Silver City Public Library January-February 2025 events for adults

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: Category: Local News Releases; 26 January 2025

Poetry Potluck
Friday, January 31, 3:00pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library

There will be a Poetry Potluck to wrap up the Winter Poetry Challenge on Friday, January 31, 3:00pm. Please bring your creativity and a finger food to share! Silver City and Grant County Poety Laureate Heather Frankland will lead a place-based poetry collage activity in which groups of participants will craft stanzas and combine them into a community poem. To learn more about library events, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Open Technology Lab
Wednesday, February 5, 3:00-5:00pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library

The next Silver City Public Library open technology lab will be Wednesday, February 5, 3:00pm-5:00pm. Anyone can drop in and ask any tech question, no registration required. Participants are invited to bring their own devices. For more information visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Growing Tomatoes in the High Desert
Thursday, February 6, 1:30-2:30pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library

There will be a workshop on growing tomatoes presented by the Southwest New Mexico Seed Library and Wild Rocket Gardens on Thursday, February 6 at 1:30pm. Are you curious about growing tomatoes successfully in our climate? Are you interested in developing climate-adapted tomatoes? In this free session we will discuss the challenges of growing tomatoes in our climate and how to mitigate them. Please register by sending your name and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 575-342-1189. To learn more about library events, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Selected Shakespeare Sonnets
Friday, February 14, 3:30pm
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
The Silver City Public Library will celebrate Valentine's Day with readings of "Selected Shakespeare Sonnets" on Friday, February 14 at 3:30 PM. The Silver City Sonnetiers will read sonnets chosen by the group. Light refreshments will be served. To learn more about Silver City Public Library events, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Computer Class-Basics
Wednesday, February 19, 3:00-5:00pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on Wednesday, February 19, 3:00-5:00pm, covering the most essential parts of computer usage for beginners such as mouse usage, keyboard usage, and file and folder structure. Class size is limited, so sign up in person at the library or over the phone at 575-538-3672.

Computer Class- Internet and Email Basics
Wednesday, February 26, 3:00-5:00pm

515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library

The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on Wednesday, February 26, 3:00-5:00pm, covering the basics of using email and internet, including internet safety tips. Class size is limited, so sign up in person at the library or over the phone at 575-538-3672.

Parent Support Group
Thursday, February 27, 4:00pm in conjunction with Roblox Club
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
Introducing a new opportunity for parents to meet, discuss, and support each other at the Silver City Public Library! The group will meet at the same time as Roblox Club, in the library children's area, so that there are activities for accompanying children to do. To learn more about Silver City Public Library events, visit www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.

Diving Deeply into Apache Family History with Ruben Leyva
Friday, February 28, 3:00pm, in person or virtual
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
Through generational stories of survival, cultural continuity, and sovereignty, Ruben Leyva, a PhD student in the Native American Studies Department at the University of New Mexico, emphasizes the enduring significance of his heritage. By honoring these stories, we celebrate the strength of the Gila and Mimbreño Apache, who have remained strong amidst profound challenges, grounding their future in the wisdom of their past. This presentation reflects the resilience and adaptability of Apache families navigating the region's histories of conflict and displacement, conveying a deep sense of belonging.

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