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January Library Hours

Mondays to Thursdays 10am-8pm

Fridays 10am-6pm

Saturdays 10am-5pm

Sundays 1pm-5pm



Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20 1pm-5pm

News & Updates

LAClibrary is on social media

Do you follow LAClibrary on Instagram or Facebook? We have been sharing news about events and programs, about upcoming holidays, and we have a regular series of posts from our library staff about titles in our collections. We have shared a new trend in book covers, made suggestions for upcoming titles to place on hold to have first dibs when they arrive on our shelves, and described (in German!) a new award-winning book in our World Languages collection.

Saving Seeds, by KokHeong McNaughton

During this seasonal pause in growing lush gardens, one of our library's important volunteer of the Seed Library Steering Committee has shared an article about the best ways to collect seeds from your garden. Explore what KokHeong has to share and learn about how you can support the Seed Library at the Los Alamos Public Library.

Development at the Library: Outdoor Classroom

Learn about the preliminary plans for an outdoor classroom located between Mesa Public Library and the Betty Ehart Senior Center. At the January 6 Library Board meeting Lloyd and Associates Architects will present a draft design for this space. Attend in person in Room 110 at the Municipal Meeting or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85215643936. The meeting begins at 5:30.

Library Poll: Audiobooks

We have audiobooks in many formats at the library. Search for audiobooks in our catalog, or use your library account to find audiobooks on our digital services like Hoopla and Libby.

Events & Programs

During January, we have a pause on special programs while we prepare for a full year of exciting new things at the library. All our recurring series will happen throughout the month, so be sure to explore what the library has to offer.

Step Up Gallery

New Show: Strange Magic

Step into the mystical world and forever evolving journey of the spirit with artworks by the visionary artist Alexis Palmaffy. Her exhibit features paintings, copper plate etchings, and drawings.

Show opens on January 7

Closing reception to be held on February 8, 2:00pm

Friends of the Library

Bookstore at Mesa Public Library

Every month, the Friends’ Bookstore has a Redcart Special--all books on the red cart are pay-what-you-like. The Redcart Special for January is Biographies and Memoirs.

Also in January, if you’re looking for things to improve your lifestyle, there are books and DVDs that will help you with your mental and physical well-being, now and throughout 2025.

Supporting the Friends of the Los Alamos County Libraries means. Learn more about the Friends and how you can participate in their mission.