Open Technology Lab
Wednesday, March 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, March 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 silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or
Poetry Reading with Mark Widrlechner
Friday, March 7, 2:30pm
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
The Silver City Public Library will host a poetry reading by Mark Widrlechner on Friday, March 7 at 2:30 PM. A career horticulturist, Mark discovered his affinity for poetry after his retirement from the US Department of Agriculture. His creative writing often focuses on the natural world, as seen through the eyes of a careful observer of Nature, in both the Midwest and the world of Southwestern deserts and woodlands. Many of his poems bridge actual experiences with old memories or spiritual connections. Mark divides his time between Ames, Iowa and Silver City. To learn more about Silver City Public Library events, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.
Clara Belle Williams documentary showing with producer Christian Valle
Friday, March 14, 3:00pm
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Silver City Public Library
The Silver City Public Library will host a free public showing of the documentary Clara Belle Williams: New Mexico Pioneer in Education produced by KRWG Public Media on Friday, March 14 at 3:00 PM. Film producer Christian Valle will give introductory remarks and hold a question and answer session after the film. Clara Belle Williams was the first African-American student to graduate from the New Mexico College of Agriculture & Mechanic Arts (what is now New Mexico State University), in 1937. Williams taught at the Booker T. Washington School in Las Cruces for more than 20 years, during a time when Las Cruces's public schools were segregated. Clara Belle's three sons, Jasper, James, and Charles obtained medical degrees and later founded the Williams Clinic in Chicago. To learn more about Silver City Public Library events, visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or call 575-538-3672.
Computer Class-Basics
Wednesday, March 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, March 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.
