Silver City Public Library October-November 2024 events for adults

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: Category: Local News Releases; 15 October 2024

Library Digital Services Workshop
Monday, October 21, 10:00am-11:30am

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

The Silver City Public Library will host a digital services workshop on Monday, October 21, 10:00am-11:30am. Learn how to use your library card to access free e-books; downloadable audiobooks; downloadable movies, TV, and music; language learning; and more. We'll cover setup for Libby, hoopla, Flipster, Kanopy, Rocket Languages, and free access to The New York Times. We'll discuss how to use Ancestry while in the library, too! No registration necessary. You're invited to bring your device! We suggest that you check to make sure your library card is up-to-date before the workshop. For more information visit 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..

Computer Class-Basics
Wednesday, October 23, 3:00-5:00pm

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

The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Not Dead Yet Club
Thursday, October 24, 11:00am-12:30pm

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

The Not Dead Yet Club is an end-of-life discussion group facilitated by Lisa Jimenez, a certified death doula. The group covers important topics such as memorials, burial, end-of-life options, home health care and hospice, estate planning, fears, and perspectives on afterlife. The Not Dead Yet Club is a welcoming space for learning and discussion about these significant matters, and all perspectives are valued. For more information visit 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..

Computer Class-Email and Internet Basics
Wednesday, October 30, 3:00-5:00pm

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

The Silver City Public Library will hold a computer class on Wednesday, October 30, 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.

Author Talk: Steven Havill
Friday, November 1, 3:00pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City

The library is pleased to host Steve Havill to talk about his latest book, Perfect Opportunity! Steven F. Havill lives with his wife of more than half a century, Kathleen, in Datil, New Mexico. A former high school teacher of biology and English, Havill is the author of more than thirty novels, including the Dr Thomas Parks historical mystery series, the long-running Posadas County police procedurals featuring retired Sheriff Bill Gastner and Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman, and several standalones. For more information visit 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..

Open Technology Lab
Wednesday, November 6, 3:00-5:00pm

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

The next Silver City Public Library open technology lab will be Wednesday, November 6, 3:00pm-5:00pm. Anyone can drop in and ask any tech question, no registration required. Participants are invited to bring their own devices. Look for this tech help opportunity on the first Wednesday of each month! For more information visit 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..

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