We will be remodeling! The Library will be CLOSED April 18 – May 1. When we reopen Monday hours will be added from 6 PM – 8PM.
We will be hosting an Open House Saturday, May 10, 10 AM – 2 PM. Come and see the updates to your library – we think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Library Bake Sale -A big thank you to all of the bakers, and Frances & Bruce for running the library bake sale. The next bake sale is Saturday, May 10
at our booth in front of the post office.
Statement in Support of Libraries
On behalf of the New Mexico Library Association (NMLA), the Executive Board writes in
support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in response to the Executive
Order stating that IMLS must be reduced to its & quote statutory functions” and “non-
statutory components and functions …shall be eliminated to the maximum extent…”.
IMLS provides crucial funding to New Mexico’s libraries through grants received from the
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). This funding is essential for New Mexico
libraries in bridging the digital divide, supporting education and workforce development,
preserving cultural heritage and strengthening communities.
New Mexico State Library receives about $1.8M annually from LSTA. Grants to States funds
the following programs:
– Rural Services (Bookmobiles, Books by Mail, Delivery to Public Libraries): 56% of LSTA funding
– El Portal Online Databases: 31% of LSTA funding
-Includes accessing job training programs, career resources, adult continuing
education, and small business support, test preparation.
-Library for the Blind and Print Disabled: 4% of LSTA funding
– Interlibrary Loan: 3% of LSTA funding
– Summer Reading Programming: 1% of LSTA Funding
IMLS has also been a consistent and crucial source of funding for tribal communities in New Mexico through its Native American Library Services Grants. Since 2011, the Jicarilla ApacheNation, Mescalero Apache Tribe, and the Pueblos of Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Nambé, Ohkay Owingeh, Pojoaque, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Sandia, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, Tesuque, Zia, and Zuni have all benefited from financial support aimed at improving library services within their communities. This funding continues to be available, with the Pueblos of Nambé, Santa Clara, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Isleta, San Felipe, and Ohkay Owingeh receiving IMLS Native American Library Services Grants in 2024.
Additionally, IMLS supports essential services such as:
● Expanding broadband access,
● Delivering early literacy initiatives
● Providing STEM education, online learning tools, and after-school programs, tutoring,
and test prep in public libraries and K-12 schools
● Preserving local history, languages, and traditions in New Mexico’s tribal and cultural institutions
● Digitizing historical archives to make New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage accessible to future generations
Libraries have long served as community hubs for accessing information, engaging in civic activities, and supporting lifelong learning. Federal funding for IMLS leverages state and local investments, multiplying the impact of library programs. Every dollar invested in libraries generates economic benefits by improving education, job readiness, and community engagement. NMLA urges Congress to continue IMLS and grant programs through LSTA to ensure that libraries in New Mexico and nationwide can maintain and expand their services. Preserving IMLS means protecting access to information, education, and opportunities for all New Mexicans.
The links below can be used to contact your state legislators and members of congress
https://www.nmlegis.gov/members/find_my_legislator
https://www.everylibrary.org/statementimls2025
Book Discussion Group – If you are interested in joining a book discussion group send us an email [email protected]. When we get enough people
interested in joining, we will have an introductory meeting to create the type of book group participants want.
Summary of Results from the Library Survey
