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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.

 

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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

Computer  37 Public Computers (Windows 10 with Microsoft Office 2019 and Internet access)

WiFi  Free Wireless Internet Access

Printer  Printing Services - 15¢ per page

Copier  Copy Machine - 20¢ per page

Meeting Room  Meeting & Study Rooms Available for Public Reservation

Early Literacy  Early Literacy Station

Fiction To GoThis 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.
Fiber Arts, Every 2nd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Coffee and Coloring, Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
Letter Writing and Post Crossing Club, Every 3rd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

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Book Groups

1st Saturday Monthly from 11am-noon

A book cover with a background swirl of white cranes with red spots on their heads. In front of the swirl of cranes is an Asian girl staring out at the viewer. The title is across the top above the head of the girl in bright red letters.

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.

A grey background with a man's head from the shoulders up. He is wearing a steam punk style mask over his face with three rays of colored light coming from parts of the mask. International District Book Group, see the branch calendar for this month's selection. For ages 18+.

 

3rd Tuesday Monthly from 6pm-7:30pm.

A yellow flaming cover with the title written in black across the middle. Above the title is a person who is sitting holding their knees facing away from the viewer. Below the title are three figures facing the viewer with ghoul features.Indigenous Horror Book and Film Club, see the branch calendar for this month's selection. For ages 18+.

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Summer Reading Programs

Thursday, June 26th from 3pm-5pm

A purple background with a glass plate laid over the top with the etched words "I Love Books".Etch Your Name, Create an etched glass plate. For ages 18+. Registration required.

 

Saturday, July 12th from 3pm-5pm

With the colorful backgrounds of picture book pages, there are greens and blues with images of flowers, fish and the very hungry catapillar. On top of the pages lies an open sketchbook with blank pages.Picture Book Sketch Books, Create a sketchbook out of old picture books. For ages 13-17. Registration required. 

 

Tuesday, July 15th from 3pm-5pm

A woman sitting with one leg stretched out and one leg bent at the knee. The woman is curving her arm over her head towards her stretched out leg.Summertime Stretch, Join us for yoga and tea! For ages 18+. Registration required.

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Summer Reading Programs

Thursday, July 24th from 3pm-4pm

An outdoor scene with four men and one woman standing under a patio umbrella holding stringed instuments.No Strings Attached Band, Join us for a free concert!

 
 

Friday, July 25th from 3pm-5pm

A wrist with a variety of colorful braided friendship braclets.Friendship Bracelets, Make a colorful friendship bracelet.. For ages 9-12.

 

Saturday, July 26th from 3pm-5pm

3D Pen art, the outlines of a person leaping, a flower, a castle, and a couple of abstract designs.3D Pens for Teens, Come learn how to use 3D Pens. For ages 13-18. Registration required. 

Programs & Events

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