A crime has been committed. Detectives arrive on the scene to find an apartment with signs of a struggle. Belongings are strewn about the floor. A table and chairs are overturned. But there’s no sign of the killer. Then one of the detectives spots something. On a door frame is a tiny, almost invisible blood drop. They photograph it, analyze … Read More
Halloween Movie Double Feature
Join the Belen Public Library for a spooky movie-watching event, a Double Feature of Hocus Pocus and Trick R’ Treat! This event will be held Wednesday, October 30th from 1 pm – 4:30 pm at the Library.
Howl’s Moving Castle
The Belen Public Library’s Teen Program is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film, Howl’s Moving Castle. They will screen the film in the Teen room on Thursday, September 26th at 2:30pm. The animated film is loosely based on the novel, Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, and brought to life by writer and director, Hayao Miyazaki. In it, … Read More
STEAM at the Library
What’s Your (Blood) Type? This is a fun STEAM learning experience at the Belen Public Library on September 27th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. This is appropriate for all ages of learners. You will have a chance to make your own “blood”, find out what determines your blood type, learn what blood is, and have fun! This event is made possible … Read More
Labor Day Closure
All City of Belen offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. There will be no trash collection in the City of Belen on Labor Day, Monday, September, 2nd, 2024. All weekly residential and commercial routes will be delayed one day from the day of the … Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez’ Mobile Office Hours
US Representative Gabe Vasquez will hold Mobile Office Hours at the Belen Public Library on Wednesday, August 21st from 1 – 3pm. Rep. Vasquez is the Congressional Representative for NM Congressional District 2. You may visit his staff for constituent services including:
E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon Belen
The mobile gallery Axle Contemporary’s, E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon, will be visiting the Belen Harvey House Museum’s Fred Harvey Whistle Stop Cafe on Friday, August 23rd from 12 – 3pm. Visitors will be able to sit for a portrait with a personal object of their choosing. One photo portrait goes home with the visitor and another will be pasted to … Read More
Make a Mural!
Come join the Belen Public Library and Ms. Judy Turner to create a pond mural in the Children’s Room! This event will take place from 3:30pm – 4:30pm on Wednesday, August 28th!
Wonders on Wheels: Museum on the Move!
Come tour the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum and experience our 2024 exhibit, Growing new Mexico! Installed by the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, this exhibit explores the importance of corn, beans, and chiles to our economy, our foods, and our culture! Lear about traditional and modern ways of growing these crops! Smell our state aroma, the smell of … Read More
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 6th
Join the Belen Police Department for the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th at Eagle Park. Parking will open at 5pm and the event will run through 8pm. This is a great chance to meet our public safety officers!