Los Alamos Mesa Public Library employee Lizzie Eastwood. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library 

LIBRARY News:

Make an appointment to get a new card, upgrade a temporary card, or pay for lost or damaged items at Mesa Public Library.

• Starting Tuesday, Feb. 9, patrons can make appointments at Mesa Public Library for library card account maintenance; to issue new cards, upgrade temporary cards, and make payments for lost or damaged items.
• Call the library at 505.662.8250 or email libweb@lacnm.us to reserve an appointment during curbside hours, 2-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. When requesting a reservation by voicemail or email, wait for Library staff to confirm the reservation before coming to the Library. Walk in reservations are not available. White Rock Branch Library will not be receiving appointments at this time.

There are benefits to converting a temporary card to a permanent card: a card won’t expire after six months, and permanent card holders can check out more items through curbside service.

To obtain a new or permanent card, bring proof of identity such as driver’s license or other picture ID along with a utility bill or rental agreement showing a current address. The library can accept checks or exact change cash payments, credit card payments can be made at the Aquatic Center.

Curbside pick-up of library materials along with public access computer use by appointment continues 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library. Digital and electronic resources are available 24/7 with a library card. WiFi is available 24/7 from outside the library at both library locations.