Read · Reflect
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Santa Fe Public Library invites you to connect with your community to explore themes of self-empowerment, love, regret, and transformation through the lens of Greek mythology as part of 2024 Santa Fe Reads. This countywide 5-week reading festival brings together more than 30 local organizations to co-create enriching activities to promote connection and conversation around this year’s themes.
This year’s featured selection is Circe by Madeline Miller with additional alternate selections for younger readers. Our adventure begins on Saturday, April 20 at the Santa Fe Teen Center and the Southside Library. Join us for an afternoon of family fun activities, giveaway books, and a community concert featuring Wendy Rule. Experience your glorious self in front of expansive wings by artist Carrie Mae Rose and listen to her artist talk. Our journey’s end is a culminating event with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival on Thursday, May 16, featuring a conversation with Madeline Miller and a live opening performance by Teatro Paraguas. This event will be held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. 2024 Santa Fe Reads is presented by the City of Santa Fe Public Library with support from the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant, local sponsors, and community partners.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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Activities |
2024 Santa Fe Reads activity schedule includes:
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Books & Authors |
The 2024 Santa Fe Reads selected titles explore the theme of Indigenous cultural reclamation. With the featured novel, three Young Adult titles, and two picture books, readers of all ages can join the conversation:
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Educational Resources |
For educators—Find reading guides, activity kits, videos and much more are available for the young adult and picture books featured in 2024 Santa Fe Reads.
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Supporters |
We are deeply touched by our local sponsors and partner organizations who have stepped up to enrich our community with engaging programming and support.
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Highlight Events |
BEGIN THE JOURNEY – Kick-off Concert and Celebration
Saturday, April 20 12 PM to 4 PM Neighboring Locations Southside Teen Center 6600 Valentine Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507 & Southside Library 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Join us to kick off the 2024 Santa Fe Reads and begin the journey of engaging with Circe by Madeline Miller. JOURNEY'S END - An Evening with Madeline Miller
Thursday, May 16 5 PM to 8 PM Santa Fe Convention Center Sweeney Ballroom 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 |
Upcoming Activities |
Papier Mâché Mythological Animals with the Museum of International Folk Art
Friday, May 3, 3 PM Southside Library Planetarium at the Library!
May 3 and May 4 Southside Library Santa Fe Children's Museum will bring their Planetarium to Southside Library for special programs and storytimes. |