Upcoming Programs
Free Computer Workshops for Adults
Spring Session
Beginning April 13, 2010
Southside Library
Jeff & Michelle Branch Community Room
6599 Jaguar Dr.
955-2820
Registration is recommended and will start on March 30 for the April workshops.
Call 955-2820 or register in person at the Southside Reference Desk.
Tuesday Mornings
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
April 13 :
Basic Internet Searching -
An introduction to web site navigation, using a browser, web addresses, and links, and searching the internet.
April 27 :
Basic Internet E-mail -
Set up a free e-mail account on the internet, send and receive messages, attach documents, and set up contact lists.
May 11 :
Basic Internet Searching -
An introduction to web site navigation, using a browser, web addresses, and links, and searching the internet.
May 18 :
Basic Internet E-mail -
Set up a free e-mail account on the internet, send and receive messages, attach documents, and set up contact lists.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.
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Parenting Can Be a Laughing Matter
A presentation by local author Robert Wilder
Saturday, March 27
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Southside Branch Library
Robert Wilder is the author of two critically acclaimed books of essays: Tales From the Teachers’ Lounge and Daddy Needs a Drink, both of which have been optioned for television and film. Join Robert as he talks about his experiences with the humorous side of parenting. Refreshments will be provided.
To register, and for more information, contact Mary at 670-4828 or marys@uwsfc.org
Sponsored by the Santa Fe Public Library, Santa Fe Children's Project, and First Born.
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A Wild Life: Writing the Biography of Warren Oates
A Book Discussion By Susan Compo
Thursday, April 8
7:00 pm
Main Library Community Room
In Warren Oates: A Wild Life, Susan Compo presents the biography of a man who, though never reaching lead actor status, became one of the most memorable supporting actors of the 1970s and notorious for his rebellious lifestyle. Ms. Compo will discuss her book and her experience of writing the biography of the actor seen in such films as The Wild Bunch (1974) and Two-Lane Blacktop (1971).
Susan Compo is a lecturer in the professional writing program at the University of Southern California and the author of three previous works of fiction.
This program is free and open to the public.
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Spring Book Sales
Two Weekends! Two Selections!
Open to the Public.
Sales will feature Gift books individually priced & discount books
Southside Library
March 20-21
Friends Only Hours:
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
Memberships will be available at the door
Open to the Public:
Saturday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday is Bag Day! $3.00 per bag!
Main Library
April 17-18
Friends Only Hours:
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
Memberships will be available at the door
Open to the Public:
Saturday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
The Spring Sales at Main and Southside will feature different selections of books at each site.
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Upcoming Book Sales
Check back frequently for additional sales!
Dates are subject to change.
Summer Sale
Main Library
July 10 & 11
Fall Sale
Main Library
October - Date TBA
Discount Sale
La Farge Library
November - Date TBA
Christmas Sale
Main Library
December 4 - One Day Only!
All sales sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.
Funds raised by the Friends are dedicated to purchasing new books for the Library.
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Teen Book Club
at the Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Drive
1st Tuesdays
4:15 - 5:30 pm
Come join this lively group and share your ideas. Each meeting books are discussed and new selections are made. Club Members pick the books.
Previous selections have included The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, and the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer.
If you're ages 13-18, you are welcome to just drop by. Books are provided.
For more information, call Lydia Wren at 955-2829.
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Anime Films
at the Southside Library for Teens
6599 Jaguar Drive
Teens are invited to take part in Teen Anime Club at the Southside Library, the 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month, from 4:15-5:30 pm.
Each month will feature a different anime film.
If you're ages 13-18, you can participate in the selection process! Join us after school for a movie and snacks.
No registration required, just drop in.
For more information, call Lydia Wren at 955-2829.
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Anime Films
at the Main Library for Teens
145 Washington Ave.
Starting on December 3rd, teens are invited to take part in Teen Anime Club at the Main Library. The Anime Club is on the 1st & 2nd Thursday of each month, from 4:15-5:15 pm. Each month will feature a different anime film.
If you're a teen you're welcome to just drop by, watch some anime, and help choose the movie for the following months! No registration required, just drop in.
For more information, call 955-6783.
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Teen Advisory Board
at the Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Drive
If you're a teen, you're invited to join the team and help plan Teen events at your library!
The Teen Advisory Board meets every month to talk and plan. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm at the
Southside Branch Library. The next meeting will be November 10th.
Throughout the year the Teen Advisory board sponsors special events and programs for teens only. Past events include a Mystery Night and a Vampire Party. Come to the meeting and bring your ideas.
For more information, stop by the Library or call Lydia Wren at 955-2829.
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One-Click Audio
The Santa Fe Public Library is absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of One-Click Audio!
"What is One-Click Audio?" you might ask. It's a collection of audiobooks that can be downloaded to your home computer, iPod, or MP3 player. Just like checking out a CD audiobook from the library, these downloads are free!
We have over 2,000 titles, and get new books every month! The list of One-Click Audio titles can be found here. We also have them linked from our Media & Large Print listings. To download them, you'll need to create a free account on the One-Click (NetLibrary) site. The One-Click site also has fantasic Help Pages if you need technical assistance.
