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.
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 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
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+.
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.
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
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.
Join us for an enchanting evening with the MoneyMakers 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
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
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.
Summer Reading fun continues at the Ruidoso Public Library with Pasta Paleontology on June 11 at 3 PM. Children of all ages are invited to create their own dinosaur-themed art using pasta while exploring creativity and prehistoric fun through this hands-on children’s program. Join us for an afternoon of crafts, imagination, and dinosaurs.
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its June meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History by Darrin Lunde, the untold story of Theodore Roosevelt’s transformation from a curious boy collecting specimens to the "Naturalist-in-Chief" who sparked America’s conservation movement.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library on June 10 at 10 AM for Rocky Mountain Puppets’ Sketchasaurus Rex, a fun dinosaur-themed puppet adventure featuring prehistoric chaos, comedy, and interactive storytelling for families and kids.
Archaeologists at work! Join us on Thursday, June 4th, at 3 PM for a children's program where we will dig, discover, and excavate chocolate chips from your very own edible dig site while learning archaeology-inspired skills along the way! Open to all ages as part of the 2026 “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program.
Join children’s musician Andy Mason at the Ruidoso Public Library on June 3 at 11 AM for a lively morning of music, singing, and dancing during the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. Fun for kids and families.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library on May 29 from 10:00–11:30 AM for the LottaLove Farms Petting Zoo, part of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. Families can meet friendly animals and enjoy a fun, interactive summer experience together.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library on May 28 at 3 PM for the Dino Jungle Escape Room. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock in this dinosaur-themed escape room adventure designed for kids and teens who love mysteries and teamwork.
Children visiting the Ruidoso Public Library during this year’s Summer Reading Program can search for hidden dinosaurs throughout the Children’s Area and adopt one to take home. Young readers are encouraged to name their new dinosaur friend and bring them along to Summer Reading programs and events throughout the season while supplies last.
The Ruidoso Public Library’s Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program runs May 27–June 24, 2026. Open to babies through age 18, participants can join age-based reading challenges, attend weekly programs, and enjoy special events. Four grand prizes will be awarded. Sign up online to get started.
Kick off the Ruidoso Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, during an all-day Opening Celebration on Wednesday, May 27 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Families can sign up for summer reading, pick up reading logs and event calendars, enjoy dinosaur-themed activities, games, snacks, prizes, and more.
Kick off the Ruidoso Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program with “Unearth a Story: Field Notebook Pickup Day” beginning May 27 at 9 AM. Kids can pick up their Summer Reading Program Field Notebooks filled with discovery challenges, earn dinosaur stamps, complete activities for prizes, and enter a grand prize raffle during the summer reading season.
Discover the creativity of local photographers at the Ruidoso Public Library’s “The Spirit of New Mexico” photography contest slideshow. The digital showcase features community-submitted images celebrating the beauty and character of New Mexico and will remain on display throughout the month of May near the library’s front desk.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library Teen Book Club as they discuss The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Teens ages 12+ are invited to read, chat, and connect in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. A limited number of copies may be available for checkout at the library.
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its May meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, an engaging history of the Mongol leader and the global legacy of his empire. Meet on May 14, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Celebrate the 5th Annual Día Celebration—Children’s Day/Book Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM–3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Hosted by the Ruidoso Public Library, this free family event features kids’ activities, free books, entertainment, and community resources. All are welcome!
Join the Ruidoso Public Library for a hands-on children’s program with the Sunspot Solar Observatory. Explore light, color, and the sun through four interactive stations, including sun art, rainbow experiments, UV beads, and filtered light astronomy. Open to children of all ages.
Join Ruidoso Public Library for its first-ever Teen Book Club on Saturday, April 11 from 11 AM–12 PM! The featured book is The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Hang out, enjoy snacks, talk books, and share what’s on your TBR list. Open to ages 11–18.
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its April meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, an award-winning history of the Comanche Nation and the life of Quanah Parker. Meet on April 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library, Sunspot Solar Observatory, and NMSU for a family-friendly solar viewing event using specialized telescopes. Safely observe sunspots and solar activity while learning about our nearest star. Weather permitting.
Get ready for wildfire season at the Ruidoso Public Library on March 21. Learn how to prepare your home and loved ones and build your own emergency go kit. Gain practical tips, connect with neighbors, and strengthen your family’s readiness. Being prepared matters for you, your loved ones, and your home.
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