LibGuides: International District: Overview

Branch Info

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
1–5	10–8	10–8	10–6	10–6	10–6	10–6

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)

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