On Friday evening, Kathleen Pickering, Belen Public Library Director, and artist and arts educator Paula Castillo hosted the BCS District-wide student art exhibit “WHERE HOME IS,” at theBelen Public Library. This exhibit is curated by the Young Curators Club (YCC) from Infinity High School. “Where Home Is” features student artwork from Belen High School art students instructed by EganUlbricht, Belen … Read More
Summer Reading Program Kickoff!
Are you ready for the summer!?!? We are! We’ve made a change to our Summer Reading Program Kickoff, we’ve moved it up! On Wednesday, May 24th from 3-6pm the place to be is the Library! Games, prizes, treats, fun, and adventure await you as we kickoff the summer! This year our Summer Reading Program will run from June 1st – … Read More
Hummingbird Festival and Becker Ave. Art Walk!
The Hummingbird Festival is coming to Belen on Saturday, April 29th! There will be so many amazing things to see and do! You won’t want to miss it! Take a look at all of the galleries, museums, and shops you can explore while you’re out and about enjoying the Festival!
Earth Day Fiesta at Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area
On Friday and Saturday, April 21st and 22nd, Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area is throwing and Earth Day Fiesta! With both days packed full of fun and educational events, for the whole family, you won’t want to miss out! Friday kicks off at 11am with a Birding Walk followed by a Native Plants presentation at 12:30pm. At 1:30pm you will have … Read More
Community Career Fair
Are you looking for a job? Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is hosting a Community Career Fair at the Goodwill in Los Lunas on Tuesday, April 25th from 2-4 pm. There will be employers from many different fields including: *Goodwill *ESS *Manpower *Ambercare *Smiths *Burritos Alinstante *Los Lunas Schools *Workforce Connections *Isleta Pueblo *Yellowstone Landscaping *Middle Rio Grande Conservancy *Isleta … Read More
Belen Consolidated Schools’ District Wide Student Art Show: Where Home Is
Kathleen Pickering, Belen Public Library Director, and artist and arts educator Paula Castillo areexcited to announce “WHERE HOME IS,” a BCS District-wide student art exhibit hosted by theBelen Public Library and curated by the Young Curators Club (YCC) from Infinity High School. This exhibit will feature student artwork from Belen High School art students instructed by EganUlbricht, Belen Middle School … Read More
We’re Hiring a Children’s Library Tech!
We are hiring! Our Children’s Librarian, Ms. Summer, has accepted another position with the city and will be moving on. While we will miss her, we need to find someone awesome to join our team! Please check out the job listing below and get the full job description and apply online at http://www.belen-nm.gov/…/hum…/employment-opportunities/ and please share with anyone who may … Read More
Your Early Childhood Department Needs Your Voice!
When it comes to caring for children, families are the experts, and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department is here to support them every step of the way. As a new department — formed in 2020 as one of the first in the nation — we’re growing with you. If you take care of young ones ages … Read More
Vietnam Veterans Day Observance Event
March 29, 2023 is Vietnam Veterans Day. VFW Post 2387, in conjunction with the Belen Veterans Memorial at Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Lane, will be honoring all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War from 1955-1975, when the war officially ended. There will be a flag and wreath laying ceremony to honor the fallen at the Veterans Memorial and an … Read More
Central Elementary Art Show – Bird’s Eye View
Kathleen Pickering, Belen Public Library Director, and artist Paula Castillo are excited to announce “BIRD’S EYE VIEW,” a Central Elementary student art exhibit hosted by the Belen Public Library and curated by the Young Curators Club (YCC) from Infinity High School. This exhibit will feature student artwork from Central Elementary’s Art classes guided by Art Educator Andrea Torrez. “BIRD’S EYE VIEW” is … Read More