Read · Reflect
​Engage · Create
Santa Fe Public Library invites you to connect with your community to explore themes of self-empowerment, love, regret, and transformation through the lens of Greek mythology as part of 2024 Santa Fe Reads. This countywide 5-week reading festival brings together more than 30 local organizations to co-create enriching activities to promote connection and conversation around this year’s themes.

This year’s featured selection is Circe by Madeline Miller with additional alternate selections for younger readers.

Our adventure begins on Saturday, April 20 at the Santa Fe Teen Center and the Southside Library. Join us for an afternoon of family fun activities, giveaway books, and a community concert featuring Wendy Rule. Experience your glorious self in front of expansive wings by artist Carrie Mae Rose and listen to her artist talk.

Our journey’s end is a culminating event with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival on Thursday, May 16, featuring a conversation with Madeline Miller and a live opening performance by Teatro Paraguas. This event will be held at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
​2024 Santa Fe Reads is presented by the City of Santa Fe Public Library with support from the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read grant, local sponsors, and community partners.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Activities
2024 Santa Fe Reads activity schedule includes:
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  • Author Talks
  • Community Book Discussions
  • Art Programs
  • Cultural Presentations
  • Live Performances
  • ​Writing Workshops
  • Contests
  • and more!

Books & Authors
The 2024 Santa Fe Reads selected titles explore themes of self-empowerment, love, regret, and transformation through the lens of Greek mythology. 
  • Circe by Madeline Miller
  • The Olympians by George O'Connor
  • Goddesses and Gardens by Valerie Tripp
  • Little Bear, You're a Star! by Jean Marzollo

Educational Resources
For educators—Find reading guides, activity kits, videos and much more are available for the young adult and picture books featured in 2024 Santa Fe Reads.

Supporters
We are deeply touched by our local sponsors and partner organizations who have stepped up to enrich our community with engaging programming and support.

Highlight Events
BEGIN THE JOURNEY – Kick-off Concert and Celebration
Saturday, April 20
12 PM to 4 PM

Southside Teen Center
​6600 Valentine Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507
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​Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Join us to kick off the 2024 Santa Fe Reads and begin the journey of engaging with Circe by Madeline Miller.
JOURNEY'S END - An Evening with Madeline Miller​
Thursday, May 16
5 PM to 8 PM

Santa Fe Convention Center 
​Sweeney Ballroom
​201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501