Branigan Library celebrates National Library Week

National Library Week is celebrated each year in early April. This year, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., invites the Las Cruces community to celebrate with us in our week-long series of events, which will include.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 3.
Do you have extra seedlings from spring seed starting? Plant cuttings or pups in need of a home? Please bring them to the spring plant swap at the Branigan Library. We'll swap outside the library – just bring your plants and your passion for the garden community.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 4 – Mini Art Show Opening.
Patrons of any age will be able to pick up a 3 inch by 3 inch mini art canvas between March 23 and April 2 to create art to be displayed in the Mini Art Show.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 – Connect with Kanopy: “What We Do in the Shadows.”
Join us for a screening of the film "What We Do in the Shadows" (2014) and learn all about the Library's Kanopy platform and the film content you can access with just your library card.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 – Library Lab is connected!
School age children, Kindergarten to fifth grade, are encouraged to participate in stories and activities that connect us with a book.

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 – Craft a Tiny Book Pin.
Craft a tiny book pin to wear and share! Patrons will need to register on the library calendar for this chance to connect and craft as a community!

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 8 – Digital Downloads.
Community members are invited to come and learn all about the digital resources the library offers and do some hands-on experimenting with different devices.

National Library Week is a great reminder of all the wonderful things that libraries bring to communities. According to the American Library Association, “the theme for National Library Week 2022, ‘Connect with Your Library,’ promotes the idea that libraries are places to not only get connected to technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources, but is also a place where people can connect with media, programs, ideas, and classes – in addition to books.

Most importantly, libraries also connect communities. Overall, the theme is an explicit call to action – an invitation for communities to join, visit, or advocate for their local libraries.” The community is encouraged to visit the library, follow us on social media, and include the hashtag #mylibrary in your social media posts.

This information can be made available in alternate formats by calling 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY). If anyone requires an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event, call the library at least 48 hours in advance at 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY).

For information, contact Brita Sauer, writer, at 575/528-4085, or by email at bsauer@las-cruces.org.