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International District Library
7601 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-768-4970
internationaldistrict@cabq.gov
Florence Sablan, Area Manager
The International District Library is located on Central Ave just east of Louisiana Blvd, on the corner of Central and San Pablo St. NE.
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
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By Bus
Route #66 - Central Avenue. Get off on Central at San Pablo then walk east on Central. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway Directions:
Take I-40 to the Wyoming Blvd NE exit. Drive southbound on Wyoming Boulevard for 1.9 miles, then turn right on Central Avenue. The library will be on the right just past Grove Street.
Surface Street Directions:
Drive East on Central Avenue. Turn left on San Pablo Street NE, and the library will be on the right.
The International District Library has one large community meeting room that holds up to 150 people, one multigenerational activity room that holds up to 50 people, and one conference room that holds up to 10 people. Policy, rules and required forms for using the meeting rooms 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
The International District Library has 3 study rooms that seat 4 people each. The study rooms may be reserved (call 505-768-4970) up to one week in advance for no more than two hours per person a day. Check in at the Information Desk with your library card to gain access to the study room.
Branch Amenities & Services
37 Public Computers (Windows 10 with Microsoft Office 2019 and Internet access)
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Copy Machine - 20¢ per page
Meeting & Study Rooms Available for Public Reservation
Early Literacy Station
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.
Storytimes
Beats & Boogie Storytime (music & movement program) Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime Mondays, 4:30 p.m.
Family Movies, Sundays, 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday Matinee, Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Read to the Dogs, Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Craft Times
IDL Art Studio, Every 1st Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
LEGO Club, Every 1st and 3rd Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Mixed Media Journaling, Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Fiber Arts, Every 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Just Beat It, Every 3rd Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Letter Writing and Post Crossing Club, Every 3rd Wednesday 3:30 p.m.
Artful Sensory Experiences, Every 4th Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
Left Box
Book Groups
1st Saturday Monthly from 11am-noon
Read Between the Spines Teen Book Club, See the branch calendar for this month's selection. For ages 13-18.
3rd Monday Monthly from 5pm-6pm.
International District Book Group, see the branch calendar for this month's selection. For ages 18+.
3rd Tuesday Monthly from 6pm-7:30pm.
Indigenous Horror Book and Film Club, see the branch calendar for this month's selection. For ages 18+.
Middle Box
Crafty Programs
1st Tuesday Monthly from 5pm-7pm
IDL Art Studio, come create your own work of art. Materials provided. For all ages.
3rd Saturday Monthly from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Just Bead It, Learn about Indigenous beading/crafting. Materials provided. For all ages.
4th Thursday Monthly from 3:30pm-5pm
Artful Sensory Experiences, Come learn with your senses. For all ages.
Right Box
Journaling and Writing Programs
1st Wednesday Monthly from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Teen Zine Workshop, Come learn zine making. For ages 13-18.
2nd and 4th Wednesday Monthly from 3:30pm-5pm
Mixed Media Journaling, Use a variety of materials to create a journal. For all ages.
3rd Wednesday Monthly from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Postcrossing and Letter Writing Club, come write postcards with us! For all ages.
