Library Name & LocationThomas Branigan Memorial Library
Las Cruces, NM
Number of Staff & Volunteers
![Wide-open space with lots of resources.](https://nmstatelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lascruces7.jpg)
39 staff and 35 volunteers
Number of Library Card Holders
50,082 and growing!
Years in Service
Since 1935
Most Popular Program
Rhythm Roundup – a music and movement program for pre-school children.
![lascruces5](https://nmstatelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lascruces5.jpg)
Greatest Challenge
Out-growing our current building! And trying to keep up with technology.
What are you reading?
- The Bat by Jo Nesbo
- Night Film by Marisha Pessl
- Deadline by Sandra Brown
- Necessary Lies by Janice Daugharty
- First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
- Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton
Who have been your most famous visitors?
Authors Tony Hillerman & Michael McGarrity, and Governor Martinez
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Do you have a library pet?
Mr. Bearto, a 5 ft tall wooden sculpture of a bear by artist Peter Wolf Toth. We recently had a “name the bear” contest and Mr. Bearto was the winning name.
Great Patron Moments:
Patrons really enjoy the services of the library. Here are some quotes from their feedback:
- I’ve belonged to the Library for 45 years and, despite my age, there’s always something new!
- I enjoy coming to this library. I didn’t come to the library much as a child, but now I come at least once a week. Friendly, kind people and staff.
- Love the online service. It’s so convenient.
- It’s a human treasure!
- The Books by Mail service is the greatest.
Something interesting you would like others to know about your library
![Teen hang-out.](https://nmstatelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lascruces3.jpg)
We began an annual Mitten Tree for the public to donate hats, scarves, and mittens to the Mitten Tree. The items will be given to the local homeless shelters.
![Lots of manga!](https://nmstatelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lascruces6.jpg)
![Cool chairs keep kids comfy in storytime.](https://nmstatelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lascruces2.jpg)