Nominate a Deserving Individual for an MPLA Award
August 12, 2019
by Ann McGinley, Rio Rancho Public Libraries It’s awards time! Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is collecting nominations for six
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New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Patron honored for WWII Service
July 18, 2019
On July 16, 2019, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) patron Joyce Fox detailed her World War II
Esther Bone Memorial Library hosts “Telling a People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature”
June 6, 2019
From June 6 through July 25, Esther Bone Memorial Library will host “Telling a People’s Story,” an exhibit from Miami
Pat Hodapp, Director of Santa Fe Public Libraries Retires
March 4, 2019
Patricia Hodapp, long-time [director of libraries] for the City of Santa Fe, retired January 31st. She was a strong proponent
State Librarian Guest on Library Leadership Podcast
February 26, 2019
New Mexico State Librarian, Eli Guinnee, was a guest this week on the Library Leadership podcast. The Library Leadership podcast
Artesia Public Library Employee Honored for 50 Years at Library
January 11, 2019
Peggy Jo Swafford from the Artesia Public Library was recently recognized by the city of Artesia for 50 years of
New Mexico State Library Says Goodbye to Longtime Employee
December 24, 2018
On December 21, 2018, the New Mexico State Library bid a fond farewell to longtime employee, Monica Villaire-Garcia. Monica spent
Belen’s Books on Becker
December 20, 2018
Submitted by: Dorie Corrao Vice President, Friends of the Belen Public Library Manager, Books on Becker With a dream of
New Mexico State Library Welcomes New Library Development Bureau Chief Dale Savage
November 20, 2018
On November 19, 2018, Dale Savage joined the New Mexico State Library as the head of the Library Development Bureau.
San Diego MakerFaire
November 19, 2018
Submitted by Lillian Galloway, Assistant Director, Silver City Public Library Makerspaces and the maker movement have gained prominence in the