The Chup Kiddo

Stuffed Dinosaur Taxidermy - For ages 13-17. Registration is required

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 , 3:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Tony Hillerman Branch Library - 8205 Apache NE
Albuquerque, NM

Price: Free

Come create your own wall hanging, from a dinosaur. We will be performing taxidermy on stuffed dinosaurs and mounting them on decorative plaques. The most unique wall art. All materials will be provided. For ages 13-17. Registration is required. Limited to 16 participants. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16658032

Felting Biomes

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 , 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Explora Science Center - 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Phone: (505) 224-8300

Are you 13-19 years old and interested in learning different methods of felting? Come create felted biomes filled with felted animals and more! Learn the science behind combing fibers to create a piece of fabric or sculpture!

Attend all sessions to keep building your skills and finish your projects!

Register Here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTRuGQ_f6UnDq05fY3Z3ZcSlbpPSzrOzdXWLUnukLZxQprKA/viewform

https://www.explora.us/events/felting-biomes-4/

Origami Velociraptor - For ages 13-18 Registration is required. Limited to 8 participants.

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Location: Ernie Pyle Library - 900 Girard Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Learn to fold an Origami model of a Velociraptor ("swift thief") Dinosaur. For ages 13-18. Registration is required. Limited to 8 participants.

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16641580?hs=a

The Croods

Date/Time: Monday, June 22, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Location: Albuquerque Main Library - 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM

Price: Free

Prehistoric family the Croods live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate, Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world. Rated PG. Run time is 1 hour and 38 minutes. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

Water on the Move at the Martha Liebert Public Library

Date/Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 , 10:00am-11:00pm

Location: Martha Liebert Public Library - 124 Calle Malinche, Bernalillo, NM 87004

Phone: (505) 867-1440

How does water move through the soil? Be a water engineer as you design, build, and test aquifer models to track contaminants, water tables, and well levels.

https://www.explora.us/events/water-on-the-move-at-the-martha-liebert-public-library/

Cherry Hills Paints - Registration required

Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 , 5:45pm-7:45pm

Location: Cherry Hills Branch Library - 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM

Bring your own supplies (paints, paper, canvas). We'll always have brushes and paper paint palettes for your use. We'll also have fun prompts and ideas to share, or you're welcome to paint what you'd like. Registration required due to limited space, limited to 20.

Due to the nature of the material, we advise against the use of oil paint at the library. Any fast drying paint like watercolor, gouache, and acrylic are great! Other materials like oil pastels, chalks, pencils are also acceptable "painting" materials!

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14823786

Story Time in the Park

Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 , 11:00am-1:00pm

Location: Around ABQ

Click here for locations: https://www.aps.edu/extended-learning/story-time-in-the-park

Story Time in the Park provides families with read aloud sessions, free books, and resources for children and their families.

Family Storytime

Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 - 10:30am to 11:00am

Location: Albuquerque Main Library - 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM

Fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, toys, and more! For pre-readers ages 0 - 5.

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16696310?hs=a

Summer Reading Movie

Date/Time: Monday, June 08, 2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Location: Albuquerque Main Library - 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM

Price: Free

Luckily for young Arlo, his parents and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago. When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot, a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embarks on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family. Rated PG. Run time is 1 hour and 33 minutes. This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16663533

Reading is Magic with Cody Landstrom

Date/Time: Monday, June 08, 2026 - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Location: International District Library - 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

Phone: 505-768-4970

Price: Free

An experienced and versatile performer, Cody combines the skills of comedy magic, astonishing sleight of hand, and masterful juggling into a custom tailored, family performance. Come experience a memorable time filled with laughter, mystery, and fun! This program is funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/16653752