In this presentation, we'll go beyond the stereotypes to explore the origins and evolution of this global language, with an emphasis on its vast literature and vibrant culture. And why on one foot? You'll just have to hop on in to find out!
Yiddish has been one of the most widely spoken Jewish languages in history. Yet it is often misunderstood, maligned, or reductively imagined as a jargon of jokes or a mongrel tongue.
Logo for "Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion Through Yiddish Literature" featuring abstract yellow book illustrations.
#Yiddish On One Foot
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30pm–6:30pm
Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/yiddis...
Yiddish: An Introduction to Language & Culture (On One Foot!)
"The real truth is that I am a curious creature and want to see the library. Either way, my children say it is an embarrassing habit and possibly a mental defect. I say they will thank me someday!"
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Identify the personal qualities, interests and goals that will play a role in their college choice
Explore how different college features (size, location, majors) can help them thrive
Create a list of the most important things they hope to find in a college
This FREE two-part course will help students identify their interests, learn about college and career options, and discover tools to explore post-graduation pathways that fit their goals.
In this first of two sessions, students will learn to:
A yellow diamond-shaped sign reads 'College Ahead' with a smaller yellow square sign below it indicating a diagonal arrow pointing down and to the right.
#College & #Career Exploration for Teens - Part I
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00pm–7:00pm
Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/colleg...
Open to high school students in grades 9 to 12
#Pizza provided for attendees! 🍕
#FoodDepot Mobile Food Pantry
#SouthsideLibrary Parking Lot
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
10:00am–11:30am
Free #FoodDistribution every 4th Tuesday of the month provided by The #FoodDepot. No identification required.
Stay active, healthy, and curious with FREE virtual classes from the #NewMexicoStateLibrary and GetSetUp!
Older adults can enjoy online learning opportunities covering topics like job skills, financial wellness, technology, more - all free! 📚💻
Sign up at your local library.
#GetSetUp
Right to Read Day is about protecting the #FreedomToRead. It's a moment to recognize the people standing up for access, celebrate the progress being made, and keep the momentum going.
Learn more about #RightToReadDay here: bit.ly/43D9Dtw
That's a wrap! Thank you to Amy Owens and the #YoungVoices of the #SantaFeOpera for another great season at our libraries! We are so grateful that the young members of our community have the opportunity to connect with the inspirational and dedicated singers who help #OperaMakeSense.
A wooden birdhouse painted blue with flowers sits in a tree with fruit growing on it.
Tomorrow!
#AdultCrafts: Decorate a #Birdhouse
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2:00pm–4:00pm
Join us monthly for a special craft for adults! Presented by the Librarians of the Southside Library.
In April, decorate an unfinished birdhouse. All supplies provided.
Institute of American Indian Arts BFA creative writing program logo.
This week!
Institute of American Indian Arts Poetry Reading and Panel Discussion
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5:00pm–6:30pm
Join us for a panel discussion and readings by students from the #CreativeWritingProgram at #IAIA!
It's #NationalLibraryWeek, and we are thrilled to be able to share U.S. Poet Laureate's take on the role of #PublicLibraries! (Hint: it's an EXCELLENT take!)
Thanks to The #LibraryOfCongress for sharing this with us. We're not crying, you're crying.
A graphic that says 'Each Story MATTERS Every Child COUNTS' and 'Día Children's Day/Book Day' with a background of colorful books and the ALSC logo.
El día de los niños / El día de los libros!
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Saturday, April 25, 2026
3:00pm–4:30pm
Children's Day / Book Day
El día de los niños / El día de los libros
www.santafelibrary.org/event/dia-de...
From historical fiction to Southern writers, the Queen of Country shares her must-reads
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Poet Kyce Bello stands and speaks at a lectern that says LA FARGE LIBRARY.
Poet Kyce Bello reads to an audience from a book of poetry.
Local poet Kyce Bello led reading and discussion about poetry at the LaFargeLibrary Thursday night as one of SFPL's #NationalPoetryMonth offerings.
A wooden birdhouse is being painted with bright, colorful paint splatters and drips, with paintbrushes and a jar of blue paint nearby.
#FridayAfternoonArt: Paint a #Birdhouse and More!
#SouthsideLibrary Café Room
Friday, May 1, 2026
2:30pm–4:30pm
For children and families. Paint a small decorative #birdhouse and more spring decor.
#LibraryStories: Books on the Backroads is a film about New Mexico's rural libraries. It’s about villages and Pueblo communities, their histories and their people, where their libraries are, and what their libraries mean.
Poster for the documentary "Library Stories: Books on the Backroads" by Mary Lance and Ben Daitz, featuring a mountain landscape.
LIBRARY STORIES: BOOKS ON THE BACKROADS
#SouthsideLibrary Community Room
Friday, April 24, 2026
3:00pm–5:00pm
Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/librar...
In association with the #SantaFeInternationalLiteraryFestival
A special event in celebration of #NationalLibraryWeek 2026
Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature
To join the program online use this link: us02web.zoom.us/j/81861115652
To join us in-person at the La Farge Library for the virtual tour, use the registration here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/virtua...
The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA celebrates Yiddish literature and culture to advance a fuller understanding of Jewish history and identity. Join Jennifer Young as she guides us through a virtual presentation about the Yiddish Book Center, including its collections, exhibits, and initiatives.
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Tour of The #YiddishBookCenter
#LaFargeLibrary Community Room
Friday, May 1, 2026
2:00pm–3:00pm
Register here: www.santafelibrary.org/event/virtua...
Join us online or in person for a special tour of the Yiddish Book Center.
In this second of two sessions, students will learn to:
• Find the best tools for exploring colleges
• Use those tools to identify schools you may be interested in
• Build a list of great, affordable colleges that fit YOU!
A yellow diamond-shaped sign reads 'College Ahead' with a smaller yellow square sign below it indicating a diagonal arrow pointing down and to the right.
#College & #Career Exploration for Teens - Part II
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: #LaFargeLibrary
Address: 1730 Llano Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Registration: tinyurl.com/ExplorationPart2
Pizza provided for attendees! 🍕
Together, attendees will plant trees and highlight their shared commitment to stewardship as proud members of the Arbor Day Foundation and a recognized Tree City USA community.
Tree seedlings and pollinator seeds will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mayor Michael Garcia will read an official proclamation, joined by City councilors, students from Gonzales Community School, and staff from the Parks and Open Space Division and the Conservation and Sustainability Division.
A lone tree covered in pink red blossoms.
Dispatch from The City ~
Celebrate Arbor Day at Torreon Park! 🌳
Join the City of Santa Fe in celebrating Arbor Day on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Torreon Park, 1515 W. Alameda Street.
This year April 30, 2026 will mark the official kick-off for 100th anniversary. Learn about the people that trekked through eight states and three time zones in search of a better life via Route 66, America’s Mother Road.
