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Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Puts extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles by using toning sticks or light weights.

Explore the ways that diverse cultures understand and interact with the stars! Stars are guides for those out to sea or in the wilderness and mark the circular passage of time. Youth will receive a kit with the materials to do hands-on activities and will participate in Zoom workshops.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Preschool-age children and their parent or caregiver are invited to investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. This program will take place outdoors in a shaded area. Registration is required for each month's activities. Email Stephanie at education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 to register. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Dona Ana County 4H presents agriculture and animals. Wow that's Amazing!

Open discussion. Contact sagelibrary@las-cruces.org for the Zoom invitation.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Episode 17 Eggplant: Italian, Chinese, and Japanese Episode 18 Amazing Avocado Episode 19 Corn: From Salads to Dessert Episode 20 Chili Peppers

Teens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! contact library.childrens@las-cruces.org for more information

Explore the ways that diverse cultures understand and interact with the stars! Stars are guides for those out to sea or in the wilderness and mark the circular passage of time. Youth will receive a kit with the materials to do hands-on activities and will participate in Zoom workshops.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A combination of Zumba® and Zumba Toning with a mixture of Latin music. Interval training with jumping jacks, bicep and arm curls, ab toning and squats.

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Whatever your reason for learning Arabic, this is the class for you! From beginner to expert, join speakers of all levels for a language exchange and practice inspired by a new Arabic-speaking country in each class. These are not formal language classes but provide opportunities for conversations between different levels of speakers for participants to practice language skills.

Advanced Hatha poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available, and all levels are welcome.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Puts extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles by using toning sticks or light weights.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Preschool-age children and their parent or caregiver are invited to investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. This program will take place outdoors in a shaded area. Registration is required for each month's activities. Email Stephanie at education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 to register. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Stargazer by Anne Hillerman. – Author presentation Contact sagelibrary@las-cruces.org for the Zoom invitation. Anne Hillerman returns with her sixth book in her series, Stargazer. It is a gripping book, where murder, deception, and the stars collide in a thrilling mystery set amid the beautiful landscape of the American Southwest. Stargazer features Bernie Manuelito, Jim Chee, and the beloved Joe Leaphorn. Dual investigations catch Bernie between present and past and Jim Chee at across roads of his own.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Ages 9-14 learn a new skill and share your creativity with us! We meet virtually on July 8 @ 4:00pm for the TELL portion of the program. We will meet again for the SHOW portion of the program on July 22 @ 4:00pm where everyone can show what they created. You will need to register for the program to get the provided supplies and Zoom login information - space is limited. Call to register and create with us!

Join us for a film discussion of "Faces Places" found on the Library's Kanopy account. FACESPLACES documents Agnes Varda and JR as they journey through rural France and the unlikely, tender friendship they formed along the way. Winner of the Golden Eye at Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards .Email bsauer@las-cruces.org for the Zoom invitation or for more information.

Teens Only! Join other teens on June 17th at 6 Pm for our first weekly D&D Club meeting. Beginners welcome! contact library.childrens@las-cruces.org for more information

High intensity interval training utilizing differing music driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Engages upper body, core strength and lower limbs to fight against inertia, using a variety of equipment.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Low-impact, high-intensity interval training class that combines full-body strength training and high intensity bursts of cardio. For all fitness levels.

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

A combination of Zumba® and Zumba Toning with a mixture of Latin music. Interval training with jumping jacks, bicep and arm curls, ab toning and squats.

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

Let's get moving. This music-based program is for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Come and enjoy the music with singing, dancing and movement.

High intensity interval training utilizing differing music driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

This month’s book selection is The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist by Anthony M. Amore. This month’s meeting is a hybrid that will take place in-person at the Museum of Art and online through Zoom. The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Join us even if you haven’t read the book! For more information or for details on book selections, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217.

Did you know that dinosaurs left tracks? Did you know there are dinosaur tracks in New Mexico? New Mexico State Parks Regional Interpretive Ranger Patricia Walsh will virtually talk about the dinosaurs that lived in New Mexico, along the giant inland sea that covered much of the middle of North America. For more information about this program and/or the Zoom invitation, email dduffy@las-cruces.org or call the Reference Department at (575) 528-4005

Grades 1-2 Explore the desert through the eyes of the animals that live here and the stories that help us understand them! Animals have always been a way for us to understand our humanity and relationship to the land we walk on. Youth will receive a kit with the materials to do hands-on activities and will participate in zoom workshops.

The City of Las Cruces is hosting an awareness meeting for a reconstruction project affecting Midway Avenue between Gasline Road to Mesa Drive. Located in City Council District 5 north of Bataan Memorial Highway, the reconstruction project will widen the section of Midway Avenue between Gasline Road and Mesa Drive, adding curb and gutter; upgrading utilities, street lights, and water and gas lines; and extending some existing sewer services. The anticipated starting date for the project is late August or early September, and is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program. This meeting will be held by Zoom for the convenience of attendees and due to a temporary shortage of adequate meeting room space conveniently located for impacted residents.

Advanced Hatha poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available, and all levels are welcome.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Puts extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles by using toning sticks or light weights.

