Join the Ruidoso Public Library for a hands-on children’s program with the Sunspot Solar Observatory. Explore light, color, and the sun through four interactive stations, including sun art, rainbow experiments, UV beads, and filtered light astronomy. Open to children of all ages.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday at the Ruidoso Public Library on March 4 at 3 PM with a special Storytime featuring the Cat in the Hat. Kids will enjoy stories, snacks, and a fun take-home craft. Join us for an afternoon of imagination, laughter, and Seuss-inspired fun for the whole family!

Join the Ruidoso Public Library for a Minecraft Children’s Program on February 19 at 3 PM. Kids of all ages can enjoy Minecraft build demonstrations, learn tips and tricks, and share photos of their own creations. A fun, creative program for young Minecrafters—no registration required.

Children are invited to enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library with a movie and popcorn! Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and settle in for a fun, family-friendly film screening of The Wild Robot. This relaxed program is perfect for kids of all ages and makes a great midweek treat.

Join the Ruidoso Public Library for an Art Relay on January 8 at 3 PM. This Children’s Program invites kids of all ages to participate in a collaborative art experiment celebrating creativity and teamwork. A fun, hands-on way to explore imagination together during International Creativity Month.

Join us on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM for a very special STORYTIME CONCERT with special guest and children’s favorite - Andy Mason.

Join the Ruidoso Public Library on November 20 at 3 PM for a fun-filled Thanksgiving Children’s Program! Enjoy games, stories, and holiday cheer — a perfect event for kids and families to celebrate the season together.

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.

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!