Not only is this library in a beautiful historic building, but they also have a very decent…read morecollection of books available, considering the size of the building. I'm very pleased that they are also on Overdrive so I can download ebooks to read on my tablet. Looking forward to coming back!

I was a volunteer at Carnegie during my high school days, late '50's. Library was well stocked and…read moreup-to-date. The facilities were clean and the furniture not too uncomfortable. Has the friendly personnel been changed for some old grouches? Stacks included a wide range of western history by some well-known authors. It was a well known library with ties to state libraries so a member had immediate access to to other libraries by mail or phone requests Well kept grounds made picnics enjoyable too.

In almost very city a trip to the local library is a must!…read more With its charming exterior, Santa Fe Public Library is a welcome sight when walking around historic Santa Fe. The interior is clean and well lit, and new book titles easy to find. We came in from the cold to warm up and to look at all the community flyers. Bathrooms are located on the ground and second floors, which also has some historic information. I wish we could've spent longer in here but metered parking only covered us for two hours!

Friendly staff made us feel comfortable browsing the shelves and rooms in their library. Looked at…read moretheir selections in their Friends of the Library bookstore. Picked up a card at the circulation desk with information to download another library app: The Palace Project. Our library is not part of it, but there are still books to borrow. Maybe YOUR library is on it, and you'll have full access to all their books! We do have Libby & Hoopla, and they had cards with information on how to download and use both of those library apps.

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.

Got my Master's in the Liberal Arts (Western Classics) at St. John's and it changed my life…read more THRILLED that they also offer a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and that they just launched their Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics!! Seriously considering returning for one of these to get back to these important and restorative conversations.

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.

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.

A great library full of videos, newspapers, magazines, computers printers oh, and books!…read moreNumerous workshops in the library and also in the resource (multi purpose?) room which is open during and after library hours. Art, science and travel presentations on a regular basis. Get on Nextdoor.com to hear about them and I think VGPL also has a mailing list. Also, if you don't like what is offer then offer something up to the community you think they would like.

A so-so small public library funded largely through Santa Fe County grants and fund raisers by the…read morenon-profit board that oversees its operations. Limited collection, plenty of public computer terminals, extremely limited information services. Its a well meaning library, run by paraprofessionals and well meaning volunteers. Environment is often loud, most often not from the little kids, but from the volunteers. Overall, typical organization found in provincial towns and small cities. Seemingly hampered by the egos involved in their governing board. Odd in the age of information technology where so much can easily be accomplished with a little bit of knowledge and gumption.

Folk art (now more often called outsider art) is one of my favorite genres. I love the edginess,…read morethe roughness. The lack of refinement. At first I was not excited because the first couple of exhibits were southwestern themed (it's a me thing, not a them thing, it's just not my style or particular area of interest). A lot of pottery and Mexican/southwestern blankets. They also had a couple of other rotating exhibits. But then I entered their main exhibit. It's a GIANT room with winding pathways full of folk figurines and scenes. Western scenes, English scenes, Indian, indigenous, Mexican, African. All types. Many presentations of whole worlds throughout this room. My primary complaint is what others have voiced: most of it is exhibited without any context. There is a bare bones basic museum guide you can get at the exhibit entrance, but it still doesn't really tell you much about each scene. I can't remember what I paid, but it was less than 20 dollars. It's also on museum hill, so you can catch a couple other museums while in the area. This spot is away from the main drag for sure. I had to take a Lyft. The staff was helpful and super kind. I had forgotten my credit card at a restaurant and had to leave and go get it. They didn't make me pay a second time for coming back in, and I really appreciated that. Probably my favorite and most impactful museum in Santa Fe. Probably spent a couple of hours here. Very worthwhile, even without the in depth explanations. Enough eye candy to make up for it.

I really enjoyed this museum! They had an impressive collection of folk art from around the world…read moreand throughout many decades. I have never been to a purely folk art museum before, so this was cool to see and definitely opened my eyes to more of what folk art is and exposed me to some new concepts. My one wish is that there would be more explanations about the art piece, such as who made it, meaning, where it was found, year, etc. Some pieces had this but it wasn't consistent throughout (and I am sure that info is hard to know so I get why). Located in Museum Hill near the botanical garden, this is a great place to visit and definitely felt like a unique draw to the area.