Esther Bone Memorial Library
🏢 Rio Rancho Public Libraries · RIO RANCHO, New Mexico
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Esther Bone Memorial Library anchors Rio Rancho's public library system, named in honor of the city's very first librarian who secured the state grant that put the library on firm footing in 1981. With study rooms, public computers, and programs for all ages, it has served New Mexico's fastest-growing city for over four decades.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 950 PINETREE RD. SE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Phone: 5058915013
Website: rrnm.gov/library
📖 About Esther Bone Memorial Library
<p>Rio Rancho Public Libraries traces its roots to a volunteer-run collection formed by the Rio Rancho Community Library Association in November 1975. When the city incorporated in 1981, it hired Esther Bone — Professor Emeritus in Library Administration at Kent State — as its first paid librarian, and later named this flagship location in her memory. Today the library offers two study rooms, a meeting room, printing and faxing services, and a full calendar of community programs serving Sandoval County's largest city.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for Esther Bone, Rio Rancho's first paid librarian (1981), who wrote the state grant that launched the collection
- Two study rooms and a meeting room available for community use
- Public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, faxing, and copying services on-site
- Hoopla and Libby digital borrowing available free with a library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Esther Bone and why is the library named after her?
Esther Bone was a Professor Emeritus in Library Administration at Kent State University who volunteered with the Rio Rancho Community Library Association in its early years. She wrote a proposal that secured a state grant to organize and enlarge the collection, and when the city incorporated in 1981 she became its first paid librarian. The library was later dedicated in her memory to honor those foundational contributions.
Can I reserve a study room at Esther Bone Memorial Library?
Yes. The library has two study rooms and a meeting room available for community use. Contact the library at (505) 891-5013 or visit rrnm.gov/library for current booking details and any capacity guidelines.
Does Esther Bone Memorial Library offer digital books and audiobooks?
Yes. Cardholders can borrow ebooks and audiobooks through Libby (OverDrive) and access additional digital content through Hoopla — both free with a Rio Rancho Public Libraries card. New Mexico residents can also access El Portal, a suite of research databases provided by the New Mexico State Library at no charge.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.