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Dots and Spots

self-portraits in the style of Yayoi Kusama
2025-05-22 16:00:00 2025-05-22 17:30:00 America/New_York Dots and Spots Join us to create a self-portrait influenced by the art of Yayoi Kusama. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Thursday, May 22
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 16:00:00 2025-05-22 17:30:00 America/New_York Dots and Spots Join us to create a self-portrait influenced by the art of Yayoi Kusama. Millhopper Branch - Room A

Join us to create a self-portrait influenced by the art of Yayoi Kusama.

Join us to create a self-portrait influenced by the art of Yayoi Kusama. Yayoi Kusama is known as the "Princess of Polka Dots" for the use of colorful dots and spots in her art including in her self-portraits. All materials are provided. Registration is required.

  • Registration is required at least 12 hours before the event to guarantee admission.
  • Attendance is limited, so please include all attendees in your group as individual attendees or guests.
  • Check-in will start 15 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
  • If registered attendee and guests are not present 5 minutes prior to the start time, seats may be given away on a first come, first serve basis.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #Yayoi Kusama | #teens | #self-portrait | #art |

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Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
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Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:45am
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Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
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Saturday Story Time
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Mandalas for All - Mandala Art Journaling
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Learn about mandalas and universal shapes and relax with some art time with Evelyn Gretchen
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Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
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Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
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Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
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Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Room A
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Are you a beginning Mah-Jongg player or just need a refresher? Come to the Millhopper Branch to learn how to play this fun and challenging game! Registration required.
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Mon, Jun 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A,Room B
Dive into creative exploration with yarn art!
SOE: Site Survey
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room A,Room B
Site Survey
Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Summer at the Library: Wild Wonders
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
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America 250: Music & Movement - 10:15 am
Wed, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
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America 250: Music & Movement - 11:00 am
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
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Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
Kid Gaming
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play Nintendo Switch games with us!
Baby Time
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Room A
Explore the stars with your own spaceship made from plastic bottles!
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Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Room B
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Read with a Dog
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
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Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room A
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Sun, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room
Join the Millhopper Chess Club. Learn to play or challenge a friend to a game.
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Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Summer at the Library: Zookeeping 101 - Santa Fe Zoo
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A,Room B
Join the zookeepers for a 30-minute program and meet animals from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to learn about the incredible traits... more
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Story Time - In the Library
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.
Millhopper Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come enjoy discussing newer fiction and nonfiction titles. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Book Buzz - Mystery & Spooky Stories
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Do you love mysteries or spooky stories? Share your favorite puzzling or creepy read at Book Buzz and discover new page-turners from... more
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Enchanted Pages Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Room A
Join our book club every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. to read and discuss popular fantasy and romance novels. We will discuss The Sirens by... more
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Music & Movement 10:15
Wed, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
Music & Movement 11:00
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Room A,Room B
Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.
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Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room A
Come learn ways to protect and expand your finances with workshops led by Nathaniel Wingfield from Edward Jones
Knitting Circle
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B
Join our weekly needlework group on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Millhopper Branch.
One-on-One Computer Assistance
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and... more
You have the opportunity to spend up to one (1) hour with a library staff member who will assist you with basic computer questions and library databases.
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Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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