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  • First Annual B L O O M Fiesta

    First Annual B L O O M Fiesta

    Join us for FUN at NMBLC’s first annual BLOOM fiesta!

    Outside the building, we’ll have carnival fun for the kid in all of us – cotton candy, a bouncy house, tie-dye, a videogame bus, silent disco, and lots more!

    The fun continues inside: eat finger food, meet the acting superintendent of APS, learn about the library’s kaleidoscope of free opportunities, and get to know the NMBLC and local caregivers like yourself.

    This event is free and open to all! Sign up on our form HERE!

    Parking details:

    (Tram will consistently cycle each lot to bring individuals to event)

    Limited handicap parking at NMBLC 
    1314 Madeira Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Cesar Chavez Community School
    1325 Palomas Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub
    5400 Gibson Blvd SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    999 Seafood Supermarket
    5325 Gibson Blvd SE

    Eastern Child Development Center
    Eastern Ave SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    Note: Street parking is of course an option, but won’t be monitored like the other parking options.

  • NMBLC Open House and Building Dedication

    NMBLC Open House and Building Dedication

    This house is your house! RSVP HERE for an open house and celebration of our updated digs. We want to see you there!

    We are so proud and excited to share them with you. Join us to celebrate all that we (all of us, including you!) are becoming. There’ll be finger food and cake, a participatory building dedication, and a chance to get to know each other as we build this community together.

    Let us know you’re coming (and invite a friend if you want) at our RSVP form HERE. It’ll help us know how much cake to buy. Can’t wait to see you!

    Park at Cesar Chavez Community School, 1325 Palomas Dr SE, and we’ll have a tram coming by every few minutes to bring you on over!

    Note: Street parking is of course an option, but won’t be monitored like the other parking options. VERY limited handicap parking at the building. 

  • Black Business Summit: Advancing Economic Freedom

    Black Business Summit: Advancing Economic Freedom

    Hear directly from community members about their individual business journeys – from incubators, to contracting, to doing business globally. Learn about the Corporate Transparency Act, business formation considerations for entrepreneurs, and more.

    There will be breaks to check out the Juneteenth action next door at Civic Plaza!

     

    See the full agenda and RSVP for this powerful free event here.

  • Albuquerque Turkish Festival

    Albuquerque Turkish Festival

    Check out the Albuquerque Turkish Food & Culture Fair! Exquisite samples of Turkish-Mediterranean Cuisine (Doner Gyro Kebab, Baklava, Turkish Coffee and more), plus cultural exhibits, whirling dervish, children’s area, arts & crafts and more!

    Admission is FREE to this outdoor event and all are welcome!

  • Dia de los Niños: Fun and Stories with Sarah Malone

    Dia de los Niños: Fun and Stories with Sarah Malone

    Celebrate Dia de los Niños with bilingual storyteller Sarah Malone.

    Plus, all kids who visit an ABQ library between April 24 and 30 receive a free book (while supplies last)!

  • Make a Día de los Niños Luminaria

    Make a Día de los Niños Luminaria

    Celebrate Children’s Day (and Book Day) by making your own luminaria to take home! Supplies will be provided. Plus, kids get a free book (while supplies last) when they visit an ABQ library between now and April 30!

  • Van Buren Middle School Multicultural Family Night

    Van Buren Middle School Multicultural Family Night

    Gather in Van Buren’s garden open space for a night of family fun! Celebrate diversity, culture, and community with food, haircuts, performances, photobooth, model car competition – and more! Don’t miss it!

     

  • ABQ International Festival

    ABQ International Festival

    Come celebrate the International District at the Albuquerque International Festival! This free block party, organized by International District residents, will feature live music, food trucks, a kid’s play area, and shopping with local vendors. Don’t miss the party!

  • Caribbean Celebration

    Caribbean Celebration

    In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, head outside for a thrilling Caribbean Celebration at Manzano Mesa Park. Entertainment includes DJ La Ruda, Vibestrong, Elovated Roots, Boomroots Collective, and DJ Ernesto – PLUS cuisine, clothing, drinks, and more!

     

    Check it out HERE!

  • Weather the Drought: 3 Steps to Landscape Success

    Weather the Drought: 3 Steps to Landscape Success

    Time for a desert-friendly landscape! In this free online class, Water Authority Conservation experts will show you a three-step plan to make your landscape more resilient and beautiful.

     

    Participants who attend the class IN FULL will receive a $20 rebate on their bill.

     

    • One rebate per account regardless of how many times you have participated in a Water Smart class.

    • Must attend class in full.

    • Rebate takes 2 to 3 months to process, depending on your billing cycle.

    Sign up HERE. Questions: abcwa@kessjones.com

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