LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library hosts several exciting programs during August this year.
At 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, local writer David Mutschlecner will read from his latest publication. At 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, national bestselling author Casey McQuiston will make a virtual visit to our library to discuss their many works, including Red, White & Royal Blue and their latest, The Pairing.
A special presentation, Women on the Santa Fe Trail, will be shared at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21. And our fourth annual Atomicon, a celebration of comics, costumes, adventure and games, will take over the library on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Author Talk: David Mutschlecner
David Mutschlecner’s latest volume of poetry, “Grave in the Sway”, published by Verge Books, continues his twenty-five-year exploration of theopoetics combining poetry with spiritual reflection. Mutschlecner will share a few pieces from this book then, after a break for tea, will open a discussion on reading poetry. This author talk takes place at Mesa Public Library from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.
Virtual Author Talk: Casey McQuiston
In a special virtual visit with the Los Alamos, Casey McQuiston will stream into our community to chat with us about their works. The New York Times best-selling debut, “Red, White & Royal Blue” is McQuiston’s most well-know and was adapted into the 2023 film of the same name. McQuiston’s books, including their most recent release, The Pairing, are available to borrow at the library. The virtual visit will take place online from 5–6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20. Registration for this virtual talk is open at https://loom.ly/-YxL6Zs and attendees can share their questions for the author in advance.
Presentation: Women on the Santa Fe Trail
The history of the Santa Fe Trail is told in the stories of those who braved the trail and forged a path through 5 states on their travels to the west. Historian and scholar Marla Matkin will share stories that are often left untold; those of three unique and powerful women who were active participants and helped shape the Santa Fe Trail. Matkin’s theatrical and engaging delivery will bring life to the stories from over a century ago. This presentation will be held at Mesa Public Library from 6:30–7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 21.
Atomicon!
The fourth annual library event that celebrates comics and costumes, games and adventures, will take over Mesa Public Library and Fuller Lodge from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30. There will be a costume contest, crafts and activities, tabletop games, demonstrations of medieval battles, and Lego competitions. A vendor hall will fill Fuller Lodge with arts, comics, crafts, and more. All the details on how to register for tabletop games, contests, and for special workshops will be launched in the leading weeks.
These events, like all programs at the library, are free and open to the public. Visit LosAlamosLibrary.org or visit us in person to find more details on these and all our ongoing programs like Storytime, Music & Movement, Silent Book Club, and Chess.