Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

09/10/2026

Library will be closing (September 10, 2026) at 6 pm tonight with computers going down at 5:30. Library will be reopen tomorrow September 11, 2026 at 10 am. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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07/17/2026

06/25/2026

June 27, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Historic Shuler Theater

Join us as we celebrate a season of stories, creativity, and community at the grand finale of Raton’s 2026 NEA Big Read.

Over the past several months, readers, writers, artists, filmmakers, hikers, and families have explored the themes of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law — reflecting on wildlife, coexistence, and our shared landscape in northern New Mexico. Now it’s time to bring it all together.

Join us as we celebrate a season of stories, creativity, and community at the grand finale of Raton’s 2026 NEA Big Read at the Historic Shuler Theater.

06/01/2026

Cleaning the lost and found
The following do not have a library card so we don't know how to contact them. So, if this is you or you know this person please tell them to come to the Library to pick up their belonging. Please be ready to provide ID to pick up thank you.

Suzette Long
Alicia Vargas

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05/29/2026

Tomorrow is the NEA Big Read “Walk Read Play” program at roundhouse park… I know there are a lot of things going on, but if there is anyone out there that can volunteer to help at this program please come out and meet us at 9:30 at the park the program runs from 10 to 12. Please message me if you’re able to help….

05/28/2026

Something is different about Dolly, she must have snuck out this last weekend…

05/21/2026

🦬 SPOTS ARE LIMITED—SIGN UP TODAY at the link below! ⬇️👇

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