Also, these One-Click Audiobooks will be showing up in our general catalog. If you see the following icon, you know it's a One-Click!
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Grzimek's Animal Life
We have a new online resource, Grzimek’s Animal Life database. Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia has been the go-to source for laypeople for over 30 years, and now you can access this online! The online database also has features that just can't be included in a print encyclopedia, such as videos of lions and audio clips of bird calls.
Grzimek's, pronounced chimeks, has information that is useful to all ages of animal lover, whether you're in elementary school doing a report on a duck-billed platypus, or a researcher who needs definitive information about the owls of Russia. Because of this wide range, we have links to this database on our Online Resources page, and a fun widget on our Children's page.
You can access Grzimek's outside the library with your library card, but not through Research Pro. As always, if you have any questions, be sure to call or visit your local reference librarians!
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Opposing Viewpoints Database
We’ve added a new database, Opposing Viewpoints. This is a great resource for students in grades 6 to college who need to do reports on current events or controversial issues, such as Drug Abuse or Pollution. The database provides different perspectives on the issues from a wide variety of sources including pro and con viewpoint articles, 140 full-text magazines, academic journals, newspapers, primary source documents, statistics, multimedia, web sites, and more.
This is one of the Gale databases, so it can be accessed in and outside the library both from the Gale Databases General link, and it also has its own link on the Online Resources page. You can also access this through our meta-search product, Research Pro. While the interface is different from the other Gale databases, it should be easy to figure out and use. You can always call your branch's reference desk for more information or assistance.
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Learn Some Mango Languages!
We’re launching a new database, Mango Languages. It's an easy-to-use, self-paced online language-learning system. Patrons can access this both inside and outside the library, and can sign up for a free account if they want to track their progress. Links to this database are on the Online Resources page.
The following languages are provided: Arabic (Levantine), Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, Farsi (Persian), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashto, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
There are also English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for the following languages: French, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Egyptian Arabic, Japanese, Vietnamese, Polish, Korean, Greek, German, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
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LearningExpress Library
Are you studying for the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, ASVAB, or LSAT? Do you need to take an exam to become a police officer, fire fighter, commercial driver, or teacher? Do you need to work on your English or study for your citizenship exam? The Santa Fe Public Library can help you succeed in all your exams and career endeavors with our new database of test preparation, LearningExpress Library!
You'll be able to access the database both in the library and from home. You can create your own account and help track your progress as you take practice tests and skill-building modules. There are modules for Elementary, Middle, and High School students to improve their math, reading, and writing. There's also a section to help you with a job search, résumés, cover letters, and interviews.
You can access this database by going to our Databases page on the catalog, and just look for the Learning Express links. You'll be excelling in school or at your job in no time.
For more information, stop by the Library or call the Reference desk.
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Adult Spelling Bee Update
Sunday, October 3, 2010
2:00 pm
Main Library
145 Washington Ave.
After skipping it in 2009, Qforma will once again sponsor the Adult Spelling Bee, benefiting the Friends of the Santa Fe Library. Contestants can get information and download the entry form on Qforma's web site.
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New E-mail Notices
If you get an e-mail message from SFPLCIRC@yahoo.com, please don't think it's Spam. We're using this e-mail to send out Hold Pick-up notices and Overdue messages. Be sure to add this address to your e-mail program's address book so you don't miss out on any important information. If you have a question about a hold or overdue notice, simply reply to the e-mail.
If you need to update your e-mail address, other contact information, or choose whether you receive notices by phone or e-mail, login to your record, and click on the "Update Account" button. If you need to contact us by e-mail for something other than overdues and holds, please continue to use library@santafenm.gov.
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Wireless Information: In the Library and Out
All branches of the Santa Fe Public Library have wireless access. It is free to use, and does not require a login or password. We have more information about our wireless connection Here.
If you're looking for a free wireless connection when we're closed or when you're elsewhere in New Mexico, WiFi Free Spot is a good site for this information.
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One Millionth Library Visitor
We celebrated the Millionth Visitor of the year at the Southside Library on Tuesday, June 30. Debra Bridwell was the lucky person to step through the doors of the newest branch of the Santa Fe Public Library and be greeted by Library Board President Jennifer Jaramillo. Library staffers from all three branches were also on hand to congratulate the winner. Ms. Bridwell, who is a teacher at the Flores Del Sol Head Start, came to the library for storytime with her students. On discovering that she was the lucky library visitor, Debra Bridwell remarked, "Being the one millionth patron is wonderful due to literacy being important. I frequent the library with my family. It's an honor!"
Ms. Jaramillo stated, “I am proud to be the president of the Santa Fe Public Library Board and even more proud of the 50 front-line staff who perform their duties so efficiently and with great spirit to welcome the 1,000,000 visitors at their locations year-round. This is truly a milestone and a testament to the wonderful patrons who continue to count on our library staff and services.”
At the latest count, attendance at the Santa Fe Public Library has gone up 14.6% in the past year over the prior fiscal year. While only one patron could be the One Millionth Visitor at all library branches for fiscal year 2008/2009, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who walks through our doors every day. It is your support that makes the libraries so successful. If you weren't one of the million people last year, come on in to any branch and see what you're missing!
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