Branch Info
Tony Hillerman Library
8205 Apache NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-291-6264
tonyhillerman@cabq.gov
Lisa Pate, Branch Manager
The Tony Hillerman Library (formerly the Wyoming Library) is located behind the Hoffmantown Shopping Center at the intersection of Wyoming Blvd and Menaul Blvd. on Apache Street NE. It is on a separate, irregularly shaped block with beautiful public rose gardens on each end adjoining the parking lots.
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed | 11–7 | 11–7 | 10–6 | 10–6 | 10–6 |
By Bus
Route #8: Menaul and Route #31: Wyoming, both serve the Tony Hillerman Library. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway directions:
Take I-40 to the Wyoming exit and drive north on Wyoming Blvd. Look for the Wendy's Restaurant on the left side of the street just before Menual Blvd. Follow the surface street directions.
Surface Street Directions heading South on Wyoming Blvd:
Cross Menual and turn right at the Wendy's Restaurant onto Apache Street.
Surface Street Directions heading North on Wyoming Blvd:
Watch for the Wendy’s on your left as you approach Menaul Blvd. Turn Left at the Wendy’s onto Apache St.
Surface Street Directions heading West on Menaul Blvd:
Turn left on Wyoming Blvd. Look for the Wendy’s on your right side and make a right turn onto Apache.
Surface Street Directions heading East on Menaul Blvd:
Go three blocks east of Pennsylvania. Turn right into Inez Street at the western entrance to the Hoffmantown Shopping Center. Go one block south on Inez and you will see the library parking lot.
Meeting Rooms
Tony Hillerman has one meeting room that will hold a maximum of 35 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.
Branch Amenities & Services
20 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 Room Available for Public Reservation
Scanning Station - No Charge
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
Music & Movement Storytime, Thursdays 10:15am
Baby and Toddler Storytime, Fridays 10:15am
Family Storytime, Saturdays 10:15am
Book Clubs
Mystery Book Club, 2nd Thursday, 2:00pm
Diversity Book Club, 3rd Thursday, 2:00pm
Teen Programs
Cosplay Club, 2nd Tuesday, 5:00pm
Tween Programs
Craft Club, 4th Wednesday, 4:00pm
Beginning Crochet, 2nd & 4th Fridays, 4:00pm
Adult Programs
Stitch Club, Tuesdays, 11:00am
Tech One-on-One, Fridays, 3:00pm & 3:30pm
Chair Yoga, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:15am
Children's Programs
Read to the Dogs, Thursdays, 4:00pm
STEM After School, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00pm
LEGO Club, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2:00pm
Craft Club, 4th Wednesday, 4:00pm
Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman Tribute
Tony Hillerman (1925–2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-book mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two children’s books, and nonfiction works. The former Wyoming Branch Library was renamed in honor of Tony Hillerman in 2008. Discover more about Tony Hillerman in the Public Library collections and the University of New Mexico Tony Hillerman Portal.
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Hillerman Stitch Club
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other stitching type craft—you are invited to join our drop-in stitching club. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. Click here for more information.
Beginning Crochet
2nd and 4th Fridays at 4:00 p.m.
Want to learn crochet? Need to brush up your skills? Drop in to learn crochet. Ages 8+.
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Book Clubs
Looking for something good to read, and a group of friends to share it with? If you like mysteries or diverse books, you're in luck!
Join one of our book clubs. Click here for more information.
Mystery Book Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Diversity Book Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
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Teen Volunteers Wanted!
Teens (13-18 years old) are needed to be Summer Reading Volunteers.
Sign up participants and give out prizes!
Minimum 2 hours of volunteering a week required.
