Community Calendar

Dine & Donate is a fundraising dining experience in partnership with The Grief Center at M'tucci's Moderno Restaurant on Thursday, November 20th to honor Children's Grief Awareness Day. Enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks with friends this day at this location, and M'tucci's Moderno will donate a portion of all proceeds that day to The Grief Center. Take-out included!

Hundreds of guests will come together to support a meaningful cause during the 7th Annual Horseshoes & Heels Gala at Hyatt Regency Tamaya on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This charity event supports THR’s efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.
Horseshoes & Heels begins with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. and silent auction featuring items ranging from hotel stays to artwork and jewelry. A three-course meal is followed by a live auction, music, dancing, and a live performance from the Austin Van band.
Gala tickets start at $125 per person and go up to $900 for a table of eight. Money raised goes toward veterinary care, training, shelter, and feed.
To purchase tickets, visit TamayaHorseRehab.com/Events. For information regarding the Tamaya Horse Rehab Program, please call (505) 269-5410 or visit TamayaHorseRehab.com.

Join us for the Friends of the Public Library’s annual like-new sales on November 8th and December 13th! Find lots of great nearly-new fiction and nonfiction as well as a selection of children’s books, art books, CDs, and more. All perfect for gift-giving!

This sale boasts more than 25,000 items for sale, all at 70–90% of list price. Paperbacks start at just 25 cents each! You’ll also find bargain prices on used DVDs, CDs, and records. Entry is free for Friends members and $2 for non-members before noon.

The Friends of the Library use funds from the Bookshop and Book Sales to support the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County programs, such as the Summer Reading Program, El Día de los Niños, staff development, community outreach, and many other offerings.

The Friends rely on the generous donations of books and other media from the community. Small donations can be dropped off at the local library branches and larger donations at the Main Library. For more information about the Book Sales, Bookshop, donation guidelines, and how to become a member, please visit www.friendsofthepubliclibrary.org.