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The Santa Fe Public Library is a three-branch municipal library system serving residents of the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County in New Mexico.

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Kid's T-Shirt Stamping

#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:00am–12:30pm

Experiment with pattern and color by using #PotatoStamps and paint to decorate a t-shirt or bandana! Bring your own shirt to decorate or use one of the ones provided, while supplies last.

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The Seed Library is hosted at the Southside Library and is available during the Library’s regularly scheduled hours from March 14, 2026 through the end of June, 2026. The Seed Library is operated by the Seed Stewards, a project of the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners, and their volunteers.

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Several packets of different colorful seeds on a blue tablecloth.

Several packets of different colorful seeds on a blue tablecloth.

We can't wait for the 2026 Opening of the #SeedLibrary!

#SouthsideLibrary Central Space
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00am–12:00pm

The #SantaFeSeedLibrary opens for the 2026 Season.

Come get your garden started!

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Text reads "PLANT SWAP" over image of a gloved hand holding a small potted succulent plant with fuzzy leaves.

Text reads "PLANT SWAP" over image of a gloved hand holding a small potted succulent plant with fuzzy leaves.

#JoyOfPlants Santa Fe - #PlantSwap

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: #SouthsideLibrary
Address: 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

The Plant Swap is an informal gathering of people of all ages who are interested in #plants.

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Learn how to get seeds growing successfully whether you plant them directly outside or inside for an early start.

For accommodations such as translations, ASL interpreters, or disability needs, please email library@santafenm.gov or call 505-955-6786.

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Several ripe red tomatoes and a scattering of tomato seeds on a white surface.

Several ripe red tomatoes and a scattering of tomato seeds on a white surface.

#SuccessfulSeedStarting with Jannine Cabossel - The Santa Fe #TomatoLady

Successful Seed Starting
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: #SouthsideLibrary
Address: 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Get a head start on the growing season by starting #seeds NOW!

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Margaret Randall

#MainLibrary Community Room
Friday, March 20, 2026
4:00pm–5:00pm

To register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/Randall

The legendary author Margaret Randall will read from her new works, The Calendar’s Whim (poems) and Pages Lost and New (essays).

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Gardening Is Poetry Is Art will be displayed in the Southside Library lobby beginning April 1, and stay on display through the entire month of April. We are so excited to see what you send in!

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β€’ Your piece of art must be flat and fit in an envelope.
β€’ We recommend that you create your art on a thick piece of paper, such as: cardstock, mixed media paper, watercolor paper, cardboard, or chipboard (the thin cardboard used for cereal boxes).
β€’ The art must be family-friendly.

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All artists are invited!

Please send your small piece of art to:

Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507

If you prefer, you can hand-deliver your art to Main, La Farge, or Southside, and library staff will make sure that your art will be included in the Southside display.

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Create a piece of handmade art on the theme of Gardening Is Poetry Is Art. Mail your unframed art to #SouthsideLibrary in an envelope via the Postal Service. The art that we receive will be displayed at Southside during the month of April 2026!

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#Gardening Is #Poetry Is #Art
#MailArt Exhibit
Call for Participation

SFPL invites you to share your springtime joy and love of gardening by joining the Mail Art Exhibit in April.

It’s #Spring! The #SeedLibrary at the Southside Branch is opening soon, and we're very excited about gardening season.

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A teal feather inside a swirling teal circle that resembles a brush stroke with headshots of authors next to their names Joan Brooks Baker and Peter Goodwin.

A teal feather inside a swirling teal circle that resembles a brush stroke with headshots of authors next to their names Joan Brooks Baker and Peter Goodwin.

A Writer and Poet in Conversation: Being Vulnerable
Joan Brooks Baker and Peter Goodwin

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: #MainLibrary
Address: 145 Washington Avenue

Learn more and register to attend at santafelibrary.org/event/Baker-and-Goodwin

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Two fingers holding a tiny pink zine that says "everything is free at your library"

Two fingers holding a tiny pink zine that says "everything is free at your library"

A collection of zines of different sizes and colors.

A collection of zines of different sizes and colors.

This weekend!
#ZineMaking Program!

#MainLibrary Community Room
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2:00pm–3:30pm

Come learn about, make and trade #zines! All materials provided.

