August 2021

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Sunday, August 1Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Tuesday, August 39:00—10:00 AM Albert Johnson Park

Tai Chi Chuan

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 311:00—11:30 AMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Rhythm Roundup

Let's get moving. This music-based program is for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Come and enjoy the music with singing, dancing and movement.
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Thursday, August 52:00—3:00 PMZoom

What Have You Been Reading Discussion Group

What Have You Been Reading Discussion GroupCome tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information  contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces. org.

Thursday, August 56:00—7:00 PMYoung Adult DepartmentThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons and DragonsTeens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! Contact library. childrens@las-cruces. org for more information.
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Sunday, August 8Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Tuesday, August 109:00—10:00 AM Albert Johnson Park

Tai Chi Chuan

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 1011:00—11:30 AMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Storytime

StorytimeStorytime
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Thursday, August 122:00—3:00 PMZoom

What Have You Been Reading Book Discussion Group

What Have You Been Reading Book Discussion GroupCome tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information  contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces. org

Thursday, August 124:00—5:00 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Tween Reverse Show and Tell

Ages 9-14 learn a new skill and share your creativity with us! Session 1: August 12th @ 4pm TELL about the program/demo activity (in person). Session 2: August 26th @ 4pm SHOW what you made (on Zoom)!Registration for the program is required as supplies and space are limited.…Learn More

Thursday, August 125:00—6:00 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Game Night

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Thursday, August 126:00—7:00 PMZoom

Film Discussion

Moonlight - Rated R Oscar-winner for Best Picture, MOONLIGHT is a moving and transcendent look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to adulthood, as a shy outsider dealing with difficult circumstances, is guided by support, empathy and love from the most unexpected places.

Thursday, August 126:00—7:00 PMYoung Adult DepartmentThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! Contact library. childrens@las-cruces. org for more information.
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Sunday, August 15Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Monday, August 16All Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Offsite Location

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Tuesday, August 179:00—10:00 AM Albert Johnson Park

Tai Chi Chuan

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 1711:00—11:30 AMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Rhythm Roundup

Let's get moving. This music-based program is for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Come and enjoy the music with singing, dancing and movement.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 176:00—7:00 PMZoom

Climate Reads: Trace

Climate Reads: TraceTrace : memory, history, race, and the American landscape  by Lauret Edith Savoy.
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Wednesday, August 182:00—3:30 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

The Importance of Oral History

The Importance of Oral HistoryWould you like to learn more about why oral history is important, and how it is gathered? Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to participate in our new program “The Importance of Oral History” at 2:00 PM on August 18th in the Roadrunner Room.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 183:30—4:30 PMZoom

Murderous Reads Book Club

Murderous Reads Book ClubMonthly mystery discussion. Each month we look at a different series of book. Participants are asked to read one, or more, books in that month's series. Email Deanna at dduffy@las-cruces. org for more information.
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Thursday, August 192:00—3:00 PMZoom

What Have You Been Reading Discussion Group

What Have You Been Reading Discussion GroupCome tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information  contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces. org.

Thursday, August 193:30—4:30 PMComputer Training ClassroomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001
Zoom

Healthy Cooking and Baking Pastries and Desserts

Healthy Cooking and Baking Pastries and DessertsWe watch four episodes of the listed show/shows and talk about what we learned, what we like, what we don't like, what we'd change or not change, and how what we're learning matches with our own cooking experiences. For this series of discussions we are watching two episodes each of "Making Healthy Food Taste Great" and "Baking Pastries and Desserts" both available on the library's Kanopy video streaming service.…Learn More

Thursday, August 195:00—6:00 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Game Night

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Thursday, August 196:00—7:00 PMYoung Adult DepartmentThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! Contact library. childrens@las-cruces. org for more information.

Thursday, August 196:30—8:00 PMBranigan LibraryThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Learn About Your Library Night

Just in time for going back to school, Branigan Library is pleased to offer our first-ever Learn About Your Library Night at 6:30 p. m. on Thursday, August 19. Learn About Your Library Night is a chance for the Las Cruces community to rediscover their library and learn about all the services it offers through fun, interactive activities.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 22Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Tuesday, August 249:00—10:00 AM Albert Johnson Park

Tai Chi Chuan

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 2411:00—11:30 AMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Storytime

Storytime

Tuesday, August 242:00—3:00 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001
Zoom

Branigan Book Club

Branigan Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Branigan Book Club Time: Aug 24, 2021 02:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83288163721?pwd=dy9KbURReGFMS3BlanZaNGJibmZwZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8816 3721 Passcode: 078368 One tap mobile +16699009128,,83288163721#,,,,*078368# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,83288163721#,,,,*078368# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 832 8816 3721 Passcode: 078368 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdKaanbMhE
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Thursday, August 262:00—3:00 PMZoom

What Have You Been Reading Discussion Group

What Have You Been Reading Discussion GroupCome tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information  contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces. org.

Thursday, August 264:00—5:00 PMZoom

Tween Reverse Show and Tell: Show

Ages 9-14 learn a new skill and share your creativity with us! Session 1: August 12th @ 4pm TELL about the program/demo activity (in person). Session 2: August 26th @ 4pm SHOW what you made (on Zoom)!Registration for the Tell program was required in order to attend the Show portion of the program.

Thursday, August 265:00—6:00 PMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Game Night

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Thursday, August 266:00—7:00 PMYoung Adult DepartmentThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! Contact library. childrens@las-cruces. org for more information.
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Sunday, August 29Closed

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library

Munson Branch Library

Sage Cafe Branch Library

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Tuesday, August 319:00—10:00 AM Albert Johnson Park

Tai Chi Chuan

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 3111:00—11:30 AMRoadrunner RoomThomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88001

Rhythm Roundup

Let's get moving. This music-based program is for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Come and enjoy the music with singing, dancing and movement.…Learn More