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.

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.

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.

Join the Artesia Police Department on Friday for a Nerf Gun War at the Artesia Public Library. Participants will go around the main part of the library in teams of 3 to protect or recover a hidden item. Guns and darts will be provided. Free and open to grades 6-12.

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.

Bring a sack lunch and join us for a discussion of "I Shall By Near to You" by Erin Lindsay McCabe. Pick up your copy of the book today at the Artesia Public Library. An extraordinary novel about a strong-willed woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight beside her husband in the Civil War. Rosetta doesn't want her new husband, Jeremiah, to enlist, but he joins up, hoping to make enough money that they'll be able to afford their own farm someday. When Jeremiah leaves, Rosetta decides her true place is by his side, no matter what that means, and follows him into war. Rich with historical details and inspired by the many women who fought in the Civil War while disguised as men, I Shall Be Near To You is a courageous adventure, a woman's search for meaning and individuality, and a poignant story of enduring love.

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.

Artesia Public Library is hosting a food decorating competition. Teams of 2 to 4 will see if they have what it takes to make a literary themed treat in just 30 minutes. The library will provide the inspiration and supplies. This competition does not involve baking, just decorating. This is an all age’s event, but each team must have at least one adult. Don’t want to participate: come watch and vote for audience’s choice!

The Friends of the Library is having a book sale Friday, January 25 from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, January 26 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Artesia Public Library Meeting Room.

The Friends of the Library is having a book sale Friday, January 25 from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, January 26 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Artesia Public Library Meeting Room.

Learn the basics of macrame knotting. We'll do simple projects so that you can practice for making more complicated projects at home. This program is self-paced and materials are provided at no cost to participants. Free and open to the public.

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.

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.

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.