Tag: computer literacy

Hour of Code – Introduction to Scratch

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 7th at 4:00 PM

Learn the basics of a visually-based type of coding called block coding, as well as how to use the free programming interface Scratch.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Boost your Business Growth through Brand Building

Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom or in-person at the Main Library on May 5th at 10:00 AM for brand building. When you hear the word, brand what do you think of? Is it just a compelling logo or tagline? How does your brand impact your business bottom-line?

LIVE on Zoom
-OR-
In-Person at the Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 5th at 10:00 AM

This Partner Digital Series workshop hosted by Google and Canva, will be exploring what makes a strong brand, why it’s important for your business, and how to create a style guide and brand kit to build better brand consistency and attract more customers.

zoom registration

Register for the Zoom session at community.grow.google/s/event/a0r6R000008IW1N/workshop-20220505 or visit us in-person at the Main Library.

Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Google Career Certificate Scholarship

Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management, or User Experience (UX) design -no college degree or relevant experience required.

Learn the skills to be job-ready in six months with opportunities to over 1.3 million jobs and an average starting salary of $63,600 per year.

Apply for a scholarship now through April 30th, 2022.

Apply for a scholarship

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Coding 101: Pi Art

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, MArch 14th AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate National Pi Day by learning basic computer coding skills to turn Pi 3.141592+ into a work of art.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Grow with Google: Work Smarter with Google’s Productivity Tools

You already use Google Workspace, Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, and more.

Now what? Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom or in-person at the Main Library on Tuesday, February 15th at 3 PM.

Live on Facebook @galluplibrary
Tuesday, February 15th
Starts at 3:00 PM

Live on Zoom

-OR-

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

In this Partner Digital Series workshop, you’ll learn productivity tips to help you work faster and smarter, how to organize emails into tasks in one step, use voice-to-text typing in Docs, create Calendar work blocks to manage your time, and more.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Basic Skills Refresh

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

September 21st at 4:00 PM
Basic Skills Refresh

Refresh your skills! The phrase use it or lose it applies here. If you have lost some of your basic knowledge about computers and want a refresher, join us for this live and in person session.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Is This For Real?

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

September 7th at 4:00 PM
Is This For Real?

There is a lot of information and/or misinformation online. How can you tell what is fact and what is fiction? We will show you how to verify your information and make sure you are not falling victim to misinformation.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Back to School Resources

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

August 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Back to School Resources (In-Person)

It is back to school time and the OFPL has some resources to make the transition easier. Join us for a live in-person class or on Facebook Live to learn about the different tools available to you and your student at the library.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

3D Printing Basics

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube on Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 PM to learn how to create your own 3D projects.

Design your own bubble wands, Dungeons & Dragons dice, or small figurines. Send your completed project files to ofplprints@gmail.com to get them printed at the Library.

Be sure to include your name and contact information in your email so we can contact you once your 3D print is ready to be picked up. 3D Prints must not exceed 8 cubic inches.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

August 17, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Resume & Cover Letter Help (In-Person)

Resumes and cover letters are your opportunities to impress! Let us help you create your best resume and cover letter for this important job process. Learn about OFPL resources and get feedback to help you land your dream job. Join us in-person or on Facebook Live.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.