Munson Branch Library
🏢 Las Cruces Public Libraries · LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
Munson Branch Library
Co-located at the Robert Munson Senior Center in downtown Las Cruces, this branch branch has served the city's older adult community since July 2003, putting books, computers, and library programs right where seniors already gather.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 975 S Mesquite St, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Phone: 5755283406
Website: lascruces.gov
📖 About Munson Branch Library
<p>The Munson Branch Library opened in July 2003 inside the Robert Munson Senior Center at 975 South Mesquite Street in downtown Las Cruces, bringing public library service directly into the heart of one of the city's most active senior facilities. Named for the Munson Center that houses it, the branch serves a predominantly older adult clientele with a tailored collection of large-print books, audiobooks, and popular fiction alongside standard library services including holds pickup, computer access, and interlibrary loan through the Las Cruces Public Libraries system. Its compact morning-hours schedule — weekdays 10 AM to 2 PM — aligns with the senior center's peak activity periods, making it a natural extension of the community programs offered on site.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened July 2003 inside the Robert Munson Senior Center
- Tailored collection with large-print books and audiobooks for older adult patrons
- Free computers and holds pickup from any Las Cruces Public Libraries location
- Access to El Portal and Libby digital resources with a Las Cruces library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Munson Branch Library open to the general public, or only senior center members?
The Munson Branch Library is open to the general public. While it is co-located inside the Robert Munson Senior Center at 975 South Mesquite Street, any resident with a Las Cruces Public Libraries card may use it during its weekday hours of 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
What types of materials does the Munson Branch Library specialize in?
The branch carries a collection suited to its senior center setting, with a strong selection of large-print books, popular fiction, audiobooks, and general-interest nonfiction. Patrons can also request items from the Main Thomas Branigan Memorial Library or any other system location through holds.
Can I return items from the Main Library at the Munson Branch?
Yes. Items borrowed from any Las Cruces Public Libraries location — including the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library main branch — can be returned at the Munson Branch during its open hours, Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.