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Contact: promo@vglibrary.org, (505) 466-READ (7323)

What Makes Santa Fe The City Different? A Presentation by Dr. John Self, Author of “A Santa Fe Compendium”

Travel + Leisure magazine named Santa Fe Best City of the Year for good reason! Join Dr. John Self, author of “A Santa Fe Compendium,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Vista Grande Public Library, in Eldorado, for an entertaining presentation exploring the people, places, stories and curiosities that have made Santa Fe The City Different.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-about-santa-fe-the-city-different. Tickets are also available at the library.
Space is limited to 50.
All proceeds benefit the library.

Packed with surprising facts, historical insights, humor and fascinating characters, this talk is perfect for the curious—whether you’ve lived here 60 years or are only passing through. You’ll leave with new stories to tell and a deeper appreciation for the capital of New Mexico, one of the most distinctive cities in the world. Dr. Self will share photos, little-known facts, and memorable stories to offer a fresh perspective on a city many think they already know.

BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE AT https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-about-santa-fe-the-city-different

Libros of Enchantment: The 2026 SouthWest Writers Book Fiesta is a first-ever book fair from SouthWest Writers uniting readers and authors. Readers may meet local authors, buy their books, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a book comes to life. Authors may meet readers and other authors, sell their books, and learn more about their craft. The keynote speaker is local author and Tony Hillerman biographer James McGrath Morris. Panel discussions featuring other local authors will look at the genres of science fiction/fantasy, romance, crime/true crime, paranormal/horror, poetry, and memoir/biography.
Author tables in the bookstore are still available, as are sponsorship and supporter opportunities. Current sponsors are Silverleaf Farm & Farm Stand in Corrales, freelance artist Rebeccah Swanson, The Music of Creation by Paul J. Knight and Chris Allen, and the Author’s Guild.
SWW is a 40-plus year-old regional nonprofit organization for published and aspiring authors and has more than 400 members from across New Mexico and the southwest.