Branch Info
East Mountain Library
487 NM 333
Tijeras, NM 87059
505-281-8508
eastmountain@cabq.gov
Lynne Fothergill, Branch Manager
The East Mountain Library is located midway along Tijeras Canyon, just adjacent to Exit 175 off of I-40.
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed | 10–6 | 10–6 | 11–7 | 10–6 | 10–6 |
By Bus
There is no bus service to this library.
By Car
Freeway Directions:
Take I-40 eastbound to the Tijeras exit #175 and proceed in the right hand lane into Tijeras. Turn right at the stoplight and go just beyond the post office to the next driveway, which leads into the library parking lot.
Surface Street Directions:
Go eastbound on Central Ave past Tramway Blvd about four miles. You are now on historic old Route 66. Watch for the Los Vecinos Community Center on your right. Be prepared to make a left hand turn as you round the curve. Look for the Library on your left.
East Mountain has one meeting room that will hold a maximum of 38 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
East Mountain has two study rooms that will hold a maximum of four people each. The study rooms may be reserved by calling 505-281-8508. Check in at the Information Desk to gain access to a study room.
Branch Amenities & Services
8 Public Computers (Windows 10 with Microsoft Office 2019 and Internet access)
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Faxing Services - Not available at this branch
Document Scanner
Copy Machine - 20¢ per page
Meeting & Study Rooms Available for Public Reservation
This branch is a Fiction to Go location! With the support of the Friends of the Public Library, this branch sells gently used, donated books at low prices. The proceeds of these sales go back to the Friends and are used to support library programming and more.
Welcome back to in-person programs at the Public Library!
See the calendar on this page for upcoming programs at this branch.
Left Box
Family Storytime
Join us for weekly story time for preschool aged kids on Wednesday's from 11:00 am to noon. Mr. John will provide reading, a craft, learning and laughter! We encourage Early Literacy while incorporating social skills and stories. No registration required.
Middle Box
Adult Book Club
Join us on the last Thursday of the month from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. in the East Mountain Community Room to discuss our latest selections! Our group alternates monthly between fiction and non-fiction titles. All are welcome to attend.
October 31 - Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, 2023
Hang the Moon is about the rough-and-ready daughter of a wealthy man who weathers loss and hardship during the Prohibition era. As people die left and right around her, Sallie Kincaid tries her best to keep her community strong by doing whatever she feels is right, even—and even particularly—when that falls outside the law.
Right Box
Read to the Dogs
Children of all reading levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday from 12 - 1:00 p.m. and again on the second Saturday of the month from 1 - 2:00 p.m. for our special Read to the Dogs program. Learn how to read a-loud to these trained therapy dogs and enjoy the listening ear of a canine in a comfortable environment. No registration required.
