Esther Bone has been a part of my life since I was young. The librarians were always friendly, they…read morehave great programing for kids, and are very child friendly. They offer computers and printing to use, plenty of classes, and you can reserve books from the different locations. This is my favorite small library that we can easily walk to.

It's a nice small library. Librarians are nice but one of them talks about others. I was able to…read moreget my resources and not have to get it from another library. There are plenty of computers to accommodate. Seating isn't so private, they are facing each other where everyone walks. So while reading people are walking in front of you. I accidentally left my coin purse at a table. I went back to get it unfortunately someone stole it. :( I know it was just coins but the coin purse meant a lot to me. I checked at front desk and no one brought it in. So I left in a sad vibe. Left my number there if anyone brought it in, but no calls yet.

I love this little library in my neighborhood. Very convenient, quiet, and calm!! The librarians…read moreand volunteers here are super sweet and helpful. Sign up for a library card if you enjoy audiobooks, or e-reading as well-- our library participates in "Libby" giving free renting access to SO MANY Ebooks and audio books!! So much better than Spotify or Audible for audiobooks, because it's free and essentially unlimited-- almost every audiobook I have wanted to read has been available!!

I went to sign up for my library card today, and the librarian who helped me could not have been…read moremore friendly. She answered my questions and explained the library had expanded far beyond media; now you can check out park passes, museum passes, and event passes. The library has a YA section, children's section, computers with internet to use, DVDs, CDs, etc. It was a clean and inviting space. Can't wait to start using my card!

It is clean and spacious, with about a dozen computers. I'm guessing that it is nice for kids…read more Not many of the books I've been looking for were available. The branch on San Mateo May be better for adults.

So I recently found out about an app called Libby that lets you rent books via the app and delivers…read morethem to your kindle to read. You can also rent audiobooks. In order to use the app you need to have a library card. Since I'm an avid kindle reader/Audible user I was super excited about this and wanted to start using it right away! I headed to the library and signed up for a card which was extremely fast and easy. Not only were the staff members that helped me very friendly and welcoming, but they were super knowledgeable about Libby and other similar apps. They gave me info on how to sign up and start using the app and gave me a digital media guide with detailed instructions on using the app. It was so helpful! I was only inside the library for less than 20 minutes but it seemed clean and spacious. Definitely looked like a nice spot to study or just relax and read.

I come from Seattle, the land of reading and libraries, but we don't have a friends of the library…read morebookstore anything quite like this. This is an excellent used book store with a huge selection.

Need something to read but don't want to spend a lot of money? How about a new movie or puzzle?…read moreThis is your stop! It's a non profit store selling used books, magazines, puzzles and more. Profits are directed to local libraries and literacy projects in Sandoval County. There's a great selection of all types of books - fiction, non-fiction, history, hobbies and more. Prices are reasonable - most things are $5 or less. I picked up 3 books for $9. New these books would have cost me over $50. The store relies on donations so the turnover is constant. Plus, everyone working there is a volunteer. I'll be clearing out my book shelf and take some with me to donate the next time I'm in the area. Lets see - inexpensive books purchases and helping to fund literacy? Sounds like a win-win to me.

The Albuquerque Museum is an absolute gem and, in my opinion, a must see when visiting! My husband…read moreand I visit frequently from Denver, CO as a weekend getaway and I can't recall a single trip where this stop hasn't been on our list. The Museum is well situated in Old Town and an easy bop over from the shops. In fact, if you visit on a Sunday morning, the museum is free of charge and shares a parking lot with Old Town. You can have your parking validated by the museum and spend some time at both. The permanent exhibits at the museum are expertly organized and there's almost certainly something for everyone. You could easily spend the day learning about local New Mexico artists in many different formats, or enjoy the rotating exhibits. Even if a rotating exhibit doesn't sound particularly interesting, I highly encourage you to check it out. The curator at this museum does an absolutely fantastic job of keeping things engaging. There's a particularly profound permanent piece that I highly encourage one to find, which is a video accompanied by a teeter-totter. And don't miss the sculpture garden outside! The gift shop is worth a stop, too. Many of the museum gift shops that I've stopped in over the years are filled with, well, junk--items largely irrelevant to the visit. The Albuquerque Museum, though, showcases local artisans, local food, and so much more. I almost always leave with something from their Los Poblanos case and a new coffee table book about the southwest. Can't recommend this gem enough!

We loved visiting this museum! It's the perfect place to discover more about our beautiful state…read moreand city. Absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

I recently attended an event here. Everyday I wake up and discover there are wonderful places and…read moreexperiences in my little neck of the woods that I had no idea existed. The Old San Isidro Church in Corrales, NM is one of those unique 'hidden' places. It really isn't hidden if you open your eyes and pay attention. The Old San Ysidro Church is a beautiful window into the history of rural New Mexico. Come visit. Attend one of the free (yes, FREE!) Speaker Series during 2025 at the Old Church managed by the Corrales Historical Society. Soak in the history just by being in this wonderful old church building.

Located right across the street from Casa San Ysidro, the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales is an…read more1868 building recognized on both the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. It is open for "tours" - docents are available to point out features and answer questions (even when there are no current displays). And it is rentable for private events (suitable for a church setting). It is an absolutely beautiful setting for a wedding and can seat 150. Throughout the year there are art shows and monthly speakers - all free to attend. There is also a small "gift shop": the docents run a table with books, cards, and items baring San Ysidro and the scene of his miracle - an angel ploughing his farm land for him.