¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

La Llorona music and Storytelling

Espooky Mercado at National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque

NHCC’s 2nd Annual Espooky Mercado
Friday, October 25, 2024
4:00 – 8:00 pm

NHCC’s 2nd Annual Espooky Mercado featuring unique and frightful offerings from local vendors. This pop-up gives visitors the chance to indulge their macabre side with supernatural goods of all varieties.
Espooky Mercado Vendor Submission:
National Hispanic Cultural Center will be hosting Espooky Mercado in collaboration with Dark Red Film Festival on October 25th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. We are looking for vendors who can sell Halloween specific merchandise! We are looking for vendors whose items or artworks align with the spookiness of the season. If your work could be considered spooky, uncanny, macabre, a little dark, supernatural, harvest, fall or Halloween-inspired, this mercado is for you.

For more information about registering to become a vendor please click the link below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

Dia de Los Muertos Block Party

Inspired Moments, REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico and NWNMAC 1st annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration 📣 this amazing event is taking place Friday November 1st!

Here is a little information. Community Ofrenda
this is already taking place, we are accepting photos, there is a mailbox outside our front door where u can leave your photos, we will hang them up and honor your passed loved ones with the upmost love and respect on our community ofrenda!

Block party: this is a free event to the public, we will have costume contests, face painters, kids activities, lowriders, dancers, live music, vendors, and the movie Acequias playing at the Torah theatre at 6pm. We are still looking for performers, story tellers, dancers, etc!!!!

Please please if you would like to participate in this txt info will be below!

Vendors: this is a free event we are not charging a booth fee it will be just a come and set up event.

Vendors are responsible for their space needs, (tables, canopies, power etc) vendors will be set up along the sidewalk only between the block of Berhend, and Locke. I will still need to know your planning on coming so please please make sure you sign up by simply txting me, I will send out a mass txt of set up time information and schematics of where your allowed to set up with out interference of the lowriders, stage, etc!

If you would like to sign up to perform or be a vendor please make sure you send me a txt message. There are no other persons taking sign up information so I will not know if I don’t hear from you. 505-860-3988

New Mexico Arts, a Division of Cultural Affairs

National Hispanic Cultural Center Events

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR REMINDER:
September 20-22: Latinx Games Festival

September 20 (6-8pm)
September 21 (9am-4pm)
September 22 (9am-2pm)
September 26: Author Series with Michelle Otero
September 27: Bless me Ultima Screening
September 28: Writing workshop with Michelle Otero
October 4th (Morning): Latina Equal Pay Day Balloon Liftoff
October 5th (Daytime): Latina Equal Pay Day Events on campus
October 10th (Daytime): Poetry readings featuring Levi Romero and Michelle Otero
October 12th (Daytime): Poetry Workshop Sessions with Levi Romero and Michelle Otero
October 12 (Evening): Hispanic Heritage Away Game with NM United Streaming on the Plaza Mayor

NMLA in Carlsbad

Visit the REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico booth for some free bilingual books and the 3D Dragon display.

Register for NMLA

Dia de Los Muertos and Community Ofrenda and "Acequias" -

Fiesta at Sunset with ENLACE at San Juan College

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Farmington

Jewelry Making Workshop in Aztec, NM

Latino Poetry Art Zine "Call to bilingual teen poets"

Latino Poetry and Art Zine

Be part of the Hispanic Cultural Month Celebration by sharing your personal poetry about family, life, history, immigration, and celebrations.

Open to ages 12 to 21.

Latino Poetry Submission:
https://forms.gle/WsnBGQ1E7nC58RaXA https://forms.gle/WsnBGQ1E7nC58RaXA

Thinking Outside the (STEAM) Box

RNM presents in San Diego

I wanted to share an article about the “Thinking Outside the (STEAM) Box” program with you, that was written by our Public Programs Office colleague Hannah.

Here is the published article: https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/thinking-outside-steam-box-takeaways-tween-engagement

ZOZOBRA!

Raymond G Sandoval
Zozobra Event Chair
Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe
BurnHim@BurnZozobra.com
206-719-9652
www.BurnZozobra.com

National Hispanic Cultural Center "Maravilla Gala"

National Hispanic Cultural Center
Maravilla Gala
September 14, 2024 at the Clyde Hotel

Maravilla 2024 - Una Noche con Agave

PURCHASE NOW

https://www.maravillagala.com/

Join us for an enchanting evening at Maravilla – Una Noche con Agave! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of agave culture, celebrating the rich traditions and flavors this remarkable plant brings to life. Our gala promises an unforgettable night of elegance and charm. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, crafted cocktails, live performances, and vibrant décor. Participate in our silent and live auctions, and don’t miss the exclusive raffle for an all inclusive trip to Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico. As the night unfolds, join us for an exciting after-party where the celebration continues.

