Cherry Hills Library

Who We Are

Our Mission

Connecting people with resources and services.

Our Vision

To bring opportunities for knowledge, learning, and achievement to our customers and community.

What We Value

  • Achievement – We help citizens develop their knowledge and skills to accomplish their goals.
  • Learning – We promote literacy and education.
  • Knowledge – We provide access to information.
  • Responsibility – We are accountable for the efficient and effective use of resources.
  • Diversity – We value diversity.
  • Integrity – We adhere to high standards of service and dependability.

Our Goals

  • Support literacy and lifelong learning
  • Advance the use of new technology
  • Maximize awareness of the Library
  • Excel in customer service

What We Do

Meeting Rooms

Cherry Hills has one meeting room that will hold a maximum of 35 people. Policy, rules and required forms for using the meeting room may be found at Meeting and Study Rooms as well as a list of meeting rooms at other branches. 

To view availability online, see our online booking form.

Study Rooms

Cherry Hills has two study rooms that will hold a maximum of six people each. The study rooms may be reserved (call 857-8321) up to one week in advance for no more than two hours per person/group a day. Check in at the Information Desk with your library card to gain access to the study room.

Branch Amenities & Services

Computer  16 Public Computers (Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2013 and Internet access)

WiFi  Free Wireless Internet Access

Printer  Printing Services - 15¢ per page

Fax Machine  Faxing Services - $1.00 per 5 pages

Copier  Copy Machine - 20¢ per page

Meeting Room  Meeting & Study Rooms Available for Public Reservation


Fiction To Go  We are a Fiction to Go location! What is Fiction to Go? The Friends for the Public Library sells slightly used, recently published fiction titles for $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. Like all funds that our Friends receive, all proceeds from Fiction to Go sales benefit the Public Library!

 

All Ages

Chess Club    all ages
Join Coach Rod Avery for our monthly chess club.  Registration required

Adults

An Itch to Stitch    adults
Join our weekly drop-in stitching group! All skill levels welcome!

Cherry Hills Writes    adults
Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays.  All genre writers and skill levels welcome.

Cherry Hills Paints    adults

Meets every 3rd Monday. Bring your own supplies (paints, paper, canvas). We have brushes and paper paint palettes for your use. Registration required 

The Time is WRITE Now!

Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays.  All genre writers and skill levels welcome

Digital Basics 1:1    adults
One on one help with tablets, library apps or with basic computer questions. 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Registration required.

Monday Night Fright Horror Book Group    adults

Meets 1st Monday in the evening. View what we'll be reading this year.

First Friday Book Group    adults
Meets monthly in the morning. View what we'll be reading this year.

Mystery Book Group    adults
Meets on 1st Tuesday of the month. View what we'll be reading this year.

Sci-Fi Book Group    adults
Meets monthly on 3rd Sunday afternoons. View what we'll be reading this year.

Third Tuesday Book Group    adults
Meets monthly in the evenings. View what we’ll be reading this year.

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) Book Group Meets on the 4th Sunday (except in June, July and August)

Teens 

Teen Zone with in-house activities

Children

Baby and Toddler Storytime    families ON VACATION IN AUGUST
Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Weekly Baby and Toddler Storytime on Wednesday and Thursday mornings is targeted for ages 0 - 2. 

Let's LEGO    ages 6 - 12 ON VACATION IN AUGUST
Participate in Lego building around a theme or just for fun. Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Preschool Storytime    families ON VACATION IN AUGUST
Join in the fun on Wednesday and Thursday mornings with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Weekly Preschool Storytime is targeted for ages 3 - 5.

Read to the Dogs    children
Practice reading with a patient listener. Therapy dogs provide a relaxing space to read without fear of judgment. Semimonthly - 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. See more information about this program.

Seasonal

Master Gardeners    adults
Got gardening questions? Consult a Master Gardener. Walk-ins welcome. 2nd and 4th Saturdays.10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March – October.

Details

Phone (505) 857-8321
Contact Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Title Volunteer Coordinator
Website https://abqlibrary.org/cherryhills