Martha Liebert Public Library
🏢 Sandoval County · Bernalillo, New Mexico
Martha Liebert Public Library
Born from seven volunteer mothers who wanted a story hour for their children in 1965, Martha Liebert Public Library has grown into Bernalillo's community hub for learning, discovery, and connection — drawing 15,000 visitors and presenting 200+ programs a year.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 124 CALLE MALINCHE, BERNALILLO, NM 87004
Phone: (505) 867-1440
Website: bernalillolibrary.org
Plus Code: 857M8C3X+PM (BERNALILLO, NM)
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📖 About Martha Liebert Public Library
Martha Liebert Public Library traces its founding to February 1965, when seven Bernalillo mothers — Martha Liebert, Helen Elliott, Judy Blum, Stella Hill, Socorro Romero, Nora Frank, and Dorothy Darnell — collected donated books from neighbors, schools, and churches to create a library their community deserved. Beginning in a north room at City Hall with the VFW's help to build shelving, the library was officially incorporated in October 1966. Over the following decades it moved through several homes before settling into the restored Roosevelt Building in 2017 — a historic 1930s WPA-era structure in the heart of Bernalillo. In November 1997 the library's Southwest Room was formally dedicated in honor of Martha Liebert herself, recognizing her pivotal role in building something out of nothing through pure community will. Today the library welcomes more than 15,000 visitors annually and delivers over 200 programs per year for children, teens, adults, and seniors, including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for young readers and the Young Renaissance Scholars Program. It has been recognized as a Bernalillo cultural center and received a national award for community impact.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1965 by seven volunteer mothers — named in honor of co-founder Martha Liebert
- Set in the historic Roosevelt Building, a restored 1930s WPA-era structure in downtown Bernalillo
- 15,000+ annual visitors and 200+ programs per year for all ages
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library — free books mailed monthly to Bernalillo children under 5
- Free Wi-Fi extends to the parking lot until 10:00 PM for after-hours access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Martha Liebert library card unlocks these free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Bernalillo residents and Town of Bernalillo community members
- Adult computer lab (ages 16+) for internet access and job searching
- Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (nominal fee)
- Free Wi-Fi in-building and parking lot until 10:00 PM
- Study and reading areas
- Meeting rooms available for community reservation
- Technical assistance with personal devices and online resources
- eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and hoopla
🎸 Programs
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library — free monthly books for children under 5 in Bernalillo
- Young Renaissance Scholars Program for school-age youth
- Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults
- Programs for seniors including lifelong learning events
- Story time and early literacy programs for young children
- Teen programming and workshops
- Community events and cultural programming throughout the year
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Martha Liebert and how did she start the library?
Martha Liebert was a historian and genealogist who moved to Bernalillo in the 1950s. In February 1965 she joined six other mothers to establish a library for the town because they wanted a story hour for their children. They collected donated books from neighbors, Corrales, Placitas, Our Lady of Sorrows School, and St. Joseph College, and opened in a City Hall room. The library was incorporated in 1966, and in November 1997 the Southwest Room was formally dedicated in her honor for this founding contribution.
What is the Young Renaissance Scholars Program?
The Young Renaissance Scholars Program is one of the library's signature youth initiatives, designed to engage school-age children in learning, creativity, and academic enrichment. It is part of the library's broader commitment to serving youth and supporting educational achievement in Bernalillo and the surrounding community.
Is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library available in Bernalillo?
Yes — Martha Liebert Public Library participates in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which sends a free age-appropriate book every month to registered children under the age of 5 in Bernalillo. Contact the library at (505) 867-1440 or email toblibrary@tobnm.gov to enroll your child.
Can I access Wi-Fi after the library closes?
Yes — the library's Wi-Fi signal extends to the parking lot and remains available until 10:00 PM, even on days the building is closed. This makes it a convenient option for students, remote workers, or anyone who needs internet access in the evening hours.
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