Library events for February

SILVER CITY WEATHER

Tom Shelley for District 5 Commissioners

: Category: Local Events; 04 February 2019

The library will be closed on the following days:

Saturday, February 16 â€“ Monday, February 18 (Presidents' Day)

The Silver City Public Library regular hours are

Monday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Closed Sunday

Silver City Public Library, Concert Series: Sagit Zilberman Friday, February 1, 6:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. International jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Sagit Zilberman will perform and facilitate "Songs of Peace," an interactive global music workshop appropriate for family members of all ages. Zilberman introduces instruments such as the didgeridoo and space drum; she will play and sing songs from Israel, Argentina, Ireland, Africa, Australia, and the US. Audience members might be encouraged to participate with sounds and rhythms. This event is free thanks to the Friends of the Library! Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors will open at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before performance time.

Silver City Public Library, Minecraft Club Tuesday, February 5, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Libraries as Launchpads online info session Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-7:15pm, online at here. Have a business idea or want to reach more customers?

Libraries as Launchpads is coming to the Silver City Public Library! Join Creative Startups online on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:30PM to learn about the Libraries as Launchpads program. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: here. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Storytime Wednesday, February 6, 10:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Babytime Sing & Play Wednesday, February 6, 1:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Future Engineers Wednesday, February 6, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGOÂ® bricks, K'NEXÂ®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Little Artist Club Thursday, February 7, 10:30-11:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! On February 7 the craft will commemorate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, WildWorks Thursday, February 7, 4:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Library Arcade Saturday, February 9, 10:00am-1:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Territorial Charter Day: 49'ers Prospecting Club presentation and gold panning demo Monday, February 11, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. As part of the 2019 Territorial Charter Day festivities, the 49'ers Prospecting Club will give a presentation about the hobby of prospecting for valuable minerals. There will be a simple demonstration of gold panning. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Minecraft Club Tuesday, February 12, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Storytime Wednesday, February 13, 10:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Babytime Sing & Play Wednesday, February 13, 1:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Future Engineers Wednesday, February 13, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGOÂ® bricks, K'NEXÂ®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Little Artist Club Thursday, February 14, 10:30-11:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! On February 14 we will make heart fish. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, WildWorks Thursday, February 14, 4:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. On February 14 we will make light-up valentines. Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Minecraft Club Tuesday, February 19, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to play and explore collaboratively with Minecraft in a social setting. If you have a Minecraft account, bring your login information. If you do not, the library will provide a log-in for you. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Storytime Wednesday, February 20, 10:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Babytime Sing & Play Wednesday, February 20, 1:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Future Engineers Wednesday, February 20, 4:00-5:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Creative construction and experimenting fun with LEGOÂ® bricks, K'NEXÂ®, Strawbees, and more! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Tech Workshop: Internet and Privacy Thursday, February 21, 10:00am-12:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on privacy settings and how to use the Internet safely. Contact Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Little Artist Club Thursday, February 21, 10:30-11:30am, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Little Artist Club offers creative fun for children ages 5 and under! On February 21 we will make penguins. Free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, WildWorks Thursday, February 21, 4:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Tech Workshop: Email Friday, February 22, 2:00-4:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Adult Education Services will lead a workshop at the library on how to use email professionally. Contact Adult Education Services at 575-574-5101 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Silver City Public Library, Library Arcade Saturday, February 23, 10:00am-1:00pm, 515 W. College Avenue, Silver City. Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary. Contact the library at 575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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Fri Nov 01 @ 5:00PM - 07:00PM
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Fri Nov 01 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM
A Guide to Raptor Identification - WNMU Harlan Hall

Sat Nov 02 @10:00AM - 03:00PM
Day of the Dead Documentary Film Festival - Silco Theater

Sat Nov 02 @11:00AM -
Silver City Museum Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos - Silver City Museum Courtyard

Sat Nov 02 @11:30AM -
Arte Chicano Exhibit Features Indigenous-Inspired Art - Silver City Museum Courtyard

Sat Nov 02 @ 4:00PM -
New York Comes to Silver City - SC Starlight Theatre

Sat Nov 02 @ 7:00PM -
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