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ABOUT US

Vista Grande Public Library (VGPL) is a community library serving southeastern Santa Fe County with a full range of library services. Library cards are required to borrow materials and may be obtained by showing identification, proof of address and completing an application.
 
VGPL opened its doors in April 2001, funded by the New Mexico State Legislature. The library was expanded in 2003 with a combination of state, county and donor funding. Most recently Santa Fe County provided construction funds for a 4,000 square foot expansion and the new space opened in 2014. 

 
Unlike most other public libraries, this library is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, with its membership consisting of adult library-card holders. Each year an elected Board of Directors must raise money through fundraisers and donations to make up its operating budget. Some funding is received from the State of New Mexico as grants-in-aid, and Santa Fe County provides an annual grant to support operations. In addition, grants are sought to enhance library services.

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​Our Staff

  • Julia Kelso, full-time library director

  • Tracey Mitchell, part-time library assistant

 

A host of dedicated library volunteers staff the circulation desk, catalog materials and perform many other tasks.​

VGPL Milestones

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Library Committee formed in Eldorado, 1999

 

Certificate of Incorporation granted, February 16, 1999

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501(C)(3) Status

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Doors open, 2001

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Expansion, 2003

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Expansion, 2014

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Our most recent Bylaws, April 17, 2018

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Our Strategic Plan for 2016-2020

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Vista Grande Public Library
  Our Location
14 Avenida Torreon
  Santa Fe, NM 87508

Mailing Address
7 Avenida Vista Grande, B7-192
Santa Fe, NM 87508

Between El Dorado Community School and the Adam Senior Center
501(c)(3)
Our Current Hours

Sunday-Monday Closed

Tuesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm

Saturday 10 am-4 pm

Sat, Nov. 25: CLOSED Due to weather

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Contact Us

(505) 466-7323

info@vglibrary.org

Fostering lifelong learning in a supportive community environment


 
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