ALA in San Diego with REFORMA

2024 ALA Annual Conference
REFORMA Conference & Event Schedule 2024 ALA Annual Conference • San Diego, CA • June 27- July 2, 2024

Monday, June 24th Board of Directors Meeting 4:00pm-5:00pm Virtual | Register Via Zoom

Friday, June 28th Executive Committee Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm Marriott Marquis | Rancho Santa Fe Room

Noche de Cuentos 7:00pm -8:30pm Marriott Marquis | Marina Salon E

Saturday, June 29th All Committees Meeting 8:30am-10:00am Manchester Grand Hyatt | Mission Beach A B C

REFORMA President's Program 2:30pm-3:30pm San Diego Convention Center | Room 26 A B REFORMA's Children in Crisis Project Poster 3:30pm -5:00pm | Sails Pavilion

Sunday, June 30th Pura Belpre Celebración 1:00pm-3:30pm Hilton Bayfront | Indigo Ballroom BF

REFORMA's Children in Crisis Project - Creating Immigrant Youth and Library Connections 1:00pm-2:00pm San Diego Convention Center | Room 11 A
REFORMA Fiesta & Fundraiser & Awards Recognition (ticketed Event) 6:00pm -9:00pm San Diego Central Library | Shiley Special Event Space

Donations & Sponsorship information Monday, July 1st General Membership Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm Manchester Grand Hyatt | Mission Beach A B

Summer Reading - RNM in Hatch New Mexico

Adventure Begins at Your Library https://nmstatelibrary.org/services-for-new-mexico-libraries/summer-reading/ The New Mexico State Library proudly supports summer reading programs at public libraries throughout the state. Summer Reading Programs help build relationships and community, foster civic partnerships, encourage reading and the use of other library resources, and provide needed out-of-school programming throughout New Mexico. As a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, NMSL sponsors public libraries membership to join in this national nonprofit consortium. Public libraries participating in the program can find resources on the CSLP website or may contact our Youth Services Coordinator, Kelly McCabe, at kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov

This program is funded with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of New Mexico through the New Mexico State Library, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Public Library Staff can access SRP24 information within the NMSL Niche Academy site – CSLP Niche Academy Course For additional information regarding Summer Reading contact Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator.

HATCH VILLAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday, July 31 Ann Lincoln FOAM PARTY (contact © Village of Hatch | 133 N. Franklin Hatch, NM 87937 | (575) 267-5216
http://www.villageofhatch.org/arts_and_culture/library_and_history

Día de los Niños with ENLACE at San Juan College

Día de los Niños with ENLACE at San Juan College is a day designated to recognize and celebrate the important role children play in our society. This free family event will include games, prizes, face painting, a bike course, baby goats, and food. #SanJuanCollege #SuccessMatters

NHCC Dia de Familia

https://www.nhccnm.org/event/dia-de-familia-dia-del-nino/

Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary, April 2024 of CDBD!

Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary, April 2024! Children’s Day, Book Day (CDBD)

"Week of the Young Child in Shiprock
Dia de Los Ninos in Farmington
Albuquerque and Las Cruces, Hatch Village Elementary School

Special thanks to a generous grant from the Brindle Foundation and Santa Fe Community Foundation.

El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día) April 30th and every day of the year Children’s Day, Book Day, in Spanish, El día de los niños, el día de los libros, is a year-long commitment to celebrating all our children and to motivating them and their families to be readers, essential in our democracy. Click to download a graphic for your social channels: Twitter share Facebook share Instagram share More to (Visit) https://www.patmora.com/dia-resources-to-share/ Video of Pat reading Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day, Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros CDBD Haiku New books every spring. We read, celebrate. "Hooray!" Children's Day, Book Day.

REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico will visit Hatch Village Elementary School on April 18 at 1pm for a Storytime and Magic session.

