Circulating Kits from New Mexico State Library

The New Mexico State Library is pleased to offer circulating materials to public libraries within New Mexico to enhance their public programming. We recognize that hands-on experiences allow youth to develop their interests in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

We offer the following programming kits:

Libraries can reserve materials for delivery based upon their delivery schedule, or opt to pick up materials directly from the New Mexico State Library in Santa Fe.

View the 2025 or 2026 Library Delivery Schedules to see your delivery dates.

If you have a special request, please contact Guillermo Martinez at guillermo.martinez@dca.nm.gov

Book your kit by visiting our reservation page.

Policies & FAQs

  • Reserve your desired kit on the reservation page.
  • Use the Library Delivery Schedule to find your upcoming delivery dates, and enter your desired delivery date into the reservation system. The system will automatically reserve the item for 90 days. 
  • You may add additional items to your cart, but you can only book items for the same date. If you wish to book another item for a different date, you must first check out your original item then repeat the process. 
  • If you are planning to pick up the materials directly from the New Mexico State Library, you may select that option when reserving, and can select dates outside of your scheduled quarterly deliveries. 
  • Now, you may proceed to check out. Complete the booking form and hit submit. You will receive an email notifying you that your booking request has been received. 
  • A New Mexico State Library staff member will review your booking request. You will receive an email notifying if your booking has been accepted or denied. 
Circulating kits are only available to public libraries within the state of New Mexico. 

Delivery Services:

  • Libraries selecting delivery for reserved materials should first confirm their delivery zone using the Library Delivery Schedule, then select the appropriate upcoming delivery date.
  • A delivery services staff member will contact you to confirm delivery details.

Pick Up:

  • When making your reservation, select the option to pick up your kit directly from the New Mexico State Library.
  • Kits must be picked up and returned to the New Mexico State Library Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
  • A New Mexico State Library staff member will contact you prior to your pick-up date to confirm your arrival time.

We cannot check out kits to non-public libraries and institutions, but you can reach out to your local public library to collaborate and use these kits.

The number of kits you can check out at the same time depends on the type of kit. You can find more information about individual kits on the reservation page.

Outdoor bilingual book walks can be placed wherever you feel comfortable maintaining responsibility over them.

Indoor book walk easels must be used inside. 

Each kit contains a manual with suggested activities. Feel free to use them in your programming, or create your own.

Each kit varies on how many people can participate in its activities. Each kit comes with a manual that lists the inventory to help you plan accordingly.

Yes! We understand that some materials may be difficult to transport in a standard vehicle, or it may be difficult to make the time to pick up the kit. Delivery is available for all public libraries in New Mexico.