About

Library hours:

SundayClosed
Monday9:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday9:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday9:00am-6:00pm
Friday10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday10:00am-3:00pm

You can find us at 515 West College Avenue, Silver City, New Mexico 88061.

Call: (575) 538-3672     |     Email: ref@silvercitypubliclibrary.org

Holiday closures:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2026

President’s Day: Monday, February 16, 2026

Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026

Memorial Day: Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, 2026

Juneteenth: Friday, June 19, 2026

Independence Day: Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 4, 2026

Labor Day: Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026

Veteran’s Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26 through Saturday, November 28, 2026

Christmas: Thursday, December 24 through Saturday, December 26, 2026

Mission

The mission of the Silver City Public Library is to:
● Provide access to information and ideas
● Foster literacy, life-long learning, and creativity
● Connect people to each other and the wider world
● Strengthen our communities

Vision

The Silver City Public Library is a gateway to the knowledge and information needed to sustain a healthy, thriving community.

Values

● Accountability: We are honest and responsible stewards of our resources.
● Service: We assist everyone with courtesy, kindness, patience, and respect.
● Equality and inclusivity: We provide free and equal access to services, resources, and programs. We believe in equality of access and opportunity.
● Knowledge: We believe in the importance of curiosity, access to information, and learning for personal and community growth.
● Place: We believe in the importance of providing a welcoming place for people to connect with each other and explore independently.
● Essential Resource: We believe that libraries are integral to our communities.

Library Policies

Policies for library services, how to use the library, and more.

Library Staff
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