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Poets from the 2023 New Mexico Anthology: Workshop

10:00 am – 12:00 pm You are cordially invited to celebrate the rich tapestry of New Mexico’s poetic voices at the presentation of the New Mexico Poetry Anthology! Join co-editors and former poet laureates Michelle Otero and Levi Romero, along with select contributing poets, as they weave together a poetic tapestry evoking the diverse landscapes, cultures, histories, and poetic traditions that define our state. A writing workshop will be held the Saturday after the presentation, providing attendees with an opportunity for hands-on exploration of poetic expression. We (more…)

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Poets from the 2023 New Mexico Poetry Anthology: Reading

6:00 pm: Reception and Book-signing 7:00 pm: Reading begins You are cordially invited to celebrate the rich tapestry of New Mexico’s poetic voices at the presentation of the New Mexico Poetry Anthology! Join co-editors and former poet laureates Michelle Otero and Levi Romero, along with select contributing poets, as they weave together a poetic tapestry evoking the diverse landscapes, cultures, histories, and poetic traditions that define our state. A writing workshop will be held the Saturday after the presentation, providing attendees with an opportunity for hands-on exploration

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Join us in October as we read Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, by Jeanette Winter, and make paper flowers in celebration of the story. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to the NHCC Librarian at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Join us in November as we read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom/Chica chica bum bum by Bill Martin. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to the NHCC Librarian at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. This month, we will be reading Fresh Juice/Jugo Fresco by Robert Liu-Trujillo, and making fresh juice to go along with the story! Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to the NHCC Librarian at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to

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Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

Note: The date of this event has been updated. 10:00 am Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. In August, we will be reading The Three Little Javelinas, or Los tres pequeños jabalíes, by Susan Lowell. Join us as we make “adobecitos,” or little adobe bricks, with Kateri Lopez from Cornerstones Community Partnerships. Free Community Event, generously supported by NM Gas. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or

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Genealogy Workshop

1:30 – 3:30 pm Explore your cultural heritage at the NHCC with a free genealogy workshop as part of our Siempre Creativo program! These workshops will provide participating seniors with the opportunity to participate in interactive tours of the NHCC Art Museum and Torreón, paired with genealogy workshops and coffee socials. This event is part of the NHCC’s Siempre Creativo program. Free Community Event, generously supported by AARP.  

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An Evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca

30th Anniversary of Blood In, Blood Out Featuring Special Guest Melina Martinez 6:30 pm: Reception and Book Signing 7:30 pm: Readings Join us for an evening with Jimmy Santiago Baca in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Blood In, Blood Out on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 pm. Located in the Bank of America Theatre, this event will feature a reception and book signing for the Blood In, Blood Out Coffee Table Book from 6:30 – 7:30 pm as well as readings featuring Melina Martinez and Jimmy

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Book Club

5:00 – 7:00 pm In a world that has felt ever more disconnected, the Center is thrilled to announce that we will be reconnecting in-person with lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the far reaches of Latinidad. In March, we will be reading The Queen of the Cicadas, by V. Castro. Some 2024 Book Club selections are meant to enrich our everyday lives, some to give escape from our everyday troubles; a few give us all a glimpse of

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