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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ruidoso Public Library brings Your Library, Delivered! to the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center on September 11 at 10:30 AM. Learn how to reserve books for delivery, sign up for a library card during Library Card Sign-up Month, and enjoy raffles and goodies.
Don't miss Cactus Sol in our Summer Music Series. Experience an evening of soulful melodies that blend modern flair with classic vibes. This family-friendly concert is free. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy a musical sunset. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library
Wonders on Wheels rolls into Ruidoso Public Library on Thursday, September 10, from 2:00–7:00 PM. Explore this free, interactive mobile museum celebrating New Mexico’s stories and history. Originally planned for the Summer Reading Program, the rescheduled visit offers an engaging experience for all ages.
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for a discussion of Images of America: Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs by Lyn Kidder and Herb Brunell. Meet on Thursday, September 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Public Library Conference Room. A limited number of copies are available for checkout at the library.
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.
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.
Join us for an enchanting evening with the MoneyRakers as part of our Summer Music Series. This free concert is perfect for families. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy under the open sky. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library
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.
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.
Join us for an enchanting evening with McKenzie as part of our Summer Music Series. This free concert is perfect for families. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy under the open sky. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library
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.
Introduce your child to coding through play at the Ruidoso Public Library! Kids will guide Botley the Coding Robot through hands-on challenges that build sequencing, problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Designed for ages 3–7, this free STEM program welcomes all ages and requires no coding experience.
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.
Calling all teen readers! Join the Ruidoso Public Library’s Teen Book Club on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM as we discuss The Final Gambit and The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. New to the series? Books 1 and 2 are available to borrow. Come meet fellow readers, discover the club, and enjoy a fun discussion. Recommended for ages 13+.
Join us for an enchanting evening with Julia Cozby as part of our Summer Music Series. This free concert is perfect for families. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy under the open sky. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library
Explore hands-on STEM activities at the Ruidoso Public Library’s Discover STEM Lab! Children can rotate through interactive stations featuring engineering, science, math, and creative building challenges designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning through play. Recommended for ages 5–9, with all ages welcome.
Meet local author Dr. Terence Rousseau for a special reading of his children’s chapter book Jenna Finds a Dog at the Ruidoso Public Library. Enjoy an interactive story time, learn about the writing process, ask questions, and join in book-themed trivia and activities. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome. Free to attend.
Step back in time with Piper Adamian at the Summer Music Series. This free, family-friendly concert is a perfect way to spend your evening. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy nostalgic tunes under the stars. No tickets required. .Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for a discussion of Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World by Matthew Goodman. Meet on Thursday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Public Library Conference Room. A limited number of copies are available for checkout at the library.
Join the afternoon session of Chess Wizards Camp at the Ruidoso Public Library July 13–17. Open to Kindergarten through 8th Grade students, this interactive camp teaches chess strategy, tournament play, teamwork, and creative game variations in a fun and welcoming setting. Online registration begins June 1 »
Chess Wizards Camp returns to the Ruidoso Public Library July 13–17 with a half-day morning session for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Campers will learn chess strategy, teamwork, tournament play, and creative variations while enjoying fun activities in a welcoming environment. Online registration begins June 1 »
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its July meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis, which brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history. Meet on July 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Part of the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, join Dave Greenwald for a Jornada Research Institute lecture on June 26 at 1 PM exploring archaeology, regional history, excavation research, and Southwestern heritage.
Celebrate the end of the Ruidoso Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story on June 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Families and readers of all ages are invited to enjoy raffle drawings, prize giveaways, recognition of top readers, and a final community celebration honoring a summer of reading, creativity, discovery, and adventure.
Part of the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, the Zuhl Museum Fossils and Rocks Trunk Exhibit takes place on June 20 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Presented by Tiffany Santos of the Zuhl Museum, this family-friendly educational event features fossils, minerals, and hands-on geology exploration.
Teens ages 11+ can test their teamwork and puzzle-solving skills during the Unearth a Story: Lost Facility Escape Room at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 19 at 11 AM. Reservations required. Call 575-258-3704 to reserve your team’s time slot.
Part of the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, Snapshots in Time: Unlocking the History of Your Photographs features Stephanie Long of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum on June 18 at 2 PM. Learn how historical photographs can reveal family stories, local history, and hidden details through preservation and interpretation techniques.
This event has been postponed and a new date will be announced soon. The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum will bring its interactive exhibit, The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico, to the Ruidoso Public Library once rescheduled. Check back for updates.
Teens ages 11+ are invited to Dungeons & Dinos at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. This collaborative storytelling adventure combines tabletop gameplay, dinosaurs, challenges, and imaginative fun during the 2026 Teen Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story. Reservations are required and space is limited.
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