Santa Fe Public Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

November Events Honoring Indigenous Voices

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Santa Fe Public Library invites the community to join a series of events highlighting Native authors, artists, and performers. These programs celebrate Indigenous stories, traditions, and creative expression across our local libraries.

Talking Leaves Scrapbook with Vivian Mary Carroll

Main Library
Friday, Nov. 14 | 4-5 p.m.
145 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Join Cherokee Nation poet Vivian Mary Carroll for a reading, Q&A, and book signing of her poetry collection,Talking Leaves Scrapbook. In this work, Carroll crafts keen expressions of a life lived deeply and invites readers to explore the textures of memory, identity, and belonging.

Native American Heritage Month: Presenting the Aspen Song Kids (Taos Pueblo)

Main Library
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 2-4 p.m.
145 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special performance by the Aspen Song Kids from Taos Pueblo. Experience the stories, movements, and regalia of this talented group as they share their cultural traditions and present their new book, Sacred Spiral.

Chooch Helped: Meet Local Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz

Southside Library
Saturday, Nov. 22 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6599 Jaguar Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Celebrate a very special storytime with Rebecca Lee Kunz, 2025 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Chooch Helped by Cherokee author Andrea L. Rogers. A member of the Santa Fe community and citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Kunz will share the book, lead a hands-on activity, and answer questions during an open Q&A.

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