Learn what life was like in New Mexico thousands of years ago through the 2026 Summer Reading Program, ‘Unearth a Story’. Courtesy/OAS
OAS News:
This summer, the Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) is partnering with the New Mexico State Library to bring archaeology into communities across the state as part of the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story”.
This summer unearth the worlds of paleontology and archaeology with OAS archaeologists holding interactive programs on Ice Age America for children, families, and adults.
Each one-hour presentation will dig into what life was like in New Mexico thousands of years ago. An OAS archaeologist will introduce the people who lived here during the Ice Age, the environments they lived in, the tools and technology they used, and the incredible animals they encountered.
The program features a hands-on tabletop museum where visitors can look at replica artifacts and fossils like spears, atlatls, saber-toothed cat skulls, and mammoth teeth. Archaeologists will answer questions and take part in creating tiny footprints in clay, similar to the ancient tracks like the ones archaeologists use to learn about the past.
Library presentation dates:
- July 7 – Moriarty Library 11 a.m.
- July 7 – Estancia Library 3 p.m.
- July 9 – Red River Library 10 a.m.
- July 10 – Questa Library 9:30 a.m.
- July 10 – Ojo Sarco Library 12:30 p.m.
- July 13 – Tucumcari Library 10 a.m.
- July 13 – Fort Sumner Library 1 p.m.
- July 15 – Las Vegas Library 10:30 a.m.
- July 15 – Anton Chico 1 p.m.
- July 16 – Alamogordo Library 10:30 a.m.
- July 16 – Las Cruces Library 1:30 p.m.
- July 16 – Hatch Library 4 p.m.
- July 22 – Los Lunas Library 12 p.m.
- July 23 – Magdalena Library 11 a.m.
- July 27 – Carrizozo Library 11 a.m.
- July 27 – Village of Corona Library 1 p.m.
Please check local library event calendars to confirm times and dates. Programs are one hour long, and it’s best to arrive a few minutes before the start time as they are not designed for drop-in attendance.
