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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Young readers can join the Land of Enchantment Book Awards Battle of the Books at the Ruidoso Public Library. Pick a trading card, read books from the LOE nominees list, earn star stickers, and vote for your favorite titles. All participants receive a sticker and are entered into a prize raffle. Visit the Children’s Department display to get started.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday at the Ruidoso Public Library on March 4 at 3 PM with a special Storytime featuring the Cat in the Hat. Kids will enjoy stories, snacks, and a fun take-home craft. Join us for an afternoon of imagination, laughter, and Seuss-inspired fun for the whole family!
Join the Ruidoso Public Library for a Minecraft Children’s Program on February 19 at 3 PM. Kids of all ages can enjoy Minecraft build demonstrations, learn tips and tricks, and share photos of their own creations. A fun, creative program for young Minecrafters—no registration required.
Children are invited to enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library with a movie and popcorn! Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and settle in for a fun, family-friendly film screening of The Wild Robot. This relaxed program is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a great midweek treat.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library for an Art Relay on January 8 at 3 PM. This Children’s Program invites kids of all ages to participate in a collaborative art experiment celebrating creativity and teamwork. A fun, hands-on way to explore imagination together during International Creativity Month.
Join us on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM for a very special STORYTIME CONCERT with special guest and children’s favorite - Andy Mason.
Join the Ruidoso Public Library on November 20 at 3 PM for a fun-filled Thanksgiving Children’s Program! Enjoy games, stories, and holiday cheer — a perfect event for kids and families to celebrate the season together.
Bring your costume and be ready for frights and fun at the Ruidoso Public Library. On October 28th at 3:00 PM we will be hosting our Children’s Halloween Program!
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. for a fun, all-ages program with the American Red Cross! Kids will learn safety and preparedness skills through engaging activities.
Join us for an all ages Children’s Program on Wednesday, July 2nd at 3 PM as we welcome local artist Deborah Wenzel and create art inspired by her work!
Let your creativity run wild! Join us at the library for Messy Art Day—an afternoon of colorful chaos, hands-on fun, and imaginative masterpieces. All ages welcome!
Join us on Thursday, June 20, for our children’s improv program where we will make paper bag puppets and play improv games. Perfect for children of all ages!
Meghan and her friends discover what seems like an ordinary kaleidoscope—until a single twist sends them spinning into alternate dimensions. Can they find their way back home? Join us for the adventure!
Lotta Love Petting Zoo will be at the library on Friday, June 13th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM! Don’t miss this fun event!
Join us on Tuesday, June 10th, for a children’s program featuring a pizza dough demonstration by Café Rio. There will be pizza kits to take home for the demo attendees.
Join us Thursday, June 5 at 10:30 AM for William Snakespeare Rock Painting! Kids and families will paint colorful rocks to help create a snake-shaped design in the Library Garden. All ages welcome and materials provided—come add your creativity to our summer display!
Join us for a fun children’s Valentine’s Day celebration at the library on Wednesday, February 12th, at 3 PM! We will be playing “Minute to Win It” games! All ages are welcome!
Join the Ruidoso Public Library on Thursday, January 16th, at 3 PM for a Book Character Parade & Dewey Decimal Challenge! Dress as your favorite literary character and celebrate the joy of reading with a fun parade. Test your library smarts with the Dewey Decimal Challenge, perfect for all ages. Bring your creativity and love for books to this exciting, family-friendly event!
