Branch Info
Ernie Pyle Library
900 Girard SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-256-2065
erniepyle@cabq.gov
Lizzie Peacock, Site Supervisor
The Ernie Pyle Library is a small white house with a white picket fence in the residential neighborhood at 900 Girard SE. It is located halfway between Central Avenue & Gibson Blvd at the corner of Santa Monica Street and Girard SE.
The Ernie Pyle Library is not ADA accessible because the historic building and grounds include steps, narrow passages, and small spaces. The building was Ernie and ‘Jerry’ Pyle’s 1,129 square foot home built in 1940. It is a National Historic Landmark and it is on the State, City and National registers of historic places. The closest ADA accessible Libraries include San Pedro Library, South Broadway Library and Erna Fergusson Library.
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed | 10 - 6 | 10 - 6 | 10 - 6 | 10 - 6 | 10 - 6 |
By Bus
Route #18: Broadway/University/Gibson. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway Directions:
Take I-25 to the Coal Avenue exit. Head east on Coal Avenue. Go 1.8 miles to the stop light at Girard. Turn right (south) onto Girard Blvd, and go two/tenths of a mile to the Library.
Surface Street Directions:
Gibson to Girard; North on Girard to Santa Monica.
Meeting & Study Rooms
Ernie Pyle Library does not have any meeting or study rooms. Please see our list of Meeting & Study Rooms at other Public Library branches.
Branch Amenities & Services
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Faxing Services - $1.00 per 5 pages
Copy Machine - 15¢ per page
There are no public computers at this location.
Music and Movement Storytime with Miss Jen Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. May-October.
After School Cartoons 1st Friday of the Month 3:30 p.m.
Read to the Dogs. 1st Saturday of the month 11:00 a.m. & 3rd Friday of the Month 3:30 p.m.
BYO Craft Afternoon 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 4:00 p.m.
Pictures and Popcorn at the Pyle 3rd Saturday of the month 11:00 a.m.
Background of EP
Background of the Ernie Pyle Library
The Ernie Pyle Library is the former home of famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle. The City of Albuquerque acquired the house from the Pyle estate and in 1948 opened it as a branch library. You'll find Pyle memorabilia alongside the library's books and media.
Every detail, including the picket fence built by Pyle and the grave marker of his dog, Cheetah, has been carefully preserved. In 1997 the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark on September 20, 2006.
For more information, visit our Who was Ernie Pyle? page.
Ernie Pyle Special Events
- Bird Migration
Wednesday, October 16 10:30 a.m.
Join the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico for this presentation on how birds accomplish this amazing feat, where you can visit to spot migrating birds, and how you can support and help these birds along their way.
Middle Box
- Pictures and Popcorn at the Pyle presents: Beetlejuice
Saturday, October 19, 2024 11:00am
Cuddle up in our cozy program room for a spooky movie.
Come early to grab some popcorn and claim a seat!
Right Box
- Esperanza Bicycle Safety Clinic
Friday, November 15 10:00 a.m.
Need to get rolling? Esperanza can help!
This pop-up clinic will provide free bicycle safety checks, teach you basic bicycle maintenance as well as how to fix your brakes and shifting, change a flat tire, and more
