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Programs & Services
Access online career tools, foreign language programs, ancestry databases, children’s programs, local support groups, and much more. Free with your library card.
Anytime can be the right time to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Explore these fun hands-on STEM activities brought to you by Explora and the New Mexico Library Foundation.
Infants and their families or caregivers will hear stories and learn stories and rhymes together Tuesdays at 10:30 am. For babies, birth to 18 months old.
Join in the fun with weekly stories, songs, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills. Ages 0-8
Ruidoso Public Library has created “Love Stories: A Special Collection” to give a voice to our patrons and create a special collection at the Ruidoso Public Library. This collection aims to archive audio stories from our patrons and help future generations learn about our community, history, and patrons’ lives.
This supportive writer’s group is for anyone wondering how to publish a book and is looking for help navigating the ins and outs of self-publishing. Meets biweekly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 3 PM.
Did you know the Ruidoso Public Library has a 2-way texting app named Gabbie? You can easily ask us a question or renew your books with a simple text. To contact a librarian text 575-215-1468 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Readers are everywhere, so books should be too. That’s the idea behind the Ruidoso Public Library’s initiative to make reading more accessible to the community — the Tiny Library program. A Tiny Library is a miniature community center for sharing books. It’s hyper-local—located at the White Mountain Complex and All American Park— and it’s free, easy, and fun. All genres and reading levels are encouraged.
The Ruidoso Public Library has plenty of digital resources available to aid students in online learning. Databases, eBook catalogs, tutoring resources, and much more! Fun and easy, these tools are FREE with a library card!
Land the job of your dreams with JobNow, one-to-one advice from an experienced career coach and online resources to assist you during all stages of your job search. Free with your library card.
This program is a great resource for tech-savvy kids, and teaches them the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Tumblebooks include puzzles, National Geographic short film clips and so much more!
HelpNow provides students of all ages with live online tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish from 2pm - 11pm, and includes 24/7 access to a comprehensive library of interactive tests, including academic skills assessments, standardized tests, and New Mexico-aligned tests.
Featured Events
This is a great idea for our recycled material! The entry fee is free, and art must be 90% recycled materials. Entries must be turned in by April 8th-April 12th at the Public Library. Winners will be announced on April 12, 2024. Three categories: age 8 and under, ages 9-16, and age 17+. For more information, call 575-257-5030
Join us as we welcome special guest author Jodie Canfield for a children’s story and bilingual game on Thursday, April 11th at 3 PM. Children of all ages are welcome!
Celebrate El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) with the Ruidoso Public Library on April 27, 2024, at Ruidoso's Wingfield Park from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Join libraries nationwide in promoting diverse books, languages, and cultures with entertainment and food vendors.