children's Program is partnering with the Smokey Bear Historical Park for a special hands-on adventure! 🏕️

Come learn how we can help protect history, artifacts, and cultural sites from the threat of wildfires while discovering why preserving the stories of the past matters. 🔥

Congratulations to Sean, the winner of our Dino in the Wild Photography Challenge! 📸Participants learned photography ski...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Sean, the winner of our Dino in the Wild Photography Challenge! 📸

Participants learned photography skills during our Summer Reading Program and put them into action through this contest.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

We loved seeing all of your creative submissions! 🦕

📢 Wonders on WheelsThe Arts of Democracy in New Mexico, an interactive exhibit honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Dec...
06/12/2026

📢 Wonders on Wheels

The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico, an interactive exhibit honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, has been cancelled, and we are working to reschedule this event.

Follow us for updates, and we hope to see you very soon! 💙

Join us on Tuesday, June 16th at 10:30 AM for a prehistoric baby and me Storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun! 👶...
06/12/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16th at 10:30 AM for a prehistoric baby and me Storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun! 👶

After Storytime, little explorers will create their own cave paintings inspired by the world of dinosaurs and early artists. 🎨

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 17th at 10:30 AM for our next STORYTIME. 📚We're exploring ARCHEOLOGY, and ...
06/12/2026

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 17th at 10:30 AM for our next STORYTIME. 📚

We're exploring ARCHEOLOGY, and the kids will be digging up artifacts in our MINI-ARCHEOLOGY DIG. 🔍

It's going to be a lot of fun, and we hope to see you there! 👋

Join The Time Turner Book Club in the Library Conference Room on July 9th at 12:30 PM as we discuss Founding Brothers: T...
06/12/2026

Join The Time Turner Book Club in the Library Conference Room on July 9th at 12:30 PM as we discuss Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis! 📚

From the fatal Hamilton-Burr duel to the secret dinners that shaped our capital, this book pulls back the curtain on the intense personal relationships that built our nation! 🇺🇸⚔

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence fast approaching, there's no better time to revisit the "Founding Brothers" and the legacy they left behind! 🏛️

We'll have plenty of light refreshments to fuel our discussion, so bring your thoughts and your appetite! 💙

Hey Teens!!! Sign up for our DUNGEONS & DINOS Teen Program on June 12th.RESERVATIONS ONLY – Spots are limited, so contac...
06/11/2026

Hey Teens!!!

Sign up for our DUNGEONS & DINOS Teen Program on June 12th.

RESERVATIONS ONLY – Spots are limited, so contact the library at 575-258-3704 to reserve your space for this Collaborative Storytelling Adventure!

Test your wits, problem-solving skills, and dice (dice will be provided) against dinosaurs and a time-travelling, epicurean mad scientist. Can you and your party discover the mystery, unravel the riddles, and find your way back home?

Come on by to explore the final special event of our Summer Reading Program, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum on Mond...
06/11/2026

Come on by to explore the final special event of our Summer Reading Program, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum on Monday, June 15th, anytime between 11 AM and 4 PM! 📚

This year's exhibit is titled "The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico" and features an interactive exhibit honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, 🇺🇸📜 with a Calligraphy activity included.

We hope to see you there! 💙🌟

We're teaming up with the Lincoln County Garden Club for a special Storytime adventure on Thursday, June 11th at 10:30 A...
06/10/2026

We're teaming up with the Lincoln County Garden Club for a special Storytime adventure on Thursday, June 11th at 10:30 AM! 📚

After our featured story, families are invited to stay for a hands‑on activity the Garden Club has prepared! 🌻

Bring your children or grandchildren and join us as we unearth this story together. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and get ready to dig into history with us! 📅In this...
06/10/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and get ready to dig into history with us! 📅

In this interactive event, families will get up close and personal with millions of years of history. 🌍

The showcase features a stunning array of ancient fossils, colorful minerals, and beautifully preserved pieces of petrified wood.

Best of all, this is a hands-on experience!

Kids and adults alike will have the unique opportunity to touch fossils, examine different rocks, and unearth a story from the ancient world hidden within these stones. 🔍

Presented by Tiffany Santos, Curator of the Zuhl Museum at New Mexico State University. 🏛️

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107 Kansas City Road
Ruidoso, NM
88345

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+15752583704

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