Development Grant from NM Library Foundation

The New Mexico Library Foundation wants to support your NM library project! The 2024 Development Grant cycle is open and the deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

The New Mexico Library Foundation invites all New Mexico libraries (public, academic, school, special or private) and non-profit groups that directly benefit New Mexico libraries to apply. The Development Grant supports proposals that align with the New Mexico Library Foundation’s mission to build and maintain collections, update information access technology, and enhance library programs. Requests of up to $2000 will be considered. Learn more and find the application form on our Development Grants web page: https://newmexicolibraryfoundation.org/development-grants/ See examples of previously funded projects: https://newmexicolibraryfoundation.org/grants-awarded/. Please consider applying or help us spread the word about the New Mexico Library Foundation's spring grant cycle among your colleagues and friends. Questions? Contact Lori Thornton at grants@newmexicolibraryfoundation.org Lori Smith Thornton Public Services Bureau Chief New Mexico State Library Department of Cultural Affairs 1209 Camino Carlos Rey Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-9717 ...

Kids Art Market in Farmington

Books! Libros! Gratis! Free!

Hatch Elementary Storytime and Book giveaway. Time to register for summer reading, "Adventure Begins at Your Library" "La Aventura Comienza En Tu Biblioteca" at the Hatch Public Library. Books and storytime is sponsored by ArtNM, Creative New Mexico. The adventure begins on April 19, from 1 to 5pm.

Run/Walk for Libraries!

Run/Walk for Libraries!

Please register for the NMLF Run/Walk for Libraries fundraiser. It’s easy! Click the link below to register! Begin by walking/running on your own at any time, or at one of our hosting

locations on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook or check your registration email for updates and announcements.

The NMLF’s goal is to raise money in order to develop grants that will support libraries in the state of New Mexico that are in need of supplemental funding to improve their library collections or programming.

Support New Mexico Libraries! 5K Run/Walk $35 10:00AM MDT - 12:00PM MDT Registration ends April 27, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT Sign Up

Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM (Meet by Carlsbad Recreation Center) Farmington, NM (Join me for the walk/run at 11am at Orchard Park, in Downtown Farmington)
Las Cruces, NM
Las Vegas, NM
Ruidoso, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Silver City, NM
Sunland Park

Grants - partnership with Early Childhood opportunities

The Amber Grant $10,000 awards granted to a woman entrepreneur each month. Each month, our judges review all the applications — then select 5 finalists. One of those finalists will be the monthly $10,000 Amber Grant grant winner. The other 4 finalists will each receive $1,000. -------------------------- Awesome Foundation The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects. Though funding is not limited to businesses, startups and small businesses have been among the recipients of the monthly grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. -------------------------- Papaya Grant The Papaya Grant offers $10,000 to support the long-term success of a female-owned small business. U.S.-based female entrepreneurs focusing on their entrepreneurial challenges, brand missions, and grant utilization intentions can apply by March 31. -------------------------- Kitty Fund The Kitty Fund will award a total of $25,000 to 25 small business owners who identify as mothers in 2024. Eligible businesses must be based in the U.S., have annual revenues under $5M, and employ between 2 to 50 people. While applications don’t open until March 2024, those interested can pre-register today.

EXPLORA STEM Virtual Workshops

Explora will be hosting the following virtual workshops for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers. Seeds and Soil 2 CEU hours – Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get dirty with soil and dirt, design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process, and determine your ideal seed bomb! Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 2 – 4 p.m. Register at Seeds and Soil. STEM in Fairy Tales (2 CEU hours) – How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? How tall is the Giant from Jack in the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 3 – 5 p.m. Register at STEM in Fairy Tales. Water Wonders (2 CEU hours) – Bring your own water! We will get our hands wet as we make discoveries about water. Experiment with absorption, adhesion, and surface tension. Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register at Water Wonders These workshops are all virtual with a kit of materials either picked up or shipped out ahead of time so that the workshop is still hands-on. They are offered at no cost but registration is required

Dollar General Grant opportunities

SUMMER READING These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria: Target Pre-K – 12th grade students who are new readers Target below grade level readers Assist readers with learning disabilities Click here to download the 2023 Summer Reading grant recipients. The next cycle for Summer Reading grant applications will open in January 2024.

Scholarship and Dia Grant from National REFORMA

REFORMA will award up to 5 mini-grants of $500 to support a Día program that celebrates Latino/x/é culture. Our 2024 Scholarship Applications are now open! You could win up to $1,500 from either the REFORMA Scholarship or the Rose Treviño Memorial Scholarship. Don't miss this incredible opportunity, apply today!

REFORMA scholarship and link to the application for Rose Treviño Memorial Scholarship