Joy Poole, Deputy State Librarian, Announces Her Retirement!
February 1, 2022
With great JOY, Joy Poole announces her retirement effective February, 2022! Looking back over her career with the Department of
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Census Data and Your Library Community
January 6, 2022
As libraries we strive to provide relevant and dynamic programming, resources, and services for our unique communities. Sometimes it is
New Mexico Veterans Memorial Library
December 14, 2021
Story submitted by Teresa La Chance, Librarian, New Mexico Veterans Memorial COLONEL GIL MARTINEZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY Unbeknownst to many in
4.5.10 New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Rural Libraries Endowment Grants Proposed Rule
November 4, 2021
The New Mexico State Library is establishing and implementing a new rule, the 4.5.10 New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) “Rural
New Mexico History in 10 Minutes Series from the State Historian
November 1, 2021
The New Mexico State Historian, Rob Martinez created a YouTube Channel for the NM History in 10 Minutes Series. There
Celebrate Banned Books Week!
September 27, 2021
Taken from ALA website: Banned Books Week (September 26 – October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom
2021-2022 Letters About Literature Competition!
September 1, 2021
Read. Be Inspired. Write Back. We are very pleased to inform you that the New Mexico State Library will continue
Branigan Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program a Success Because of 26 Teen Volunteers
June 11, 2021
Story submitted by Margaret M. Neill, Library Administrator/Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: With the assistance of 26 teenage volunteers, Thomas Branigan
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Introduces Let’s Explore Backpacks
April 14, 2021
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library (Las Cruces) is pleased to offer new kits available for checkout called Let’s Explore backpacks. Let’s
Albuquerque Public Schools Book Vending Machine
April 14, 2021
Information below taken directly from KRQE News 13 YouTube Channel: Located at Governor Bent Elementary, Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine lets