ABQ Kids

Read with a Ranger at Taylor Ranch Library
2024-10-26 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87120
Become a Reading Ranger! On October 26, join a park ranger from Petroglyph National Monument at Taylor Ranch Library to read or a reading of “E is for Enchantment” by Helen Foster James.

After the story, participants are invited to make and take home New Mexico themed art!

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

Read to the Dogs | Juan Tabo
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87111
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at Juan Tabo Library every fourth Saturday of the month from 1–2:30 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Rudolfo Anaya
2024-10-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704-B 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87107
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at the Rudolfo Anaya Library every:

Wednesday, 3:15–4:30 p.m.

every Saturday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.

and every first Saturday, 1–2:00 p.m.

Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | International District
2024-10-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:30 | International District Library, 7601 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at the International District Library every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 3–4:30 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Rudolfo Anaya
2024-10-30 15:15 - 16:30, 2024-11-06 15:15 - 16:30, 2024-11-13 15:15 - 16:30 | Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704-B 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87107
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at the Rudolfo Anaya Library every:

Wednesday, 3:15–4:30 p.m.

every Saturday, 3–4:00 p.m.

and every first Saturday, 1–2:00 p.m.

Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Tony Hillerman
2024-10-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at Tony Hillerman Library every Thursday from 4–5:0 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Preschool Storytime
2024-11-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Albuquerque Main Library, 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Every Friday the Main Albuquerque Library downtown hosts preschool storytime with stories, songs, puppets and activities that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Following the Every Child Ready to Read program, each storytime includes time to play with musical instruments, blocks, and more! For pre-readers ages 3–5.

Family Story Time at Tony Hillerman Library
2024-11-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2024-11-09 10:15 - 10:45, 2024-11-16 10:15 - 10:45 | Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110
Visit Tony Hillerman Library Saturday mornings for story time! Library staff share fun books, songs, and more with children and their adult buddies.

This story time is designed for families with children ages 0-6. For more information call 505-291-6264.

Read to the Dogs | Main Library
2024-11-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Albuquerque Main Library, 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at the Main Library every first Saturday of the month from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Ernie Pyle
2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at Ernie Pyle Library every first Saturday from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and again on the third Friday of the month from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Rudolfo Anaya
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704-B 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87107
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at the Rudolfo Anaya Library every:

Wednesday, 3:15–4:30 p.m.

every Saturday, 3–4:00 p.m.

every first Saturday, 1–2:00 p.m.

Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Read to the Dogs | Cherry Hills
2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87111
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at Cherry Hills Library every first and third Saturday from 1–3:00 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Reading with a Ranger at Taylor Ranch Library
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87120
Become a Reading Ranger! Join a park ranger from Petroglyph National Monument at Taylor Ranch Library to enjoy a story and fun activities.

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.

Read to the Dogs | East Mountain
2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | New Mexico
Come enjoy the peace and fun of reading aloud to licensed therapy dogs in a relaxing environment. Children can feel comfortable reading to trained dogs and their helpful owners who encourage early childhood literacy.

Children of all reading levels are welcome at East Mountain Library every Wednesday from 12–1:00 p.m. and again on the second Saturday of the month from 1–2:00 p.m. Learn how to read aloud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.

Learn more about the program HERE.
