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10/23/2026

Roast a marshmallow and make a s'more! Friday night, join library staff for a little bit of all ages Halloween fun outside at dusk after Trick or Treat on Main Street. From 6-8 pm outside Mesa Public Library in the Outdoor Learning Area between the main library and the senior center. Everyone is welcome.

We are looking for volunteers to make this event a success! Please register at www.volunteerlosalamos.org to help out. Must be over 16 years old.

10/21/2026

It's White Rock Wednesday where we highlight programs, services, and collections from the White Rock Branch Library.

Tomorrow, the White Rock Branch is hosting the last Discover! program of the year. Discover! is a series of hands-on, monthly workshops for adult. Tomorrow, we conclude the 2026 line-up with a workshop on photo editing for cell phone photographers. There are a few spots left for anyone who would like to take their smart phone photography to the next level. The program is presented by Los Alamos County Assistant Public Information Officer, Leslie Bucklin.

Register here: https://ayrs.io/IGD2A_

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Part 1: Editing Introduction; Photography Best Practices for Publication - Why We Edit; Functions Overview
Part 2: Sharing of Unedited Photos from the Class with an Improvements Critique Session
Part 3: Editing Walk-thru, Tips, and Tricks

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Registration is recommended; space is limited to 15 participants.
The workshop is free and open to adult and teens participants of beginner to intermediate skill levels
Participants will be invited to share two unedited photos as part of the Improvement Critique Session
You do 𝘯𝘰𝘵 need to have taken Smartphone Photography 101 to attend.
Bring your own Smartphone. All smartphone models are welcome.

10/20/2026

Mark your calendar for Halloweekend at the Library!

Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween Afterparty for kids and families
Join us outside Mesa Public Library between the library and the Betty Ehart Senior Center from 6–8 pm for all-ages fun after Trick‑or‑Treat on Main Street! Roast marshmallows, make s’mores, play Werewolves, enjoy spooky vibes, and craft glow‑in‑the‑dark jewelry. Free and open to everyone.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Ghost Hunt at the Little Theatre for adults and families
Explore one of Los Alamos’ oldest buildings with real ghost‑hunting gadgets at 1670 Nectar Street from 3-5. Borrow tools like thermal cameras and search for old stories in the dark. Free and open to the public. Cohosted with Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities.

Hope to see you for a spooky good time! Check out the library event calendar here: https://ayrs.io/U2ZVFN

10/19/2026

🌾 The 5th Annual Community Seed Drive is here! 🌱
We’re excited to kick off another season of seed sharing! Starting now through the winter, we’re collecting seed donations to help restock the seed library outlets at Mesa Public Library, White Rock Branch Library, and PEEC.
🌼 How to donate:
Drop off your seeds at either library location in paper bags or envelopes. Be sure to label them with as much information as you can including plant name, variety, harvest year, and any growing notes are especially helpful!
🌿 What we’re accepting:
All seeds are welcome from extra commercial packets you didn’t get to this summer to locally grown and harvested seeds, which are especially appreciated.
Want to learn more about our Seed Library? Read here: https://ayrs.io/ygeS5z

10/17/2026

See what's new this week at the Los Alamos County Library System at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2043-690 ***

There are five new bestsellers, four new audiobooks, three new children's books, and 21 other new books, including fourteen that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body," "Conversation: How to Connect with Anyone and Make Every Interaction Count," and "A Married Little Christmas."

10/16/2026

Saturday Storytime: Nighty Night, Dinos with author Deborah Holt Williams. The author will read her book for us and we're SO excited! Our previously scheduled symphony storytime has been postponed. MPL, 10:15 in the rotunda on the lower level.

https://ayrs.io/mS4YWi

10/15/2026

Join us tonight, Thursday, October 15, for a special author talk with LAHS graduate and debut novelist Nancy Foley!
Our wonderful local bookstore and tea house, Samizdat, will be on hand with copies of 𝘐 𝘈𝘮 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢 for sale. Pick one up at the event and get it signed by the author herself.
Want to learn more about Nancy Foley and her new novel? Read more here:
https://ayrs.io/RhW0o6

10/14/2026

It's White Rock Wednesday and we want to know what’s next to Discover?
As we wrap up the first season of our Discover! series at the White Rock Branch Library, we’re already looking ahead! We’ll be spending the winter dreaming up and developing a brand‐new lineup of practical, hands‐on 101 adult workshops for next season, starting in February.
Now we want to hear from you!
What topics would 𝘺𝘰𝘶 love to explore in practical, intro level workshops? Share your ideas in the comments. Your feedback helps shape what we create next.
Here’s what we’ve offered so far:
• Smartphone Photography 101
• T’ai Chi & Qigong 101
• Wildfire Preparedness 101
• White Rock Gardening 101
• Genealogy 101
• Smartphone Photography: Practice in the Field
• Forest Bathing 101
• Life Drawing 101
• Smartphone Photography: Editing

10/11/2026

Join us at Mesa Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 15, 6–7:30 p.m. for a special author talk with Los Alamos native Nancy Foley, celebrating her debut novel 𝘐 𝘈𝘮 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢. She’ll read from the book and chat with fellow LAHS alum Deborah Fritz about art, memory, and unexpected connections. Free and open to all! Borrow the book from the library or purchase a copy at the event.
More info in the library event calendar: https://ayrs.io/RhW0o6

10/10/2026

See what's new this week at the Los Alamos County Library System at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=2043-689 ***

There are five new bestsellers, nine new audiobooks, and five other new books, including nineteen that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Other Worlds Than These," "Roll the Calls: A Memoir," and "Bad Words."

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2400 Central Avenue
Los Alamos, NM
87544

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Website

http://LosAlamosLibrary.org/

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