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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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting several virtual and in-person programs throughout the month of October to celebrate "National Arts and Humanities Month" - a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America.

Join us for a virtual discussion with some of the artists featured in the From the Ground Up XXX: Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition. Attendees will learn about the artists’ work and have an opportunity to ask questions. The exhibition is on display at the Museum of Art until Saturday, October 9.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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.

This week join us for a story time where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

Unearth the evolution of life on our planet in this four-part mini-master class led by paleontologist Richard Hummell. Explore the 3.5-billion-year odyssey of life, from the origin of life through the development of humans, as revealed by the fossil record. Recommended for ages 18+. Registration is required by September 25th. This class is Wednesdays October 6 - November 3, 2021

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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. For October classes, registration closes September 18 For November classes, registration closes October 23. There will not be a class on November 25. For December classes, registration closes November 20. There will not be a class on December 23.

Partnering with the Branigan Library, the Las Cruces Railroad Museum will host Transportation Story Time. Each month will have a new theme that includes a story along with practice learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Recommended for ages 3-7

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

We watch four episodes of the listed show/shows and talk about what we learned, what we like, what we don't like, what we'd change or not change, and how what we're learning matches with our own cooking experiences. For this series of discussions we are watching four episodes of "The Everyday Gourmet: The Joy of Mediterranean Cooking" available on the library's Kanopy video streaming service. Links to the series will be in your registration email. You will need your library card number to log into Kanopy. The Kanopy description of this series is Discover how you can incorporate one of the world's most heart-healthy and delicious styles of cooking into your everyday meals with this recipe-filled course presented by a chef-instructor at The Culinary Institute of America.

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Join us for our Learn to Write Fiction Learning Circle. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Learn To Write Fiction: The beginner Course is an eight-week course that covers the topics listed below. Each week covers a different topic, with reading and writing assignments for at-home and in-class. The course is built around various authors' blog posts and articles that detail specific writing topics. Which will be available online and in print Week 1: Course Overview Week 2: Genres Week 3: Characters Week 4: Setting/World-Building Week 5: Plot & Structure Week 6: Description Week 7: Dialogue & Action Week 8: Revision & Self-Editing

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

Tray Craft Workshop to be held in the library's Roadrunner Room. Participants are to wear a mask covering both nose and mouth. Participants who attend and participate will be provided the supplies for this workshop. Any questions, please contact library.reference@las-cruces.org.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

This lecture examines international influences and contributions to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. From immigrant workers, the clothes they wore and the foods they ate, to supplies and tools, this lecture argues that transnationalism through an emerging global market made the railroad possible.

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.

This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

Explore the connections between art and literature by reading and discussing new art-related books each month. Everyone is welcome--join the club even if you haven't read the book!

Want to learn about the culture, food, and music from Arabic speaking countries? Interested in learning and practicing Arabic language? What's the Word: Arabic is the program for you! Each session is inspired by a different Arabic-speaking country and you will learn about a new nation as well as practice some Arabic vocabulary. October is inspired by Somalia! This will be an in-person event at the Branigan Cultural Center classroom. You can register to attend by emailing education@las-cruces.org.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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. For October classes, registration closes September 18 For November classes, registration closes October 23. There will not be a class on November 25. For December classes, registration closes November 20. There will not be a class on December 23.

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

Ages 9-12 come and learn a new craft and share your creativity with us! Supplies and space are limited.

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Join us for our Learn to Write Fiction Learning Circle. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Learn To Write Fiction: The beginner Course is an eight-week course that covers the topics listed below. Each week covers a different topic, with reading and writing assignments for at-home and in-class. The course is built around various authors' blog posts and articles that detail specific writing topics. Which will be available online and in print Week 1: Course Overview Week 2: Genres Week 3: Characters Week 4: Setting/World-Building Week 5: Plot & Structure Week 6: Description Week 7: Dialogue & Action Week 8: Revision & Self-Editing

A teen-led Dungeons & Dragon group that meets weekly to play the fantasy, role-playing, table top game. Registration for this event has now closed.

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

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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.

This week join us for a story time where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

Tom Birkner will discuss the life and work of Latvian-American artist Vija Celmins. Vija Celmins is a visual artist from Riga, Latvia and is best known for her photo-realistic paintings and drawings of natural environments and phenomena such as the ocean, spider webs, star fields, and rocks. Since the 1960s Celmins has been included in hundreds of group exhibitions and the focus of over forty solo exhibitions all over the world. She currently resides in New York City and is represented by the Matthew Marks Gallery. Tom Birkner has exhibited his paintings on an international level for over 30 years. His work has been shown in numerous cities such as Newark, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Milan and Venice. In 2003, he was one of the artists chosen to represent the U.S. in the First Beijing International Biennale. His work has been reviewed in the journals Art In America, ART News, Tema Celeste, Flash Art, The New York Times, and The New York Observer among others.

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. For October classes, registration closes September 18 For November classes, registration closes October 23. There will not be a class on November 25. For December classes, registration closes November 20. There will not be a class on December 23.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

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

We watch four episodes of the listed show/shows and talk about what we learned, what we like, what we don't like, what we'd change or not change, and how what we're learning matches with our own cooking experiences. For this series of discussions we are watching four episodes of "The Everyday Gourmet: The Joy of Mediterranean Cooking" available on the library's Kanopy video streaming service. Links to the series will be in your registration email. You will need your library card number to log into Kanopy. The Kanopy description of this series is Discover how you can incorporate one of the world's most heart-healthy and delicious styles of cooking into your everyday meals with this recipe-filled course presented by a chef-instructor at The Culinary Institute of America.

Teens come together to participate in different games, activities, and crafts every Thursday at 5:00PM.

Join us for our Learn to Write Fiction Learning Circle. Learning Circles are based on peer learning; we are all experts in something, and sharing is how we learn best. Learn To Write Fiction: The beginner Course is an eight-week course that covers the topics listed below. Each week covers a different topic, with reading and writing assignments for at-home and in-class. The course is built around various authors' blog posts and articles that detail specific writing topics. Which will be available online and in print Week 1: Course Overview Week 2: Genres Week 3: Characters Week 4: Setting/World-Building Week 5: Plot & Structure Week 6: Description Week 7: Dialogue & Action Week 8: Revision & Self-Editing

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.

Intermediate to advanced intensity, aerobic exercises.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

Join us for a virtual discussion with John Farley, Senior Curator and Exhibition Designer at the Huntington Museum of Art in West Virginia. Mr. Farley will provide insights about the Near Eastern Collection, a portion of which is featured in the traveling exhibition Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art. The exhibition will be on display at the Las Cruces Museum of Art from October 29, 2021 to January 22, 2022.

The Southern New Mexico Islamic Center is hosting a K-12 After-School program, where attendees will learn about the Arabic world, learn some basic Arabic vocabulary, take fun virtual trips to Arabic countries, and more!

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition with a fun family-friendly activity.

Learn about the diverse world of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and get up close to some of the museum's residents.

Book discussion on An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo. Book discussion will be located at the Branigan Cultural Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting is administered by the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and all questions should be directed to their office.

3-Day workshop Tuesday, October 26 / Wednesday, October 27 / Friday, October 29 11am-1pm Discover how to transform bits and pieces of broken dishware and pottery into beautiful mosaics with local artist Susan Polka. This program is for adults ages 18 & up and registration is required to attend. Spaces are very limited. No previous art experience is required, and supplies will be provided. Please register in-person at the Museum of Nature & Science atrium desk.

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.

This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.