Kathleen Pickering, Belen Public Library Director, and art educator Paula Castillo are excited to announce the second year in a series of Belen Consolidated School student art exhibits hosted by the Belen Public Library. The exhibits for School Year 2022-2023 will be curated by Citlaly Cano, Sophia Jaramillo, Natalie Morales, Aleah Dibble, Ronald Whatley, Jayden Howard, Louis Mixco, and Adrian … Read More
Belen Comprehensive Plan Update 2022
The City of Belen invites you to share your priorities for Belen’s future at a second Community Workshop on Thursday, September 22nd from 6-7:30pm at the Belen Public Library. At this second public workshop, we invite community members to review comprehensive plan ideas and let us know your priorities for the next 20 years! If you have any questions or … Read More
Li’l Buckaroo Round Up
Valencia County Head Start and Early Head Start are bringing a super fun and FREE event to Valencia and Northern Socorro County residents. The Li’l Buckaroo Round Up is especially for little ones 0-5 years old (and their families)! Monday, October 10th, 2022 from 4-7pm at the Adelino Early Childhood Development Center, the fun will kick off! There will be … Read More
20th Annual Rio Abajo Days Street Festival!
Mark your calendars! The 20th Annual Rio Abajo Days Street Festival is fast approaching! This event will be Saturday, September 24th on Becker Street from 10am until 9pm. There will be Music, Art, Cars, Food Trucks, a Wine and Beer Tent, and more! This is also a great opportunity for sponsors, vendors, and car show participants so if you are … Read More
Annual Meeting of Friends of the Belen Public Library
We want to invite you to the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Belen public Library. The meeting will be Saturday, September 17th from 1pm-2pm at Books on Becker (513 Becker Ave.). You will be able to chat with your fellow book lovers and library supporters, enjoy light refreshments, look for treasure among thousands of ever-changing books, and enter … Read More
Volunteers Needed for After-School Children’s Programming
We’ve heard your requests and would love to be able to offer additional services for our youngest patrons! To provide Children’s Programming and After School access to the Children’s Room until 6pm we are looking for Volunteers! Volunteers must be 18 years old or over, pass a background check and drug screening with the City of Belen, and be available … Read More
Belen Harvey House Museum to Hold Coco Chanel Inspired Fashion Show!
Tickets will go on sale next week for an amazing fundraiser to benefit the Belen Harvey House Museum. On Sunday, September 18th from 1 – 4pm there will be a Coco Chanel inspired fashion show, Afternoon Tea, and Movie & Clothing Sale! The incomparable Ms. Van Ann Moore will be the Mistress of Ceremonies as Coco Chanel herself. You won’t … Read More
Children’s Room Closed – Aqua Kids Postponed
The Children’s Room will be closed today, Thursday June 23rd and the Aqua Kids program will be rescheduled to another date. We apologize for the inconvenience and will make an announcement as soon as we have a new time. Thank you!
New Edition of Strange Magazine Seeking Submissions
It’s time to start putting together our new edition of Strange Magazine. In honor of PRIDE month, this time around, the edition will highlight written works and art of the LGBTQIA+ community in Belen. Please turn in submissions to the front desk at the Belen Public Library or email them to Danny Garcia. Submissions will be accepted until June 14th.
You’re Invited, “Operation Never Forget”
You are cordially invited to honor our Veterans this Memorial Day. Monday, May 30, 2022 – Please arrive by 9:30am Activities will commence at 10am and will finish at noon. Belen’s Eagle Park Veterans’ Memorial.