Russell Floore Memorial Student Art Show & Awards Reception Our annual student art show is up and running, featuring the latest and greatest from Artesia middle school, junior & senior high school students. The awards reception will be held on April 24th, 5-6:30 pm--winners will be announced at 6. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is invited! Come cast your vote for this year's People's Choice award!

Library -- Teen Event -- X-Box Thursdays Come relax in the teen area every Thursday at 4pm by playing our Xbox. Games will be provided. Free and open to grades 6-12.

Library -- Camp NaNoWriMo Write-Ins Writers and Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) enthusiasts, come gather and write this month during our Saturday Write-Ins. Socialize with other writers, participate in writing activities, and have the atmosphere to encourage your creativity while writing on your project. Coffee and snacks will be available or bring-your-own. Ages 13+. Free and open to the public.

Library -- Children's Program -- Mouse Story Time Mouse Story Time is "quiet" program featuring Stories, Puppets, Finger Plays, and Songs for you and your child to enjoy together. Craft Time follows Mouse Story Time each week with crafts based on the theme of the stories. The theme changes weekly.

Library -- Children's Program -- Craft Time Craft Time falls between Mouse Story Time and Lion Story Time. So come early or stay late and create crafts based on the theme of the stories. The theme changes weekly.

Library -- Children's Program -- Lion Story Time Lion Story Time is "active" and "loud" program featuring Stories, Puppets, Finger Plays, and Songs for you and your child to enjoy together. Bring your child early for Craft Time each week with crafts based on the theme of the stories. The theme changes weekly.

Library -- Children's Program -- Mother Goose on the Loose A program geared toward the little ones age 0-2. There will be music and stories and low-key playtime. Mother Goose on the Loose uses a variety of activities, such as rhymes, songs, puppets and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others. This program is free and open to the public.

Library -- Yarn United Artesia Public Library presents a crochet & knitting club. Come hang out and knit and crochet with fellow yarn lovers. Bring a project or start a new one. Please bring your own supplies. Some patterns are available. Snacks and chit chat included! Instruction will not be provided, but we can provide tips! All skill levels welcomed. Free and open to all ages.