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Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Available at Ruidoso Public Library
Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Available at Ruidoso Public Library

Get in-person help with New Mexico Home Recovery Program applications and document submission at the Ruidoso Public Library. Workshops are available on scheduled days from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM through December 17, 2026, for residents seeking housing recovery assistance following disasters in Lincoln and Chaves Counties.

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Time Turner History Book Club
Time Turner History Book Club

Join the Time Turner History Book Club! Meet Wingfield Heritage House Museum Curator Stephanie Long every second Thursday at 12:30 pm at the Ruidoso Library Conference Room. Explore history through books and discussions. Light refreshments provided. Limited copies available—contact the library.

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Teen Scene (ages 11 to 18)
Teen Scene (ages 11 to 18)

The Ruidoso Public Library Teen Scene is a weekly club offering creative, hands-on programs and recommended reading just for teens ages 11 to 18.

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Weekly StoryTime
Weekly StoryTime

Join in the fun with weekly stories, songs, and more, each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., which encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 0-8.

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Baby and Me (ages 0-3 years)
Baby and Me (ages 0-3 years)

Infants and their families or caregivers will hear stories and learn stories and rhymes together Tuesdays at 10:30 am. For babies, birth to 18 months old.

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Meet Blueberry Booksworth: Ruidoso Public Library’s Bear Ambassador
Meet Blueberry Booksworth: Ruidoso Public Library’s Bear Ambassador

The Ruidoso Public Library has announced the winning name for its library bear ambassador—Blueberry Booksworth—following community voting. The new ambassador will appear in programs and events, bringing a playful and welcoming presence to the library.

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Bringing the Library to You: Introducing Your Library Delivered
Bringing the Library to You: Introducing Your Library Delivered

Ruidoso Public Library’s Your Library Delivered program brings books and audiobooks to community drop sites across Lincoln County. Request items in advance and pick them up at a convenient location during scheduled delivery times. View routes, schedules, and instructions online or call the library for assistance.

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Free Online Tech Classes
Free Online Tech Classes

Ruidoso Public Library patrons can now access FREE live and on-demand classes, designed for and taught by older adults, to enhance skills and foster social connections.

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Love Stories: A Special Collection
Love Stories: A Special Collection

Ruidoso Public Library has created “Love Stories: A Special Collection” to give a voice to our patrons and create a special collection at the Ruidoso Public Library. This collection aims to archive audio stories from our patrons and help future generations learn about our community, history, and patrons’ lives. 

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Gabbie: Text-A-Librarian Service
Gabbie: Text-A-Librarian Service

Did you know the Ruidoso Public Library has a 2-way texting app named Gabbie? You can easily ask us a question or renew your books with a simple text. To contact a librarian text 575-215-1468 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Take A Book. Leave A Book.
Take A Book. Leave A Book.

Readers are everywhere, so books should be too. That’s the idea behind the Ruidoso Public Library’s initiative to make reading more accessible to the community — the Tiny Library program. A Tiny Library is a miniature community center for sharing books. It’s hyper-local—located at the White Mountain Complex and All American Park— and it’s free, easy, and fun. All genres and reading levels are encouraged.

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Enhance your job prospects with online career tools.
Enhance your job prospects with online career tools.

Land the job of your dreams with JobNow, one-to-one advice from an experienced career coach and online resources to assist you during all stages of your job search. Free with your library card.

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Streaming e-books for kids.
Streaming e-books for kids.

This program is a great resource for tech-savvy kids, and teaches them the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Tumblebooks include puzzles, National Geographic short film clips and so much more!

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Free Online Tutoring and Homework Help.
Free Online Tutoring and Homework Help.

HelpNow provides students of all ages with live online tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish from 2pm - 11pm, and includes 24/7 access to a comprehensive library of interactive tests, including academic skills assessments, standardized tests, and New Mexico-aligned tests.

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Featured Events

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Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service
Sep 15
Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service

Get in-person help with New Mexico Home Recovery Program applications and document submission at the Ruidoso Public Library from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. Residents can receive hands-on assistance completing applications, submitting documents, and asking questions about the program and application process.

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DAR Constitution Day: “We the People” Children’s Program
Sep 17
DAR Constitution Day: “We the People” Children’s Program

Celebrate Constitution Day at the Ruidoso Public Library with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Kids and families can explore “We the People” through word games, puzzles, and hands-on activities.

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Author Miguel A. Briones: “Macho No Machismo” Children’s Program
Sep 18
Author Miguel A. Briones: “Macho No Machismo” Children’s Program

Join author Miguel A. Briones at the Ruidoso Public Library for an interactive Macho No Machismo children’s program featuring a live reading, theater with Luchador El Machismo, and a musical performance.

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Book-troverts Teen Book Club: Ready Player One
Sep 19
Book-troverts Teen Book Club: Ready Player One

Teens ages 14+ are invited to join the Book-troverts Teen Book Club for Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, featuring gaming, ’80s pop culture, hidden clues, and adventure. Meet Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at Ruidoso Public Library.

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Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service
Sep 22
Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service

Get in-person help with New Mexico Home Recovery Program applications and document submission at the Ruidoso Public Library from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. Residents can receive hands-on assistance completing applications, submitting documents, and asking questions about the program and application process.

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Let’s Make Comics! — Children’s Program
Sep 24
Let’s Make Comics! — Children’s Program

Kids can explore the art of visual storytelling at Let’s Make Comics! at the Ruidoso Public Library on September 24. Comic book artist Ben “Neb!” Girven will introduce the basics of combining words and pictures to tell a story and help participants create their own short comics.

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Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service
Sep 25
Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service

Get in-person help with New Mexico Home Recovery Program applications and document submission at the Ruidoso Public Library from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. Residents can receive hands-on assistance completing applications, submitting documents, and asking questions about the program and application process.

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Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service
Sep 29
Home Recovery Program Application Assistance Service

Get in-person help with New Mexico Home Recovery Program applications and document submission at the Ruidoso Public Library from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. Residents can receive hands-on assistance completing applications, submitting documents, and asking questions about the program and application process.

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Dr. Harold Finkelstein Author Talk: Releasing the Spirit
Oct 2
Dr. Harold Finkelstein Author Talk: Releasing the Spirit

Join Dr. Harold Finkelstein at the Ruidoso Public Library on October 2 for a free author talk exploring the history, culture, and artistry of Zuñi fetish carvings and his new publication, Releasing the Spirit: The Art of Zuñi Fetish Carvings.

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Time Turner History Book Club – October Meeting
Oct 8
Time Turner History Book Club – October Meeting

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for a discussion of Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. Meet on Thursday, October 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Public Library Conference Room. A limited number of copies are available for checkout at the library.

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