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.

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????

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.

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!

*Been wanting to visit and this did not disappoint * It…read moregets super busy and they do reserved time slots... but also take do walk ins and we got lucky as we went earlier and got to enjoy it without feeling crowded. * Not a large museum and you can enjoy the museum in about 2 hours. *PRO Tip: Get the audio guided tour which is FREE included in your ticket purchase- it will give you a better appreciation and more information. You have the option of using your own phone app and ear buds or getting a device from the check in station. Whatever you decide- highly encourage doing the audio tour * Some very interesting pieces that I hadn't seen before- while OKeefe is known for her flowers... her techniques and subjects were more expansive than I knew. * The special exhibit Tewa Country beautifully weaves history, art, controversy while gleaning new perspectives and also celebrating O'Keeffe's art in its own. *Backpacks are not allowed in the museum but lockers for free available. * Parking is challenging downtown Santa Fe- but fortunately the Plaza area is very walkable. * Construction for a new and larger museum is underway and I look forward to visiting again

A very small, expensive museum that with a limited collection that disrespects its namesake. I…read morecannot recommend this museum. Many of O'Keefe's most well-known works were bought up by bigger museums (Met, Art Institute of Chicago, etc), and so this museum mainly has smaller pieces and studies. The curation is a bit thin, loosely chronological with some decent historical commentary, but not much placement within the broader artistic traditions within she worked. Several of her stronger pieces were stuck in weird crannies, like the side of a room showing a movie about her life, or in odd places where viewing them is blocked by installations in the center of the room. On the day we went, a show showcasing local artists' responses to her work dominated 1/3 of the exhibition space, with several of her works unceremoniously sprinkled among the local works. One of her most important late works, portraying a pelvic bone, was positioned along a passageway, while a work by a local artist riffing on the work was positioned front and center.

Very nice owner, great selection. Found six great books there. It's great when you can find the…read morebooks you've been looking for at a used price.

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.