School and Youth Programs
Arte Poquito
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMBabies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers will have a chance to explore visual arts and even visit the NHCC Art Museum. This multi-sensory program includes time for socializing and art exploration. Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum, Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, (more...)
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Comiendo el Arcoíris
NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-710:00 am Our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime features Patricia Barrera Boyer's colorful story Comiendo el Arcoíris/Eating the Rainbow! Join us as we enjoy fruit smoothies and participate in family-friendly rainbow crafts. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Hug Me
NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-710:00 am Get ready for our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, featuring the children’s book Hug Me, by Simona Ciraolo. This story focuses on a young cacti who only wants a hug. Listen to the story and enjoy age-appropriate art activities related to the book. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This program is generously supported by Bank of Albuquerque.
Arte Poquito
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum, Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment. Free Community Event. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at (more...)
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar/La Oruga Muy Hambrienta
NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-710:00 am Head to the Center for our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar/La Oruga Muy Hambrienta, by Eric Carle! This much-loved children's book tells the story of a tiny caterpillar who is born hungry and eats everything in sight over the course of a week. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This program is generously supported by Bank of Albuquerque.
Arte Poquito
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum and Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment. Free Community Event. Please register below or call the (more...)
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
NHCC-Newsletter-August-26–September-710:00 am Head to the Center for our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, featuring Dreamers/Soñadores, by Yuyi Morales! This picture book tells the story of the author's journey from Mexico to the United States with her young son. Free community event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This program is generously supported by NM Gas.
Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime
NHCC Library 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am Head to the Center for our next Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, featuring a pair of Halloween tales: Just a Minute! A Trickster Tale and Counting Book, by Yuyi Morales, and Los Gatos Black on Halloween, by Marisa Montes. Free Community Event. For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance. This event is generously supported by NM Gas.
Noche de Familia: Harvest
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM4:00 to 7:00 pm Welcome fall and harvest time with family-friendly artmaking including leaf printing, a StoryWalk, bat puppets, and carnival games! Decorate a candy bag and wear your costume, then stay for our family film, Nocturna at 7:00 pm. Free Community Event, generously sponsored by NM Gas. Please register below or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
Día de Familia: Día de los Muertos
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM11:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us for a special day commemorating Día de los Muertos traditions. Decorate a sugar skull, craft papel picado and paper flowers, get your face painted, and contribute to our community ofrenda. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas.