Special Collections

Closed For Renovations
Call (505) 768-5131 or email SpecialCollections@cabq.gov

423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-848-1376 
SpecialCollections@cabq.gov
Eileen O'Connell, Manager 

Directions:

The Special Collections Library is the Pueblo-style building at the northwest corner of Edith Blvd. and Central Avenue.

Parking:

On-street parking in the neighborhood is by permit only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Limited parking is available along Edith. Library customers are advised to pay close attention to parking signs and curb markings.

By Bus:

Route #66 Central Ave. Plan your trip here.

By Car:

Freeway Directions:
Take Interstate 25 to the Martin Luther King Jr Drive exit. Go west on MLK towards downtown. The first traffic signal past the Albuquerque Regional Medical Center (formerly St Joseph's Hospital) is Edith Blvd. Turn left onto Edith and go south two blocks.

Surface Street Directions:
Take Central Avenue to Edith Blvd NE. There is a traffic signal at the intersection. Parking is available along Edith and on other residental streets in the neighborhood.

While Special Collections is closed for renovations, much of the collection is located on the second floor of the Main Library, 501 Copper Ave NW.

The Special Collections Library of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Libraries houses research collections on genealogy and New Mexico history and culture. The 1925 Pueblo/Spanish Revival-style building is a registered Albuquerque landmark in the historic Huning-Highlands neighborhood. As a research library, materials are available for in-house use only. Photocopiers are available. Parking is available on Edith and other residential streets.

On-street parking in the neighborhood is by permit only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Limited parking is available along Edith. Library customers are advised to pay close attention to parking signs and curb markings.