By Organ Mountain News on Jun 15, 2026

Las Cruces library invites students to showcase science fair projects

Las Cruces Public Libraries will host Science Fair Summer from June 22-27 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

A dinosaur display is shown inside Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The library will host Science Fair Summer activities June 22-27. (Courtesy photo / City of Las Cruces)

Science Fair Summer will display student posters June 22-27 and include hands-on activities, local scientists and an Experiment 626 Day celebration.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces Public Libraries is inviting students who participated in a school science fair during the 2025-26 school year to showcase their projects during Science Fair Summer at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Students may submit science fair posters for display by June 21. Posters will be exhibited at the library from June 22-27.

Science Fair Summer will feature hands-on activities from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, including baking soda volcanoes and other classic science demonstrations.

Additional activities are planned Thursday, June 26, including an opportunity to meet local scientists from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and learn about scientific fields and careers.

Beginning at 2 p.m. June 26, the library will also host an Experiment 626 Day celebration with a movie screening and craft activities.

All events will take place at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.

For information about Science Fair Summer, contact Phoebe Guskey at 575-528-3406 or by email at pyoder@lascruces.gov. For information about Experiment 626 Day, contact Mindy Del Campo at 575-528-4024 or adelcampo@lascruces.gov.

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