These are just the saltiest librarians. They hate their jobs and they hate you. Great library! Such…read morea shame. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of the staff is miserable, bitter and unfriendly and they give the rest a terrible name. Love their programs, hate this branch's staff.

La Farge is an integral part of the neighborhood and a great library…read more It is close to the high school and the Higher Education Center, and it's a great asset to all who live in the neighborhood, including me.

My second child has graduated from SJC with an exceptional education. I was disappointed that the…read morecollege allowed him to share a dorm with his girlfriend, though. This does not seem appropriate.

This school is fantastic! My son is in his second year there. This school allows for a progressive…read morethinker, and also allows the intellectual individual a place to thrive and grow. A very forward thinking type of education that is sound in literature but also teaches life skills so that one can evolve unto their journey of self discovery with confidence, skill and a solid education. I highly recommend this amazing place of education, the arts, small numbers, and beautiful setting. It does not have that "party" vibe, but it is definitely unique in the most wonderful way.

Kind staff, great place to study or work. Clean, updated facilities. The private workspaces are…read morehelpful!

The Southside Library has the best (and biggest) bookstore for low cost book sales. I remember the…read moredays in the 70's and 80's spending BIG bucks on artist's and museum books. Found MANY travel and museum and books of artiwork at this bookstore, as well as religion, new age, science fiction, mystery, detective, etc. You can just about find anything you're looking for. All sales are plowed back to sponsor programs for kids and adult programs and activities at all Santa Fe Libraries.

As of January 2007, the beginning of School of American Research's 101st year, the name of this…read moreeducational non-profit organization was officially changed to the "SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH ON THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE." I only knew this research facility when I lived in Santa Fe as SAR. I did contract archeological cartography for them for a couple of years. The cartography wasn't difficult, but getting each drawing and map approved was. They had a reputation for never approving the first work submitted. Always wanting everything perfect. Deadlines weren't the primary motivation, perfection was. There were always changes. But producing maps and drawings for some of the Grand Canyon Series of publications made me feel a real part of this prestigious institution and worth the trouble of working for perfectionists. This 100 year-old institution was initially established to study and research the archaeology and ethnology of the American Southwest. In the late 1960s the focus became more of a global one. The programs and activities of SAR today include research and study to advance archeology, anthropology and similar related disciplines. The School's many programs include a scholars-in-residence program, seminars and public lectures, and extensive Native American Indian Arts research programs. SAR has an annual Lecture Series and also provides field trips to noted archeological sites to its members. Membership is inexpensive and the benefits are enormous. 100 years of research is at your fingertips through their extensive library collections (the librarian was the librarian in the Laboratory of Anthropology for many years) and many research programs and publications. (Plus they always welcome volunteers.) Check out www.sarweb.org for complete information on this research institution that has been moving the anthropological study of the American Southwest and other areas of the world forward for over 100 years.

From the owner: SAR supports innovative research and public education through seminars, lectures, and residential…read morefellowships focused on the comparative study of human societies; promotes Indigenous creativity through artist residencies; and stewards one of the world's finest research collections of Southwest Native American art. Founded in 1907, SAR is a residential center focused on the cultivation of innovative research in anthropology, broadly defined, as well as the work of Native American artists and writers. SAR offers residential fellowships to scholars and Native American artists through a competitive process. We host research seminars for scholars undertaking comparative, historically informed research that addresses critical issues of human social life. SAR's Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) stewards and makes available to scholars and artists one of the world's finest collections of Native American art from the Southwest. SAR Press publishes path-breaking books in anthropology, archaeology, Indigenous studies, and Native American art. The Catherine McElvain Library provides access to a significant collection of anthropological works and archival material related to Santa Fe history. Our membership program offers frequent lectures, field trips, and campus tours to the general public.

