Silver City Public Library October-November 2023 events for adults

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Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023

Life Café
Thursday, October 26, 4:00-5:30pm

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


There will be a Life Café Thursday, October 26, 4:00 – 5:30pm to discuss death at the Silver City Public Library, facilitated by certified death doula Lisa Jimenez. The Life Cafe will explore topics including conversations with loved ones; advance directives and other planning tools; green burials; estate planning; life celebrations; home funerals, Hospice and more. There is no intention to lead people to specific actions, conclusions, products or services. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org  or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .

Southwest Word Fiesta: Katharine Holabird reading and discussion
Saturday, October 28, 10:00-11:00am

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

Join us for a presentation by award-winning author Katharine Holabird. Author of the Angelina Ballerina books, her works are adored by children the world over, and her newest series Twinkle is set to be a classic in the making. Katharine will be talking about the inspiration behind her works, the process of creating picture books, and she’ll read from a new Angelina chapter book! Katharine will join us via Zoom, but attendance is possible in person at the library or virtually. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89810782131  .


Southwest Word Fiesta: Science Fiction panel Brown, Czerneda, Foster, Greene
Saturday, October 28, 11:30am-12:30pm

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

Alan Dean Foster, R.W.W Greene, Julie Czerneda, Ness Brown
Masters of the genre discuss the current status of Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction. Participants can attend in-person of virtually. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87021427998  .

Southwest Word Fiesta: Fiction panel Ray, Reeves, Teja
Saturday, October 28, 2:30-3:30pm

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

Fiction Panel: Ray Ring, Ramona Reeves, Ed Teja

Authors read from their work and discuss their stories, writing fiction outside of the mainstream. Participants can attend in-person of virtually. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89656764374  .



Open Technology Lab
Wednesday, November 1, 3:00-5:00pm

Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
The Silver City Public Library will host an open technology lab on Wednesday, November 1, 3:00 – 5:00pm. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be available to answer all types of technology questions. We can get you started on free library digital services like e-books on Libby, streaming on Hoopla, Flipster digital magazines, Rocket Languages, and Comics Plus. You’re invited to bring your device! Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org, 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org

Book Talk: Deputy Death
Friday, November 3, 3:00pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
On Friday November 3, at 3:00pm the Silver City Public Library will host Mar Bartlett to speak about the memoir of her late husband Barty Bartlett. The book, entitled Deputy Death, relates Bartlett’s experiences as a traffic accident investigator and long-time Sheriff’s Deputy in Maryland. Deputy First Class Barty Bartlett was an officer of the law, protector, skilled accident investigator, devoted family man and a ghost whisperer. In his memoir, DFC Bartlett recounts tales from a career spent investigating and reconstructing traffic accidents to find the truth hidden in the twisted remains. From the hilarious to the heart dropping, these are the stories of how DFC Barlett became Deputy Death. To learn more, visit  silvercitypubliclibrary.org  or call 575-538-3672.

Library Concert: Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist, at the Silco
Thursday, November 9, 4:00pm

The Silco Theater
311 N. Bullard St., Silver City
On Thursday, November 9, at 4:00pm classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at the Silco Theater in a free concert sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Peter Fletcher is an American classical guitarist based in Detroit and New York City. Peter offers an audience friendly, solo recital including repertoire that runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 20th Century. This season’s program includes works from Bach, Jean-Baptiste Besard, Giuliani, Paganini, Manuel Ponce, and more. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .

Book Talk: Kris Neri’s latest mystery Magical Mushrooms
Monday, November 13, 3:00pm
Silver City Public Library, 515 W. College Ave., Silver City

Kris Neri will read from Magical Mushrooms and talk about the Samantha Brennan & Annabelle Haggerty Magical series. She’ll also be happy to answer any writing-related questions. She will sell and sign copies of her books. Magical Mushrooms is the third adventure in the award-winning, humorous Samantha Brennan & Annabelle Haggerty Magical Mystery series, featuring a quirky, confused psychic who teams up with a contemporary Celtic goddess hidden within the FBI.
Kris Neri’s novels have been honored by such prestigious awards as the: Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Lefty, International Book Award, and New Mexico-Arizona Book Award. Her novels have been honored with three Lefty Award nominations for humor. She is a four-time New Mexico-Arizona Book Award winner for her own novels, and books to which she's contributed. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .

Computer Class-Basics

Wednesday, November 15, 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, November 15, 3:00-5:00pm. This will be a very basic class covering the most essential parts of computer usage for beginners such as mouse usage, keyboard usage, and file and folder structure. Class size will be limited to eight people maximum. Sign up in person at the library or over the phone at 575-538-3672. Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org, 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .

Computer Class-Email and Internet Basics

Wednesday, November 29, 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, November 29, 3:00-5:00pm. This class will cover the basics of using email and internet, including internet safety tips. Class size will be limited to eight people maximum. Sign up in person at the library or over the phone at 575-538-3672. Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org, 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .

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