Welcome to LIBROS
LIBROS is New Mexico’s Book Arts Guild offering a variety of inspiration for both traditional and experimental artist’s books. We hold regular meetings on the 1st Saturday of the month, as well as annual and special exhibits.
We welcome new members and guests – please see our Calendar page a full list of upcoming meetings.
2023–2024 series of programs
More details on our Calendar page....
Upcoming LIBROS Events & Programs
Check your Newsletter email for more details.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The Clam Shell Box
with Mita Saldana
Please RSVP to Mita if you are attending or you will not receive a kit.
Mita will be teaching us how to make a clamshell box. Clamshell boxes have historically been made to protect books, photos, and prints. The box we will make is just the right size to hold postcards. I will provide the pre-cut boards which we will assemble together at the meeting. Your preparation for the meeting will be to come with the paper and cloth cut to size to cover the boards. There will not be enough time to cut the paper and cloth during the meeting, so please prepare ahead of time. Please pay attention to the grain direction which is the underlined number in the measurements. The inside of the box, referred to as the inner and the outer trays, should be paper. Try not to pick very thick or stiff paper, Japanese yuzen is perfect for making boxes. The outside of the box, referred to as the case, will be covered with bookcloth. Hopefully the photo can help you see how the paper and cloth cover the boards. Mita does need an accurate head count for this so please email her if you are planning on attending. Check your email for more details and a supply list.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Christmas Party and White Elephant Exchange
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Explosion Book
with Monica Kowal
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Paper & Glass Embellishments
with Anne Engelhart
LIBROS Facebook Page
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* LOCATION *
LIBROS meets on the 1st Saturday from 9am to 12 noon (unless noted).
9:00–9:30 Social Time
9:30–10:00 Show & Tell
10:00 Meeting begins.
LOCATION as of AUGUST 2023:
Manzano Mesa Center
501 Elizabeth SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-275-87123
[Google maps]
Members receive a detailed email Newsletter with upcoming programs, Zoom links, and materials required listings. So Join today!
Book Lending Library
Library List by Title (PDF)
Library List by Author (PDF)
Collaborative Books (PDF)
Lists updated 9-2018.
Read more about the LIBROS Book Lending Library on our Calendar or Newsletter pages.
Bookbinding Kit (PDF)
Don’t leave home without your bookbinding kit! Remember that many of our meetings are “hands-on” and the best way to learn new techniques is to try them yourself!