Bring your costume and be ready for frights and fun at the Ruidoso Public Library. On October 28th at 3:00 PM we will be hosting our Children’s Halloween Program!

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. for a fun, all-ages program with the American Red Cross! Kids will learn safety and preparedness skills through engaging activities.

Come on down to Ruidoso Public Library July 24th, @ 2:00 p.m. and listen to Andy Mason the children’s musician!

Join us for an all ages Children’s Program on Wednesday, July 2nd at 3 PM as we welcome local artist Deborah Wenzel and create art inspired by her work!

Let your creativity run wild! Join us at the library for Messy Art Day—an afternoon of colorful chaos, hands-on fun, and imaginative masterpieces. All ages welcome!

Join us on Thursday, June 20, for our children’s improv program where we will make paper bag puppets and play improv games. Perfect for children of all ages!

Meghan and her friends discover what seems like an ordinary kaleidoscope—until a single twist sends them spinning into alternate dimensions. Can they find their way back home? Join us for the adventure!

Lotta Love Petting Zoo will be at the library on Friday, June 13th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM! Don’t miss this fun event!  

Join us on Tuesday, June 10th, for a children’s program featuring a pizza dough demonstration by Café Rio. There will be pizza kits to take home for the demo attendees.

Join us Thursday, June 5 at 10:30 AM for William Snakespeare Rock Painting! Kids and families will paint colorful rocks to help create a snake-shaped design in the Library Garden. All ages welcome and materials provided—come add your creativity to our summer display!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Hey Ruidoso Kids! Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library from July 8th to 12th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to help us say a big THANK YOU to our local heroes! With provided art supplies, create notes and drawings to honor our firefighters, police, EMTs, village workers, and volunteers. Your artwork will be displayed on a THANK YOU BOARD to show our appreciation for their dedication and bravery. See you there!

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!

Join us for this month’s elementary program on Thursday March 14th, at 3 PM with Special Guest Jodie Canfield who will read her book and lead us in a bilingual game!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with a special guest reader, snacks, and a take-home craft!

Come get crafty with us and make your own Tissue Paper Wreath on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 3 pm as we celebrate Valentine’s Day!

September is library card sign-up month. In celebration, we will be having a book bag decorating program on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. Come join in on the fun!

Help us celebrate National Honey Month with a Baby and Me Storytime all about honey and nature! Join us outside by the stage for a special book walk!

Join us for an art-themed Storytime and mural project on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at 10:30 AM

Bring your baby for an art-themed Storytime and awesome art activity on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:30 AM.

Join us Thursday June 29, 2023, as we make friendship bracelets.

Join us Thursday June 29, 2023, as we make friendship bracelets.

Join us as we host Rocky Mountain Puppets on Wednesday June 28, 2023, at 2:30 PM

Join us for Friendship Week Baby and Me Storytime Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM and make your own pasta Friendship necklace.