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March Madness 2026 - Week 2: Dragons! Llamas and Meatballs!
YouTube video by Santa Fe Public Library March Madness 2026 - Week 2: Dragons! Llamas and Meatballs!

Dragons! Llamas and Meatballs!

Voting is underway for the opening round of #LiteraryMarchMadness – #ChildrensPictureBookEdition at the #LaFargeLibrary. Come in and vote for your favorite classic, old or new, to determine the Elite Eight quarterfinalists.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Kl...

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#DropInCollage
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Friday, March 13, 2026
2:00pm–4:00pm

Join us in this self-led #collage workshop. We will experiment with images, paper, textiles, stamps, and other collage materials. All supplies provided!

No registration necessary. For adults.

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Hear from Arle Kruckeberg (Native Plant Society) and Michael Carr (Santa Fe County) as they share information on riparian species in the Santa Fe River Watershed, the Santa Fe River iNaturalist Project, and the City Nature Challenge.

Learn more about River Talks 2026: santafenm.gov/rivertalks

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Dispatch from The City ~

#RiverTalks is back in 2026 with a new format, featuring engaging conversations throughout the year.

Join us for the first event of the series:
Flora and Fauna of the Santa Fe River Watershed

Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:30–7 p.m.
Iconik Red (1366 Cerrillos Road)

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During meditation and movement instruction, participants will be guided to lie down on a mat. Please bring your own yoga mat. The Library will have a limited amount of available mats to borrow for the program.

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The Program will include:

1.) An intro to the Feldenkrais Method, explaining the origins and what the method is about. Open time for Q & A (10 to 15 minutes)
2.) Guided in-depth somatic awareness meditation (10 to 15 minutes)
3.) 5 Minute break
4.) Awareness Through Movement lesson (30 minutes)

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A group of people sitting on yoga mats listening to an instructor.

A group of people sitting on yoga mats listening to an instructor.

Introduction to the #FeldenkraisMethod

#MainLibrary Community Room
Thursday, March 19, 2026
2:00pm–3:15pm

To register: www.santafelibrary.org/event/felden...

The Feldenkrais Method: Develop Into Your Fullest Potential Through Movement

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BRING IT ON! #MarchMadness is all set up and ready to go at #LaFargeLibrary -- CLASSIC PICTURE BOOK EDITION! The experts have narrowed down from our amazing collection of picture books to JUST SIXTEEN TITLES. Let the games begin! Get on over to LF and get your votes in!

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Bilingual stories in Spanish are shared on the first and third Thursdays. Growing Up New Mexico home visitors are available on the first Thursdays.

This program is funded by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library and the Santa Fe Children's Musuem.

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#PajamaStorytime / Hora Del Cuento En Pijama

#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:30pm–7:30pm

Join the library and the Santa Fe Children's Museum for a cozy, evening storytime that includes a snack and a craft.

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February : Reading Month by Month by Christina S I confess that time slipped past me and I am very late posting the books with February in their titles. In my defense this is the shortest month of the year and this particular Febru…

"[A]s the saying goes it is better to be late for the party than to never arrive so I present to you books from our collection whose only connection is that they have February in their title."

bookedsolidinsantafe.wordpress.com/2026/02/27/f...

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Good night, Santa Fe!

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Join author Nina Amir to discover how to use a book to further your cause, mission, movement, or purpose. Participants will learn the three foundational steps they must take to make a positive and meaningful difference with their words … and their book.

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There has never been a better time to write for change; the causes from which to choose are varied and many. But writing a book that inspires and motivates readers to action takes more than a good idea and writing skill.

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The book cover "Change the World One Book at a Time" by Nina Amir, featuring an open book glowing with purple light and surrounded by sparkles.

The book cover "Change the World One Book at a Time" by Nina Amir, featuring an open book glowing with purple light and surrounded by sparkles.

How to Write Books that Change the World with Nina Amir

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: #SouthsideLibrary
Address: 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Learn more and register to attend at tinyurl.com/NinaAmir

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Airport Libraries Take Off | American Libraries Magazine Airport libraries, where travelers can pick up books before they board their flights. are becoming regular fixtures in US airports.

β€œIt helps people bond and form a love of reading.”

americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/a...

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