To receive updates about activities for children at the library, join the children’s email list. All events are free, no registration necessary. Funding provided by the Friends of the Library.
Group tours and special group storytimes are available with advance scheduling; please call 575-538-3672 and ask for the Children’s Librarian.
“Beat the Clock” 60-Second Challenges – Drop-in
Friday, May 8, 12:00-4:30pm
Saturday, May 9, 10:00am-3:00pm
Monday, May 11, 9:00am-3:00pm
Drop into the library during open hours to try our 60-second challenges! Hold a tongue depressor in your mouth and stack as many dice as you can on the end. Roll dice in multiple cups until you get snake eyes in all of them — in under a minute. And more!
The challenges are available in the afternoon Friday, May 8; during open hours (10am-3pm) Saturday, May 9, and until mid-afternoon Monday, May 11.
Pokemon Card and Comic Book Trading/Gaming
First Saturday of the month, 10 AM – 12 PM
Whether you’re new to trading/gaming or a seasoned collector, Pokémon card trading is all about swapping cards to expand your collection. Comic book trading fans might enjoy this as well.
Chess Club
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00pm
Join us to play chess! All ages are welcome. Look for Chess Club every third Tuesday of the month this spring.
Babytime
Tuesdays, 10:00am
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Special thanks to Nancy Stephens of the Imagination Library of Grant County for leading Babytime!
Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Come for stories, songs, and more geared to ages 0-5 and their caregivers! Special thanks to our wonderful talented storytime volunteers!
Math Club
Wednesdays, 3:30pm
Join us for Math Club! Challenge yourself, refresh your math skills, and get homework help. Geared to children and teens, this event will be led by high school senior and library volunteer intern Malak.
Minecraft Club
To be scheduled
Drop in for Minecraft Club! We play on X-Box and laptops.
We have a shared Realm where we can play together. Contact Lillian if you have an interest in joining the Realm without visiting the library building. This event is geared to ages 6-12.
Services
Computers with internet and office programs are available in the children’s area. Log in with a children’s/youth library card or ask for a guest pass from the Circulation Desk. The children’s room also has two AWE Early Literacy Station computers for children ages 2-8 and one AWE AfterSchool Edge computer for ages 8-12. These computers have built-in games, no internet necessary.
The library also has new Launchpad tablets by Playaway that can be used inside the library. These tablets are durable and come pre-loaded with games, so internet is not necessary and loading times are quick. The library has tablets from Playaway’s STEAM Academy and Reading Academy that cover a range of activities and ages, for different skill levels and learning areas.
Need help with homeschooling? Need some practice with school. Educate Station is a free service that provides lessons and worksheet to help in a variety of subject for grades pre-k to fifth. educatestation.com/access/silver-city-public-library-nm
Homework and study help for students is available at BrainFuse HelpNow, an online service provided by the New Mexico State Library. BrainFuse is part of the El Portal resource portal.