Life Café
Thursday, November 30, 4:00-5:30pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
There will be a Life Café Thursday, November 30, 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.
Digital Services Workshop
Monday, December 4, 3:00-5:00pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
The Silver City Public Library will host a digital services workshop on Monday, December 4, 3:00 – 5:00pm. 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, 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. Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org , 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .
Open Technology Lab
Monday, December 11, 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 Monday, December 11, 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 the New York Times. You’re invited to bring your device! Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org, 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .
Outsmart the Scammers
Monday, December 18, 4:00-5:00pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Join financial advisor Shaun Bird as he talks about how to protect yourself from scammers. He will go over common scamming scenarios, how to spot them, and what you can do to protect yourself. This event is free to the public. For more information visit silvercitypubliclibrary.org or contact the library at (575) 538-3672 or programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org .
Reading of A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
Friday, December 22, 3:00-3:30pm
Silver City Public Library
515 W. College Ave., Silver City
Join us as Marty Schindler and Kathleen Meehan perform a reading of the Truman Capote short story “A Christmas Memory.” This classic holiday tale is brought to life by two veteran readers. Contact the library at silvercitypubliclibrary.org , 575-538-3672, programs@silvercitypubliclibrary.org.