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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 »
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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