Monday - Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm 12:45pm to 4:30pm

Tuesday - Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

**The Library is closed on weekends**

This library web site is funded in part by a grant from

the Institute of Museum and Library Services,

Native American Library Programs Enhancement Grant.

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of the Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library to provide access to individuals

of all age groups to general and recreational and academic materials and provide

quality services and cultural enhancements.

Welcome! Welcome to the Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library. The Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library at Santa Clara is a fully certified library with a staff of seven, three of whom work primarily with Library services, assisting patrons, keeping the collections updated and organizing library programs; four who work with the Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library Tewa Language Revitalization Program.

At the Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library, we prepare for the future while we honor our past.

For our most current news check our Newsletter!

The Library core collection of print and non-print materials including, adult and children's books in fiction, nonfiction, and reference. We also have a separate Native American's Collection for children and adults, respectively. The print collection also includes information on various subjects in a vertical file, and a Large Print Book section.

Interlibrary loan is available, as well. The Santa Clara Library can contact the New Mexico State Library to look for materials for you from other libraries. This takes 2 to 3 weeks.

Over sixty magazines of varied subjects are available for children and adult patrons to read in the library. In addition, the library subscribes to local newspapers, such as The New Mexican, Albuquerque Journal, Journal North and Rio Grande Sun; and many Native American Newspapers such as Indian Country Today.

The library also has many music tapes, DVD's, audio books, videos, and CDs for checkout. There are videos and CDs available in several categories: Children's, Entertainment, Educational, Self-Help, and Native American. Children's videos or CDs may also only be checked out by any adult of 18 years of age and older.

Some archived materials are also available for patrons to view in the library by special arrangement.

Some resources can only be used in the library, due to the importance and scarcity of the materials.

The library also provides our patrons with internet access. We currently have four computers available for use. The computers can be used by patrons for word processing, scanning, images, and to play educational interactive games.

A copy machine for patron's convenience is available in the library; the fee is 10 cents per copy. A typewriter is also available for patrons.

Registration: Adults and Children from Santa Clara Pueblo and the surrounding area may register for a library card. Children may acquire a card at age 5. Their parents are responsible for filling out the information for the children and for replacing lost or damaged material. The cards are kept on file not issued to the patron.

Library Programs

The Library has many programs throughout the year. The programs the Library provides are as listed below:

Summer Reading Program and Arts & Crafts Program: All children are welcome to join the fun. Children under the age of 3 are asked to have someone older than 12 years of age accompany them.

Tutoring Program for grades K-12 or even college. Students are referred to this program by their school. This program takes place during the school year once per week in the evenings.

Grandparent Grandchild Reading Program: Senior Citizens read to Headstart children. The library provides the books and helps with transportation.

Youth Out Reach: Youth Workers read books during the summer and receive an incentive for each book read.

Evening Potlucks: When funding and space permits- community members have shared their knowledge with the community through stories and crafts.

Computer Workshops: At least once a year, the library provides training for the community in computer applications such as word processing and internet use.

Santa Clara Pueblo Community Library Tewa Language Revitalization Program: Currently four teachers are teaching Tewa at the Headstart and Santa Clara Pueblo Day School; and three teachers are teaching Tewa to adults in the evenings for the members of the Community.

Tewa Volunteer and Kindergarten Program: The Kindergarten class learns Tewa from Senior Citizen volunteers at the Santa Clara Pueblo Senior Center after lunch.

Tewa Immersion Summer Program: This program is and Immersion program taught in Tewa for ages 4-8. The programs usually takes place during the month of July.

The Library has also helped the After School Program and W.I.C. with their literacy initiatives.

Volunteers: The Library is always in need of volunteer help. If interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the library.

Donations: Due to limited space the library is not accepting donations for the general collections at this time, however, donations of historical materials pertaining to Santa Clara Pueblo or photographs of people of Santa Clara and the Pueblo are most appreciated.

Monetary Donations to the program and operational support are accepted and may be deducted for Tax purposes as the Library is a non-profit tribal organization. Thank you.