Calendar

Senior Programs Advisory Board Meeting

Gallery Geeks

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up a kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Downtown Parking Policy Committee

Yoga

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

Swimnastics

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.

55+ Spin

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.

Aqua Fitness

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Zumba

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

Body Balance

Aqua HiiT

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), but also improves joint flexibility.

Zumba Toning

Puts extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles by using toning sticks or light weights.

Splash Cycle Spin

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), but also improves joint flexibility.

AM - Arraignments Hearings

PM - Arraignments Hearings

Summer II Studio Programs

Register in-person from April 11, 2023, to July 1, 2023, for July summer studio classes. Adult classes offered are acrylics and watercolors.

Nature and Science Discovery Pre-K: Planeteers: Alien Life

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5.

City Art Board

Lapidary and Silver Jewelry Open Lab

The Lapidary and Silver Jewelry Open Lab provides space and equipment for participants to create works of art from stones, gems, and silver. To participate, you must first pass our safety certification course, which consists of one 3-hour class per week for six weeks. Lapidary and Silver Jewelry have their own safety courses. For more information, please call us at (575) 528-3000.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that originated in China. It is similar to the game of Rummy, and players draw and discard tiles until they can form sets and runs. The goal of the game is to be the first player to remove all of their tiles from their hand. Mah Jongg is a fun and challenging game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Crochet Class

Seniors can join the free crochet class at the Munson Senior Center to learn a new hobby and make new friends. In this class, seniors will learn how to crochet and will be able to create projects that they can use or give as gifts. This class is a great way for seniors to stay active and engaged in the community.

Beginning Tai Chi

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.

GED Classes

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to attend free GED classes at the library. These classes aim for students to earn the equivalency of a high school diploma through basic skills preparation. The course will offer lifelong learning activities centered around a high school curriculum's four essential components: Reading and Writing, Social studies, Science, and Math. Teaching will be approached through individual, group, and whole class settings. The program's first phase will start on May 1st, 2023. The times and days classes will meet are: Monday- 10-11:30AM Tuesday-12-1:30PM Wednesday 10-12:30PM Thursday 12-1:30PM Friday Sturdy Hall 11-11:45AM

Friends of the Library Author Talk: Catalina Claussen

Catalina Claussen will discuss her works focused on the New Mexico landscapes and their delightful characters, aimed at adults, plus her novels aimed at young adults.

What Have You Been Reading? Book Discussion Group

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month.

Paper people span the Library!

Join us to create your own paper person, a portrait of yourself, family member, friend or favorite character. We will link all creations by the hands and see how far across the library we can string a people chain!

Sound Sessions - Learn how to play the guitar...or bass.

Teens that are interested in learning how to play guitar are invited to participate in this series of classes. We learn various chords and picking techniques by exploring popular songs.

Teen Game Night

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

Dungeons and Dragons - Teens

Teens, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

English as a Second Language Advanced

Join us for English as a second language (ESL) Advanced classes. The classes will provide learning activities to improve student’s communication skills— understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English. Class sessions will vary to accommodate students with little English ability and those with advanced proficiency.

Recipe Swap/Cookbook Kickoff

In celebration of the Summer Reading Theme " All Together Now," we will be making a community cookbook. Come swap recipes, and the stories behind them, and learn how you can contribute to this community project!

Utilities Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners for the City of Las Cruces Utilities, on behalf of the City of Las Cruces holds monthly meetings, open to the public, on the second Thursday of every month.