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Join us for a Zoom discussion of the feature film His Girl Friday. In this undeniable gem of Hollywood's golden age, Walter, a hard-boiled newspaper editor, discovers that his ex-wife and former employee, Hildy, is set to marry a wet-blanket insurance salesman. Walter, certain that this is the wrong move for a strong-willed and ambitious woman such as Hildy, decides to sabotage her marital plans by enticing her with one last story--the execution of a convicted murderer. His Girl Friday is available via the Library's Kanopy account. Watch the movie and then join us for a Zoom discussion. Email bsauer@las-cruces.org if you are interested in participating in the discussion.

Presented by Park Ranger Rebekha Crockett. Description: Fort Sumner was established in 1864 as the military control center of an internment camp for the N’de (Mescalero Apache) and Diné (Navajo). Approximately 10,000 people were force-marched to what became known as the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation and held as prisoners of war for four long years. This lecture, given by a Fort Sumner Park Ranger, will discuss the events that lead to the internment of these two tribes, the hardships they experienced, and Bosque Redondo Memorial’s role in interpreting and sharing this dark chapter of New Mexico’s and America’s history with the public.

Description: Join two New Mexican authors as they discuss writing for children and their relationship to Japanese American internment. Laurel Goodluck is a children’s book author living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She comes from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Tsimshian tribes and is of Japanese descent. Her great-grandfather, Harry Sharai, was imprisoned in Santa Fe and Lordsburg Internment camps, separated from his family who were split up into different camps throughout the West.

Description: Join Professor Emeritus Gail Okawa as she recounts her own personal and familial history with Japanese American internment in World War II. Her own book Remembering Our Grandfathers’ Exile is told through the eyes of a granddaughter and researcher born during the war, it is also a research narrative that reveals parallels between pre-WWII conditions and current twenty-first century anti-immigrant attitudes and heightened racism.

The Virtual Death Café is an hourlong discussion where people talk about death and their relationships with death. The Death Café is a discussion group rather than a grief support, informational or counseling session. For more information, and a Zoom invite to the meeting, contact the Brita Sauer at (575) 528-4085 or bsauer@las-cruces.org

It's our Music and Movement program gone virtual! Join us the second Monday of every month to get little ones building new motor skills and having fun. Call 575-528-4225 or email library.children@las-cruces.org to be added to the program's invitation list.

Description:Join us at 2:00 PM for "Origami for all Ages"! If you are interested in an origami kit, please email library.reference@las-cruces.org or call 575-528-4005 to request a kit. Watch this space for an instructional video to accompany your kit!

Author Presentation and Book Discussion, March 11th – Jade Todd Scott will discuss his book, "LOST RIVER". For more information or to obtain the Zoom credentials, email sagelibrary@las-cruces.org.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. On March 4th we will be discussing "A Gentleman In Moscow". For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Branigan Library is pleased to offer the second lecture in a series on death and dying: Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What's Right for Me or My Loved One?. Hospice and Palliative care share many similarities and it can be hard to determine what is right for you or your loved one. Both hospice and palliative care focus on helping a patient, medically and otherwise, while they deal with a life-limiting illness. Join us as we discuss the differences and answer questions so you can be sure you have the information needed when it is needed. The lecture will take place on Friday, March. 12th at 1pm. Register for this event at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-CtqjkjHtE5S6yyfqrBrSL7vazB-eHQ

Join us for a Zoom discussion of the feature film Lady Bird. His Lady Bird is available via the Library's Kanopy account. Watch the movie and then join us for a Zoom discussion. Email bsauer@las-cruces.org if you are interested in participating in the discussion.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. On March 4th we will be discussing "A Gentleman In Moscow". For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.

Join us for discussions of the The Great Courses series Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking. This series can be found on the Library's Kanopy streaming service. Email dduffy@las-cruces.org to request the Zoom link to attend.

We will be discussing "The Liars’ Club" by Mary Karr. Contact mmumper@las-cruces.org for information and the Zoom invitation.

March 25th - Lynda A. Sánchez will discuss her book, "Indeh, An Apache Odessey". Email sagelibrary@las-cruces.org for a Zoom invite or for more information.

Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. On March 4th we will be discussing "A Gentleman In Moscow". For more information or to obtain the link to the online meeting, contact the Reference Librarian at calee@las-cruces.org.