WOW! I can't believe how big and spacious this new library is compared to the other one they had…read morein town. The outside is just as nice as the inside and there is a new Youth Center right next door as well. The new library is located next to Pinon park and across the street from the Smith's grocery store. If you haven't checked out the new library in White Rock you should take a little stroll over and see all the new books, computers, and different areas they have up. The library also has a family friendly film series for the whole family to enjoy. Many adults, along with the kids, can enjoy the library. When you first walk in there are the bathrooms located on the left hand side and on the right is a theater room, I believe. There are also other rooms that you can reserve if you need to have a big study session with your classmates and they each have doors so you can have your privacy. The rows of books are labeled clearly and are easy to locate and there are computers and tablets located throughout so you can do a quick search for your book without having to go all the way to the front of the library. There is also a little storyteller area for kids the gather around to listed to the storytellers while they are on stage. Overall I'm excited that this new library has been built and I can't wait to go back and check out a book or two to read in my spare time. Now my biggest decision is what to read????

Best museum I've ever been to. Every guide I read sounded like it was "meh" but we were blown away…read more Girard miniatures collection was a series of "doll house" like oddities from cultures around the world. Truths Be Told: Artists Activate Traditions exhibit was AMAZING!! Sandroing from Vanuatu and Telefone wire art from South Africa were also stand outs. Only disappointment was nothing in the gift shop related to the Truths Be Told exhibit.

The museum has an impressive collection of folk art from around the world and throughout many…read moredecades. However, pieces in the main exhibit are without context or explanation. There's no attributions to artists, years, or even geographic origin provided for most of the collection. It's all fun to look at but I don't feel like we learned a lot. It feels rather chaotic and jam-packed. More signage and labeling would go a long way toward improving the museum. Temporary exhibits were much more satisfying, particularly the one we caught focusing on work by incarcerated individuals. I hope the caretakers of the extensive permanent collection make their way through the pieces and give each one the provenance and space it deserves.

Wow, this is a great local resource!…read more I have been in here 5 times in the month that we've lived here. I went in and got a card within minutes from a pleasant librarian, and they have self-checkout stations which expedites the process. They have a comprehensive children's section with a nice play area downstairs (and a HUGE reading area). There are also DVD's down there for kids. The fiction section is thorough, they have Paulo Coehlo, TC Boyle, and a few other authors I've been reading this summer. The new books section is current too, I just bought two books from Amazon the other day and saw them in the library that weekend (doh!). There's a small jungle gym out front, which makes a nice diversion for my daughter when we stop in here. There is also a lovely skate park where I see tons of local kids hanging out riding their bikes and boards which I think is GREAT, a healthy diversion for them. This is a highly educated community so I'm not surprised that they invest heavily in their library, I am just thrilled to benefit from it!

We are truly spoiled by Mesa - great selection, great librarians, great hours, great location... on…read moreand on and on! If I moved away I think this is in the top 5 of things I would miss!

I visited the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum while in Santa Fe. It was a short walk from my hotel. My…read moreentry was free because I provided my tribal enrollment card for entry. An exhibit regarding the Tewa Tales (Pueblo tribes ) point of view of the artist. It kind of left a negative impression of the artist after reading the statements from the tribal members. The artist is known for stating " it's my private mountain, it belongs to me ".... It continues with more details that I won't get into . As a tribal member of two Pueblo tribes from AZ and NM. I understood the natives view about the artist . Overall , I think it was a nice exhibit , well put together and had a small store attached to the museum for those interested in purchasing souvenirs. I'm glad I visited since it is a part of art history.

An absolute must visit. Not a big museum but worth it. The art is stunning. Moving. Other artists…read morewhose work was inspired by O'Keefe including native artists. Beautiful space. Lovely staff. Good gift store.

I am from Chicago and know a great used book store when I walk into one. Big Star Books and music…read morehas an excellent selection of quality books. It can be difficult to find books for an eccentric like me, as I am always in the search for works in philosophy, religion, history, etc. Their selection is generous in choices in these categories as well as others, and I have already found 2 books I need for graduate school (and under $15 a piece!). Don't miss it, even just for a relaxing perusal.

A cute little bookstore that you could easily pass but would regret passing up. This little shop…read morehas a wide selection of books and will even buy any books you don't want anymore. If you are selling it will take them a day or so to give you an offer.