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.
Library Expansion It's Here! After years of planning and the efforts of hundreds in our community, the library has moved into the beautiful, large new addition.
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Donations to the Building Expansion Fund are still
greatly needed. We're trusting in the community at
large to help us meet the still as yet unpaid construction costs.
Remember, all donations are tax deductible.
Click the "Donate" button below or visit the
Donations
page for more info. 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 two local newspapers and 15
magazines to choose from. A free online service
available to all library patrons is Britannica
Online.
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.
