Join us for an enchanting evening with Jennings and Keller as part of our Summer Music Series. This free concert is perfect for families. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy under the open sky. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library

Join the Ruidoso Public Library for its 4th annual Día celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center! This free family event celebrates children, culture, and literacy with fun activities, entertainment, free books, and local resources. All are welcome to enjoy this joyful day of reading and community connection!

Join award-winning travel journalists Judith Fein and Paul Ross at the Ruidoso Public Library on April 26 at 2:00 pm as they share stories from Slow Travel New Mexico. Discover how slowing down opens doors to unique adventures—like painting with Navajo artists, cruising in lowriders, and gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo. Ruidoso and Lincoln County are featured prominently in the book. Free admission and book signing!

Join the Ruidoso Public Library for an Earth Day Celebration Children’s Activity on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Children’s Library!  

Hey kids. Do you know how a 3D printer works? Have you ever seen one? We’ll have 3 different printers on display and you can come see how they work.  We’ll have a few things getting printed while you watch, and you can help to design something in TinkerCAD to be printed!!

Join us for a fun children’s Valentine’s Day celebration at the library on Wednesday, February 12th, at 3 PM! We will be playing “Minute to Win It” games! All ages are welcome!

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Join the Ruidoso Public Library on Thursday, January 16th, at 3 PM for a Book Character Parade & Dewey Decimal Challenge! Dress as your favorite literary character and celebrate the joy of reading with a fun parade. Test your library smarts with the Dewey Decimal Challenge, perfect for all ages. Bring your creativity and love for books to this exciting, family-friendly event!

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for a festive gingerbread house decorating program perfect for elementary-aged kids! Choose to attend on Thursday, December 12th, or Friday, December 13th, both starting at 3 PM. Create sweet holiday memories while crafting your own gingerbread masterpiece. Reservations are encouraged to secure your spot and materials—call 575-258-3704 to reserve today!

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for a festive gingerbread house decorating program perfect for elementary-aged kids! Choose to attend on Thursday, December 12th, or Friday, December 13th, both starting at 3 PM. Create sweet holiday memories while crafting your own gingerbread masterpiece. Reservations are encouraged to secure your spot and materials—call 575-258-3704 to reserve today!

Hey kids, join us at the library on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 3 PM for a fun Elementary Program! We will be making DIY leaf catapults!

You are invited to a Halloween Party at the Library on October 29th @ 3 PM! Join us for Games – Sweets - Fun! All ages are welcome!

Do you dare solve the mysteries that are lingering in the library? Discover fun frights at the Halloween Escape Room Teen Program on Friday, October 25th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM! This event is perfect for middle & high school-aged kids. Call the library at 575-258-3704 to reserve your spot for this haunting escape room NOW! Participate solo or in a group! Teams are welcome!

Middle School kids, get your Diamond Pickaxes ready—on Wednesday, October 9th, at 3:30 PM, we will be making MINECRAFT Papercraft Mobs (Papakura) at the library. This program is perfect for middle school kids and will be lots of fun. You can take them home or put them on our Minecraft display in the teen area! Hope to see you there.

The New Mexico National Guard Counterdrug Task Force presentation and obstacle course, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, has been CANCELLED due to an unexpected change in their training schedule. We appreciate the Task Force's commitment to serving the community and look forward to rescheduling this special program for a future date in the spring.

Hey kids, join us on Sept. 12, 2024 @ 3:00PM for our next Elementary Program! We’re going to build some CONSTELLATION JARS! Twinkle, Twinkle Little Jars!

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for an enchanting evening with Tomas Vigil, featuring a blend of music and lecture. Delve into the rich history of Renaissance music with performances of Old World music.

Close out the summer with Rich Chorné's captivating guitar skills and charismatic presence. This concert is free and great for families. Don't forget to bring your chairs and a picnic for a wonderful evening under the stars. No tickets required. .Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library

Due to the ongoing risk of flooding, the Homeboyz concert, originally scheduled for August 1, has been rescheduled to August 22, 2024.

Enjoy the local talent of Homegrown Boyz at our Summer Music Series. This free concert is ideal for families. Bring chairs and a picnic, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. No tickets required..Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library