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The Ernie Pyle Library will be closed for three weeks effective Tuesday, January 14th while the exterior paint is stripped in preparation for repainting.
Branch Info
Cherry Hills Library
6901 Barstow NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
505-857-8321
cherryhills@cabq.gov
Rachel Howarth, Area Manager
The Cherry Hills Library is located at the corner of Harper Road and Barstow Street NE, one block east of the intersection of Harper Road and Wyoming Blvd. The Library is adjacent to the Del Norte Shopping Center whose tenants include McDonald's and Walgreens.
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By Bus
Route #31: Wyoming. Get off at Harper and Wyoming and then walk east on Harper. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway Directions from I-25:
Take I-25 to the San Antonio exit. Drive eastbound on San Antonio for two miles. San Antonio Avenue becomes Harper Road East of Wyoming.
Surface Street Directions from Wyoming Blvd:
Take Wyoming to Harper. Go east on Harper past McDonald's and Walgreen's to the stoplight at Harper and Barstow. Turn left at this intersection.
Meeting Rooms
Cherry Hills has one meeting room that will hold a maximum of 55 people. Policy, rules and required forms for using the meeting room may be found at Meeting and Study Rooms as well as a list of meeting rooms at other branches.
To view availability online, see our online booking form.
Study Rooms
Cherry Hills has two study rooms that will hold a maximum of six people each. The study rooms may be reserved (call 857-8321) up to one week in advance for no more than two hours per person/group a day. Check in at the Information Desk with your library card to gain access to the study room.
Branch Amenities & Services
16 Public Computers (Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2013 and Internet access)
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Faxing Services - $1.00 per 5 pages
Copy Machine - 20¢ per page
Meeting & Study Rooms Available for Public Reservation
We are a Fiction to Go location! What is Fiction to Go? The Friends for the Public Library sells slightly used, recently published fiction titles for $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. Like all funds that our Friends receive, all proceeds from Fiction to Go sales benefit the Public Library!
See additional information about our ongoing and special events by viewing our full event calendar.
All Ages
Chess Club all ages
Join Mr. Rod Avery, coach of the Dennis Chavez Chess Team, for our monthly chess club.
Adults
Anime Club adults
Meets monthly. Watch anime and discuss Japanese culture.
Chat & Craft adults
All skill levels welcome and supplies are provided. Meets quarterly and registration required.
Computer 1:1 adults
One on one help with basic computer questions. 9am to 10am every Friday. Registration required.
First Friday Book Group adults
Meets monthly. View what we'll be reading this year.
Genealogy 1:1 adults
Meet 1:1 with our genealogy consultant to explore your ancestry. Registration required.
Gizmo Garage adults
Learn how to checkout and download library digital material. Bring your device for hands-on help.
An Itch to Stitch adults
Join our weekly drop-in stitching group! All skill levels welcome!
Mystery Book Group adults
Meets monthly. View what we'll be reading this year.
Sci-Fi Book Group adults
Meets monthly. View what we'll be reading this year.
Spanish Book Group adults
Meets weekly. For intermediate or advanced Spanish speakers.
Tablet 1:1 adults
One on one help with a tablet or library apps. 9 am to 10 am every Friday. Registration required.
Third Tuesday Book Group adults
Meets monthly. View what we’ll be reading this year.
Teens
College Knowledge teens
Monthly workshop led by Glenda Durano for college bound students and their parents on various topics.
Teen Book Talk teens
Monthly book discussion. Incudes a craft.
Children
Baby and Toddler Storytime families
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Weekly Baby and Toddler Storytime is targeted for ages 0 - 3.
Kids STEAM Drop-In ages 5 - 12
A week day drop-in program from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Each week will focus on a different STEAM related activity. No registration required but a parent must be present.
Let's LEGO ages 6 - 12
Participate in Lego building around a theme or just for fun. Monthly.
Preschool STEAM ages 3 - 5
Join us each month for fun art or science activities. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime families
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Weekly Preschool Storytime is targeted for ages 3 - 5.
Read to the Dogs children
Practice reading with a patient listener. Therapy dogs provide a relaxing space to read without fear of judgment. Semimonthly. See more information about this program.
Seasonal
Master Gardeners adults
Got gardening questions? Consult a Master Gardener. Walk-ins welcome. 2nd and 4th Saturdays.10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March – August.
Left Box
Storytimes
Baby & Toddlers.
Pre-talkers, ages 0-2.
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Preschool.
Pre-readers, ages 3-5.
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
Learn more about storytimes at the Public Library.
Middle Box
Book Groups
Want to discover a new author, find something good to read, or find a group of friends to share your love of reading with?
Join one of our six book groups! Dates and times vary. Click here for details.
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