Capitan Public Library is one of just three full
service public libraries in Lincoln County. Founded
in 1996, it's rapidly become a vital, steadily
growing, and constantly evolving community
resource, enriching the lives of many. Everyone is
welcome to use the library and library cards are
free to all Lincoln County residents.
Plant & Garden Sale - May 5, 8AM - 2PM For sale at the library will be bedding plants, house plants, succulents, outside plants and shrubs, yard art, pottery, gifts for Mom and a bake sale.
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Not Too Shabby Closed Until April 26
Closed while the store is being cleaned, painted and rearranged.
New Online Catalog
You can now access information from home or on the road. Easily search for books and materials within our system. With your library card, log into your personal account to manage reserves and renewals. Get started now by using the following link... Capitan Public Library Online Catalog
Books are just the beginning
Sure, everyone associates books with libraries and
Capitan Public Library is no different. But there's
also a wide selection of videos, DVD's and
audio-books available for check-out. Added up all
together there's about 12,000 items in the
collection! Plus three local newspapers and numerous
magazines to choose from. Free online services
available to all library patrons inclue Ancestry Library Edition, Britannica
Online and others.
Keep connected via the Internet - FREE!
We're proud to offer free Internet access and free
Wi-Fi wireless Internet service to keep you plugged
into the bigger world. So come on in, make yourself
comfortable at one of our computer stations and
check email or cruise the Internet for school, work
or pleasure. If you have your own Wi-Fi capable
laptop computer, you'll be able to tap right in to
our high-speed connection.
A place to do, things to learn
The library is host to a wide variety of
educational programs and services. For children
there's a weekly preschool story hour, after-school
programs, and summer reading events. Adults enjoy
the popular 1st Friday lecture series and free art
and computer classes. And everyone looks forward to
the annual Santa Parade!
Be a part of it all
We invite you to explore this website and all the
library has to offer. In addition to the
information and resources found here, our friendly
all-volunteer staff will be happy to assist you in
any way possible. Just ask!
Address &
Directions
101 E. 2nd Street
PO Box 1169
Capitan, NM88316
The library is located at the
corner of 2nd Street and Lincoln
Avenue. From Highway 380 go south
on Lincoln Avenue one block.
Capitan Public Library is a non-profit organization
serving greater Lincoln County, New Mexico, including the
communities of Capitan, Alto, Carrizozo, Lincoln, Nogal,
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Fort Stanton and White Oaks.
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