Low-impact, high-intensity interval training class that combines full-body strength training and high intensity bursts of cardio. For all fitness levels.

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Preschool-age children and their parent or caregiver are invited to investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. This program will take place outdoors in a shaded area. Registration is required for each month's activities. Email Stephanie at education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 to register. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Join Andrew Knoll for a Zoom presentation about his book "A brief history of Earth: four billion years in 8 chapters." Traveling back hundreds of millions of years, Knoll details the epic changes that happened to the world throughout that span of time until life came to Earth. Starting small, he details things such as atoms, protons, neutrons but then combines all of these into bigger systems such as ourselves, humans! It is a scientific easy read. Contact sagelibrary@las-cruces.org for the Zoom invitation.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Episode 21 Peas and Pods Episode 22 Leftovers or Planned-Overs? Episode 23 Exotic Vegetables Episode 24 Herbs and Blossoms for an Elegant Dinner

Is a modified Zumba that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Low-impact, high-intensity interval training class that combines full-body strength training and high intensity bursts of cardio. For all fitness levels.

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

A combination of Zumba® and Zumba Toning with a mixture of Latin music. Interval training with jumping jacks, bicep and arm curls, ab toning and squats.

Join the Museum of Art for an in-person summer camp experience about miniature dioramas. “Marvelous Miniatures” is a new summer camp for 6th-8th grade students to create a miniature landscape scene using common household items as components and tools. This type of art is used in tabletop roleplaying games and is also in decorative arrangements and ornaments. The camp is free and will take place at the Museum of Art Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 from 8am-12pm each day. No previous art experience required. Supplies will be provided, and spaces are very limited. For more information or to register, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217 by Saturday, July 10.

Science is for everyone. Join the Museum of Nature and Science and Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society at the monthly Science Café for face-to-face, open discussion with local scientists about current topics in a social atmosphere.

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

Storytimes for children ages 3+

A high energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

High intensity interval training utilizing differing music driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Join the Museum of Art for an in-person summer camp experience about miniature dioramas. “Marvelous Miniatures” is a new summer camp for 6th-8th grade students to create a miniature landscape scene using common household items as components and tools. This type of art is used in tabletop roleplaying games and is also in decorative arrangements and ornaments. The camp is free and will take place at the Museum of Art Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 from 8am-12pm each day. No previous art experience required. Supplies will be provided, and spaces are very limited. For more information or to register, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217 by Saturday, July 10.

We will be discussing any book in the Maxie and Stretch series by Sue Henry. Many of the books in the series can be found in the library's print collection. For more information and the Zoom link please email dduffy@lascruces.org

Las Crucens have several opportunities to weigh in on how the City of Las Cruces will manage land use and zoning as it relates to cannabis growers and retailers now that the New Mexico Legislature has legalized cannabis for recreational use. Join us for the first Interactive Town Hall Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 at Council Chambers, City Hall 700 N. Main St.

Advanced Hatha poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available, and all levels are welcome.

Is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 50+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and co-ordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Puts extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles by using toning sticks or light weights.

Low-impact, high-intensity interval training class that combines full-body strength training and high intensity bursts of cardio. For all fitness levels.

Cardio based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Join the Museum of Art for an in-person summer camp experience about miniature dioramas. “Marvelous Miniatures” is a new summer camp for 6th-8th grade students to create a miniature landscape scene using common household items as components and tools. This type of art is used in tabletop roleplaying games and is also in decorative arrangements and ornaments. The camp is free and will take place at the Museum of Art Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 from 8am-12pm each day. No previous art experience required. Supplies will be provided, and spaces are very limited. For more information or to register, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217 by Saturday, July 10.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Preschool-age children and their parent or caregiver are invited to investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. This program will take place outdoors in a shaded area. Registration is required for each month's activities. Email Stephanie at education@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 to register. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Lynn C. Miller, a New Mexico author will Zoom about her book "The Unmasking" –published in 2020, interweaves mystery, women’s history, and academic satire. Several female professors journey from “Austin University” to Silver City, NM to perform at a festival. They depict famous women from history: Gertrude Stein, Edith Wharton, Virginia Woolf, Mabel Dodge Luhan, and Victoria Woodhull. Hanging over them is the suspicious death of their college dean, an event they conclude was a murder. Contact the Reference Desk at library.reference@las-cruces.org or 575-528-4005 for more information.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Ages 9-12 learn a new skill and share your creativity with us! Part two of the Reverse Show and Tell program. You must have attended the Tell portion of the program to show what you created.

Open swim for all the family. Limited Capacity

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Open swim for all the family. Limited capacity.

Join the Museum of Art for an in-person summer camp experience about miniature dioramas. “Marvelous Miniatures” is a new summer camp for 6th-8th grade students to create a miniature landscape scene using common household items as components and tools. This type of art is used in tabletop roleplaying games and is also in decorative arrangements and ornaments. The camp is free and will take place at the Museum of Art Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 from 8am-12pm each day. No previous art experience required. Supplies will be provided, and spaces are very limited. For more information or to register, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217 by Saturday, July 10.