Rio Rancho Public Libraries

Join other fans of swoons, sparks, and sizzling stories at The New Romantics Book Club! Whether you enjoy a slow-burn, fiery excitement, or something in between, this is your space. Bring a book that fits the theme, share your favorite heart-thumping moments with other romance readers, and leave with a list of new reads you won’t be able to put down.
July's Theme: Fake Dating

The HUB @ Enchanted Hills
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
5:00pm-6:00pm
Adults 18+

Read your way around the world with this book club at The HUB @ Enchanted Hills! This month, we'll read and discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. This book takes place in Ethiopia. It is available in our physical collection and digitally via Libby.

The HUB @ Enchanted Hills
Saturday, July 18, 2026
4:00pm-5:00pm
For Adults

Step into the shoes of an archaeologist to solve the mysteries hidden in history's "trash." In this program, you'll analyze bags filled with artifacts from pottery shards to purchase receipts. After looking through all of your clues, you can bring your discovery to life by drawing or sculpting who you think owned these items of the past.

Loma Colorado Main Library
Monday, June 22, 2026
12:00pm-1:30pm
For Ages 8-15

Join us for our monthly Legacy Writing program! Receive prompts to write about your stories, memories, or meaningful periods of your life. Learn to write and story tell as a way to preserve family history and values. Participants will be rewarded with a legacy for themselves that they can share with others.

Esther Bone Memorial Library
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm
For Adults

Do you have extra craft materials, tools, or supplies taking up space at home? Or perhaps you’re looking to try a new hobby but don’t want to invest in all the materials just yet? Exchange supplies you no longer need for materials to spark your creativity and explore new activities! It’s simple: bring new or gently used hobby supplies, browse the selection to find something that inspires you, and swap your items for something you’ll use. Give your supplies a second life at our Hobby Swap!

The HUB @ Enchanted Hills
Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:00am-1:00pm

Explora is coming to the library! Try out experiments and activities based in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Attendance is limited by available space.

Loma Colorado Main Library
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:30am-1:30pm
Ages 8-18

Draw inspiration from ancient Egyptian art to create a unique rock-scarab! Using imagination and provided acrylic and special-effects paints, bring your own rock artifact to life.

Loma Colorado Main Library
Monday, June 15, 2026
12:00pm-1:30pm
Ages 8-15

Explore paper crafting with a prehistoric twist! Design dinosaur-inspired projects and seasonal paper art while enjoying a fun, low-pressure creative space just for adults.

Loma Colorado Main Library
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00pm-3:00pm
For Adults

Even horses are raring to go for Summer Reading!
Thank you to Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, INC and their therapy horse, Poetry, for joining us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party this morning!