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.
Boundaries and Bracelet Making with SASS
Thursday, May 28, 3:00-5:00pm
Drop into the library to make bracelets! All supplies provided, thanks to the Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services Child Advocacy Center.
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!
Arcade – Minecraft and more
Tuesday, June 9, 3pm
Thursday, July 16, 10am
Join us for gaming on Playstation, X-Box, and laptops.
We have a shared Minecraft 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.
Pokemon Card and Comic Book Trading/Gaming
<First Saturday of the month, 10 AM – 12 PM> May break for June and July
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
To be scheduled in the fall
Join us to play chess! All ages are welcome. Look for Chess Club every third Tuesday of the month this spring.
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.