Events at Ruidoso Public Library

Can you escape before time runs out?  Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on Thursday, May 28, at 3:00 PM for the Dino Jungle Escape Room, a thrilling dinosaur-themed adventure designed for kids and teens! Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock in this action-packed challenge that puts your mystery-solving skills and […]

Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library for a fun-filled morning of music, movement, and smiles with children’s musician Andy Mason! Come sing, dance along on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11 AM — perfect for kids and families. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1517470683260278/

Prehistoric chaos is coming to the library!  Join us at the Ruidoso Public Library on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 AM for Sketchasaurus Rex, a wildly fun dinosaur-themed puppet adventure from Rocky Mountain Puppets! Get ready for laughs, surprises, and interactive storytelling as larger-than-life puppet characters bring the prehistoric world to life in the most […]

This month, we’re exploring the wild world of Theodore Roosevelt!  Join the Time Turner History Book Club at the Ruidoso Public Library for our June meeting, featuring a discussion of The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History by Darrin Lunde. Discover the untold story of how a […]

In this special presentation, Stephanie will share tips and techniques for dating and identifying elements of your historical photographs. Whether you are curious about the clothing styles of the era, early photographic formats, or the hidden clues within the frame, this session will give you some tools to uncover the history captured in your personal […]

In this interactive event, families will get up close and personal with millions of years of history. The showcase features a stunning array of ancient fossils, colorful minerals, and beautifully preserved pieces of petrified wood. Best of all, this is a hands-on experience! Kids and adults alike will have the unique opportunity to touch fossils, […]

Were the Jornada Mogollon the Southwest’s most underrated ancient society? Discover the answer with Dave Greenwald, President of the Jornada Research Institute. He’ll share how groundbreaking excavations at Cree Meadows and Tularosa Canyon are rewriting history, revealing a fresh perspective on how this ancient culture built complex cities and survived the desert right in our […]