LibGuides: Tony Hillerman: Overview

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)

Wifi Free Wireless Internet Access

Printer Printing Services - 15¢ per page

Copier Copy Machine - 20¢ per page

Meeting Room Available for Public Reservation

Scanning Station - No Charge

bookstack 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.