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WIRELESS WIRELESS WIRELESS!

The Southside Library now has free wireless access!
That's right, bring in your laptop, and you'll be able to surf the web throughout the library!
Make sure to check out our wireless policy before heading over to make sure your laptop has everything it needs.

 
This latest technology has been added to the Library’s toolbox of computer tools for the patron.
The City Council unanimously approved the installation of wireless access in City buildings in June.
By providing this service, patrons can use their own wifi wired computers,
freeing up the Library’s hardwired computers for other patrons.
Last year, the Library logged 143,989 computer users for its 46 hardwired computers.

La Farge Branch is closed from August 4 through September 8 for renovations.
During that time, wireless will be installed.

The Main Library wireless access is coming soon!


The American Library Association reports that over 73% of public libraries
in the US offer wireless access for their patrons.

Stay tuned for wireless updates for the rest of the Santa Fe Public Library!


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La Farge Library Renovations

The LaFarge Branch Library will be closed beginning Monday, August 4, 2008, and
will reopen on Monday, September 8, 2008.

During this time all book returns & ILL/Hold pick ups will be at either the Main Library,
145 Washington Ave. or the Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr.

Book Drop will be closed during renovations.

If you have any questions, please ask the reference staff.

We apologize for any inconvenience.


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Online Catalog Browser Settings

Do you like the convenience of the internet?
Have you tried to place holds on books or DVDs online and it doesn't work right?
Is your library PIN more of a library PAIN?
Our new web page about browser settings is the key to a better online library experience.
You'll be able to figure out just how to set your cookies, or how to accept pop-ups from the library
without letting in all those other pop-ups. You know the ones I mean!
So if you're having trouble with our website or catalog, check out the browser settings page.
If that doesn't work, we encourage you to call or visit us at the reference desk.


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Photography Workshop for Teens

Session I – Monday, July 21: 10 am to 1 pm
Session II – Friday, July 25: 10 am to 1 pm
 

Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Road

The Santa Fe Public Library is offering a two session photography workshop for teens called “Metamorphosis” lead by photographer Kitty Leaken at the Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive. Teens will explore a day in the field with cameras followed by a session of review and discussion of their images. Participants should bring their own camera (digital or film) if they have one. If participants do not have a camera, a disposable camera will then be provided if staff is informed in advance. Bring a sack lunch. Questions: call Leslie or Lydia at 955-2828. Class size is limited. Plan to attend both sessions. Please register in advance by calling 955-2820 or in person at the Southside Library Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Buckaroo Ball Foundation, the Santa Fe Community Foundation, and LANL.

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Sand Painting Workshop for Teens

Monday, August 4: 10 am to 1 pm

Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Road

The Santa Fe Public Library is offering a sand painting workshop for teens on August 4 th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar. Presenters Betsy Gorn and Sunny Zamora will introduce participants to Native American and other cultural sand painting traditions. Bring a Sack lunch. All supplies are provided but class size is limited. Please register in advance by calling 955-2820 or in person at the Southside Library Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Buckaroo Ball Foundation, the Santa Fe Community Foundation, and LANL.

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Library Card Applications


Our library card applications and instructions are now online in PDF format. If you need a card, please print out the appropriate form, fill it out, and bring to your local library branch with ID. You'll have your library card in no time!

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New Literature Database

The library has a new database, Gale’s Literature Resource Center!
Check it out at our database page and click on the appropriate link.

You'll be able to find biographies, criticism, overviews, reviews and primary sources
for many of your favorite writers, inside or outside the library. Students of any age who
need to do a report on an author will love this, and many author biographies have photos!

You can access full-text articles and print them out or e-mail them.
The database has links to Tips, Help, and a Guided Tour at the top to help you
with this research tool.

If you're inside the library and need research assistance, be sure to ask a librarian
at the Reference Desk. If you're outside, please call your librarian at one of
the following numbers:

Main Reference: 955-6781
La Farge Reference: 955-4862
Southside Reference: 955-2820


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City of Santa Fe Summer Activity Guide

The 2008 Summer Activity Guide is now available! It's a 64 page PDF file, needs Adobe Reader to open,
and may take a while on slow connections.
You can also check out this year's Summer Programs for Youth!

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Catch the Reading Bug!
2008 Summer Reading Program
June 9th through August 2nd

Check our schedule for this summer's events!

Reading Incentive Program:
Children can register and turn in weekly reading logs for surprising prizes.
Registration begins June 9th at all three branches.
A Special Party for participants is August 1st and 2nd.
Prizes and certificates will be awarded.

Events for children are free!
ADA accommodations available.
Some programs and craft events require pre-registration.

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July Exhibits

Main Library

Oil Creations by Anita
Oil Paintings
by Anita Raelhisenberg

&

Transformations in Clay
Stoneware Clay Works
by Malka the Potter
(Karen K. Milstein)


Southside Library

To Become a Poem
Oriental Still Life Paintings and Drawings
by Laurie Innes

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New Sculpture at the Main Library

The Main Library is delighted to accept the loan from artist Destiny Allison of her sculpture, Finding Center. The loan was made possible by the City of Santa Fe's Art Commision and Arts in Public Places Program and may be viewed at the front of the Main Library, 145 Washington Ave.


Finding Center

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Applications for Exhibits

The Santa Fe Public Library is accepting applications from local artists for consideration for exhibits. All applicants must be eligible for a Santa Fe Public Library card and live in the city of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County.

Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the Southside Library may pick up an application at the Southside Reference desk. The Art Committee will set a date to review and schedule art displays for 2008-2009. For more information, call Christina Dunkin at 955-2820.

Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the Main Library may bring their work to the Library's Pick Room the first Wednesday of every month. Artists are asked to bring three representative pieces of their work for review. Paintings as well as photographic exhibits will be considered. The Library also has glass cases for three dimensional work. Call 955-6720 for more information.

La Farge Branch Library is seeking artists for a locked and lighted display case. It is approximately five feet wide, three and a half feet tall, sits on a two foot base, and eighteen inches deep. The case can be used with or without two acrylic shelves. Displays begin on the first day of each month and end on the last. Interested artists can contact Karen Regensberg at the Oliver La Farge Branch Library, 505-955-4875, to fill out an application.

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Some free wireless hotspots in Santa Fe

from Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory

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Parking at Main Library

If you park in the Main Library parking lot, please remember the new rule:

After putting money in the parking machine, please put your receipt on your dashboard.

It is necessary to put money in the parking lot meter on Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

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About the Storyteller Horse

"Storyteller", by artist Ellen Alexander, is one of the Painted Ponies from New Mexico's Trail of Painted Ponies, a statewide Public Art fundraising project featuring life-size Painted Ponies. She was auctioned off for the benefit of the Santa Fe Seniors Activity Fund Corp., and the purchasers have kindly offered to let her stay on display at the Main Library.



picture of Storyteller Horse in the Southwest Room closeup of Storyteller Horse


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City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe Public Library
is an agency of the
City of Santa Fe,
Community Services Department.



Santa Fe Public Library
150 Washington Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 955-6780
library@santafenm.gov


Last update: July 17, 2008.