Esther Bone Memorial Library 


Loma Colorado Main Library 
For more information about the following programs, please contact the Loma Colorado Main Library Adult Services Desk (891-5013, Ext. 3033). All programs are free. Unless specified, tickets or registration are not required.
Pictures from recent events at the Loma Colorado Main Library
  
 
Soil Preparation for Successful Gardening  
Wednesday, February 10
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
Can't wait for Spring? Rudy Benavidez of the award-winning Master Gardeners of Sandoval County will show you how to prepare your garden for success with soil know-how!  

Sol Calypso!  
Monday, February 15
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
Celebrate Carnival/Mardi Gras with Caribbean music. Wear your costume! Free tickets available at the Adult Information Desk.

Getting to Know Computers: Personal Computers 
Wednesday, February 17
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Computer Room
What's a hard drive? What is software? What can this thing do? Fear not! This class is designed for the absolute BEGINNER and will explain the very basics of using personal computers. Space is limited. Please register at the Adult Information Desk. Participants must have a valid Rio Rancho Public Library card with them and present a Mouserobics Certificate of Proficiency.

Card Weaving Workshop 
Saturday, March 13
Registration deadline: March 6, 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Youth Services Program Room
Card weaving, also called tablet weaving, is a fun and easy way to create colorful bands, straps, belts and more. Try this ancient art form, turned low-cost hobby, and amaze yourself with your first project! Renee Marcellis will be the instructor. ADMISSION: Yarn will be provided, but there is a materials fee of $3.00 for a set of weaving cards, which participants may keep. This fee is payable in advance, cash only. Please register at the Adult Information Desk. Minimum age for participants is 13 years old, by the date of the workshop.

Looking for a Job without Losing Your Mind: Job Search Skills to Keep You on Track 
Thurday, March 18 & 25, April 8 & 15
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Conference Room
A four-part series of workshops. Learn practical job hunting techniques and have an opportunity to network with other job seekers!  Free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013, Ext. 3033. You may attend individual sessions or all four workshops.

    Part 1: Getting Ready for Your Job Search 
Thursday, March 18
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 Identify your skills, focus on your priorities, and manage the stress of job-hunting 
     Part 2: Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter
Thursday, March 25
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
      Part 3: Locating and Apply for Job Openings 
Thursday, April 8
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
      Part 4: Doing Your Best in an Interview 
Thursday, April 15
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
David Erskine Piano Concert 
Thursday, March 25
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
Join us for an evening of beautiful music! Mr. Erskine will play original compositions having a romantic-impressionistic flavor, many inspired by themes of nature. Free tickets will be available at the Adult Services and Quick Answer Desks beginning February 16.

Writing Workshop: Reviving Fiction: Making Sense of the Madness 
Tuesday, April 13
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
Taught by Kirk Hickman, author of the above title and winner of the 2009 New Mexico Book Award for Worlds Asunder, Best Science Fiction & Fantasy title. Free; no tickets or registration required.

Jerry Barlow Celtic Guitar Concert 
Monday, April 19
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library Auditorium
Join us for an evening of wonderful Celtic guitar music performed by Jerry Barlow! Free tickets will be available at the Adult Services and Quick Answer Desks beginning March 26. 

Esther Bone Memorial Library
For more information about the following programs, please contact the Esther Bone Memorial Library Adult Services Desk (891-5012, Ext. 3128). All programs are free. Unless specified, tickets or registration are not required. 

Lisa Lenard-Cook, Author Talk and Book Signing
February 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Ms. Lenard-Cook will be speaking as part of the Holocaust series of events at Esther Bone and the Coronado Mall. She will discuss her book, Dissonance. This novel is about composer, Hana Weissova, survivor of Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. A book signing will follow the program.

The Holocaust, A Film Series - Defiance
February 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
The Esther Bone Memorial Library in conjunction with the Anne Frank Exhibit at the Coronado Mall will present a 3 week film series on 3 consecutive Saturdays this month. The second film to be shown is Defiance. There is no charge for admission.

The Holocaust, A Film Series - Schindler's List
February 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
The Esther Bone Memorial Library in conjunction with the Anne Frank Exhibit at the Coronado Mall will present a 3 week film series on 3 consecutive Saturdays this month. The third and final film to be shown is Schindler's List. There is no charge for admission.

Earn Money Living Your Purpose and Your Passion, A Job Seeker's Workshop
February 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Haven't been able to find the right job? Maybe it's time to consider other ways you can make money by living your passion. Come to this session to learn about new possibilities that can change your life forever. Jane Emberty, career coach with over 25 years of experience, will conduct this job seeker's workshop.

Bookworms, Adult Book Club
March 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
This month’s selection for the book discussion group is Chosen by a Horse: a memoir by Susan Richards. This is the story of an abused horse, rescued by the author, and how it changed her life. Please attend for a lively discussion. No prior registration required.

Women of the New Mexican Frontier
March 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Please welcome Central New Mexico College professor, Dr. Cheryl J. Foote, as she discusses the variety of women who came to the New Mexican Territory between the Mexican War and statehood in 1912. Dr. Foote examines the full gamut of women’s experiences on the raucous Old West frontier. No registration required.

Understanding Social Security Benefits
March 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Eva J. Lujan, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, will present a workshop on how to understand your social security benefits. No registration required.

Irish Step Dancers of New Mexico
March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
It’s Irish Week at the Esther Bone Memorial Library! Don’t miss this very special event featuring Irish step dancing, song, fiddle playing and storytelling. Free tickets are required to attend and will be available February 8^th at the Adult Desk. 

The Celtic Coyotes, Live and In Concert!
March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Irish Week continues at Esther Bone with a live concert performance by the Celtic Coyotes. Enjoy Celtic music with a Southwestern twist in this most enjoyable show. Free tickets are required to attend and will be available February 8^th at the Adult Desk.

Tree Give-Away and Conservation Workshops
March 13 at 9:30 to 12:00 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful, Water Conservation and the Esther Bone Memorial Library help you get ready for spring with this educational and informative program. All attendees will receive a free tree for planting and valuable information on conservation. No registration required. 

All About Bats!
March 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Michelle McCauley presents a program on the mysterious Bat. She will offer an entertaining program and bring along live bats to thrill and educate all who attend. No registration required.

Networking Yourself Into Your Next Job
March 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Social networking, face-to-face networking what does it matter? To get a job these days, it’s not what you know, but who you know. Are you curious about what networking is and how it can help you? Come to this session with career coach Jane Emberty and walk away with new tools you can apply today. No registration required.