Santa Fe Public Library Relaunches Tech Connect Laptop Lending Program
Santa Fe Public Library is proud to announce the relaunch of its Tech Connect Laptop Lending Program, an initiative designed to provide equitable access to technology for residents in need. Starting Monday, July 28, library cardholders will be able to borrow new, updated laptops for home or on-site use, helping bridge the digital divide in our community.
The enhanced program, which is a joint effort by the Library and the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, comes in response to increased community demand for reliable technology, particularly for students, job seekers, and individuals working remotely.
“We are excited to bring the Laptop Lending Program back with the help of the Office of Economic Development,” said Margaret Neill, Director of Santa Fe Public Library. “Access to technology is essential for education, employment, and everyday life. This program is part of our ongoing commitment to digital equity and community empowerment.”
Key Features of the Relaunched Program:
· Free laptop loans for all Library cardholders age 18+
Laptops are available for check-out at any Santa Fe Public Library location. Patrons can check availability and reserve devices either online via the Library’s catalog (www.santafelibrary.org) or by calling their preferred branch.
Main Library: (505) 955-6781
La Farge Library: (505) 955-4862
Southside Library: (505) 955-2820
Santa Fe Public Library serves the Santa Fe community with a mission inform, enrich and educate by creating and promoting access to a diverse range of ideas and information. With a wide range of services — from books and digital media to educational programs and technology access — the library remains a vital hub for lifelong learning.
We’re redesigning our website—and we want your input!
Please take a few minutes to share how you currently use the library’s website and what you’d like to see in the future. Your feedback will help guide the design and structure of our new site.
All responses are confidential and will only be reviewed by the library’s website project team.
2025 COMMUNITY ART SHOW AT SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Share your art and creativity with your community during the Color Our World Summer Reading Program at Santa Fe Public Library! All ages and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Submit your artwork, in any visual media and any size, and Color Our World at the Library!
Artwork may be dropped off at any Santa Fe Public Library branch during the months of May and June, 2025. All submissions are due by July 1, 2025 to be included in the Color Our World Community Art Show.
Maximum of two entries per participant; a form for each entry is required.
All received entries will be exhibited at Santa Fe Public Library gallery spaces* across all three SFPL locations. Art may be exhibited at a different location than the branch work has been dropped off at.
* Work must be appropriate for a public setting for all ages.
EXPOSICIÓN DE ARTE COMUNITARIO EN LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE SANTA FE
Comparte tu arte y creatividad con tu comunidad durante el Programa de Lectura de Verano Colorea Nuestro Mundo en la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Fe. Todas las edades y niveles son bienvenidos a participar. Envía tu obra de arte, en cualquier medio visual y tamaño, ¡y Colorea Nuestro Mundo en la Biblioteca!
Las obras de arte se pueden dejar en cualquier sucursal de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Fe durante los meses de mayo y junio de 2025. Todas las presentaciones deben presentarse antes del 1 de julio de 2025 para ser incluidas en la Exposición de Arte Comunitario.
Máximo de dos entradas por participante; se requiere un formulario para cada entrada.
Todas las obras recibidas se exhibirán en las galerías de la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Fe* en las tres sedes de la SFPL. Las obras podrán exhibirse en una ubicación diferente a la de la sucursal donde se depositaron.
*La obra de arte debe ser apropiada para un entorno público para todas las edades.
Celebración familiar gratuita con Miguel Briones, autor de “Macho No Machismo”.
Agarra tu asiento junto al ring para una lucha de generaciones. Mira a Macho Manuel enfrentarse al formidable El Machismo y La Machista, mientras compiten por el codiciado título de MACHO.
¡Haz tu propia máscara de luchador! Libros gratis, incluyendo ejemplares de Macho No Machismo 1 y 2 (hasta agotar existencias)
Jueves 24 de abril de 2025, 4:15 pm
Santa Fe Children’s Museum (entrada gratuita), 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Sábado 26 de abril de 2025, 11:00 am
Biblioteca Southside, 6599 Jaguar Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day with us at a free family event featuring Miguel Briones, author of Macho No Machismo! Experience a lucha libre showdown as Macho Manuel takes on El Machismo and La Machista in an exciting storytime performance!
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:15 PM
Santa Fe Children’s Museum (Free Admission), 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
2. When you receive the book, you will have it for 2 weeks.
3. You will be assigned a specific color of tabs and pen. Each participant will have a unique color and they will be included in the bag when you pick up the book.
4. Use the tabs to note pages.
5. Use the pen to annotate (YES we want you to mark up this book!). These annotations can include underlined passages, bracketed sections, written notes in the margins, doodles, and any other reactions the reader wants to record within the book.
6. When commenting on or expounding on another’s entry, BE KIND! You can respectfully disagree, but do not say they are wrong. Everyone’s opinion is valid and to be respected.
7. Cursing, offensive, threatening and/or aggressive language is expressly prohibited.
8. Return the book for the next person.
The next title that will travel through the book club is On the Hippie Trailby Rick Steves.
Santa Fe Public Library and community organizer, teacher, and filmmaker Terry Ngo invites the community to participate in Remembering Saigon, open mics on Saturday, April 26th and Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at the Main Library (145 Washington Ave / 87501).
We invite author and poetry readings, personal narratives, songs, performances, and expert analysis of the Vietnam War’s enduring impact. Join us as we explore this pivotal chapter in history and foster meaningful conversations about the fall of Saigon.
Submit your proposal to take part in the line-up for these important community open mics and discussions. The Library will connect with selected participants to schedule and collaborate with.
Terry Ngo is a writer, director, producer, editor, and actor. Her films include Santa Fe Resident, Granny Boot Camp (nominated for Best Short at the Viet Film Fest and won Best Comedy at the Madrid Film Festival), C a m p, and Ofrenda. The films good enough, Show Up, and Thread were collaborations with her husband Nick Stofocik. Her films have all been on the film festival circuit. She is the proud recipient of the NMWIF Finishing Funds Grant for the documentary Santa Fe Resident Too.
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