Tag: books
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Page Crafts Book Arts: Altered Book of Pockets
Make the coolest book of pockets, inspired by the work of book artist Natasa Marinkovic. Use provided materials – PVA glue, stamps, stickers, washi tape, and other supplies – to create a book of pockets in which to stash secret letters, favorite photos, and other treasures.
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Read Between the Spines
Youth aged 13 to 18, meet at the International District Library every month to discuss YA books with inclusive representations of characters, themes, and settings. Discuss issues like the separation of authors and the work they publish, the relationship between reader and author, and the importance of representation – all while having a blast reading new books together!
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Book Launch: Zahra Marwan, The Sunflowers
Zahra Marwan grew up in two desserts: Kuwait, near the sea. and Albuquerque, far from the water. Bookworks hosts the launch of Zahra Marwan’s gorgeous new picture book, The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh’s Search for Beauty. Marwan’s much-lauded debut, Where Butterflies Fill the Sky, is a beauty, and her new book promises the same. Join her for a reading, signing, and celebration!
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Indigenize Your Mind Book Group
This month the book club will discuss They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars, about Sellars’ experiences in the Residential Canadian Indian School and her healing journey afterward. Be aware of traumatic topics, as well as courage.
This book club highlights Indigenous cultural perspectives and how they influence the reader.
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Story Time in Burton Park (with free lunch!)
Free lunch and story time in the park! Plus, you get to take home a free copy of the book read.
Story Time in the Park and the summer lunch program take place in parks throughout Albuquerque. For more information on STIP, including locations, click here.
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Story Time in Wilson Park (with free lunch!)
Free lunch and story time in the park! Plus, you get to take home a free copy of the book read.
Story Time in the Park and the summer lunch program take place in parks throughout Albuquerque. For more information on STIP, including locations, click here.
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Mobile Abolition Library Book Drive
Support the Mobile Abolition Library at Bookworks! The mobile library is creating a collection of books, zines, a video archive of incarcerated narratives, and an abolition seed library. The library will be “a site to reflect on ways we can re-imagine our current world of surveillance, policing, punishment, and care between communities.”
The initiative hopes to have multiple copies of books to leave with readers and communities. Contribute to the traveling library at the event! Learn more about the Mobile Abolition Library project here.
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Library $6 Fill-a-Bag Book Sale
Fill a bag with all kinds of books, CDs, DVDs, and more for just $6!
$2 entry before noon, free entry after noon. Main Library, lower level. Proceeds directly support library services and programs.
Two-hour free parking available in the Very Special Arts Parking Garage on the SE corner of Copper Ave. and 5th St. Bring your parking ticket to a library staff member to get validated.
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How Latina Voices Enrich the American Story
Bookworks hosts an essential conversation about Latinas in literature with authors Cara Lopez Lee, Michelle Otero, and Briana Muñoz. How Latina Voices Enrich the American Story will be presented on Tuesday, June 11th, at 6pm.
A portion of proceeds will benefit MANA de Albuquerque, which works to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service, and advocacy. Check the organization out HERE.
