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Chess Club – November 2022

Join the chess club at OFPL! Every Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 PM at the Children & Youth Library. Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

Tuesdays & Fridays in November

  • Each Tuesday we will learn and practice chess theory and strategy together.
  • Each Friday we will compete in a tournament-style format. Prizes will be awarded!

All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event.

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

Lawn Chess

Join OFPL at the playground on the west side of the Children’s Branch Friday, August 13th at 4:00 PM for Lawn Chess. We’ll be playing with giant pieces measuring over 1 foot tall! Masters and beginners alike are welcome to join us for this fun spin on the classic game.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Chess League – July 2021

Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE Friday, July 2nd at 3:00 PM for chess league. Novices and experts alike are invited to battle it out on the chessboard using lichess.org.

To register email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Chess League – April 2021

Join us on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary, every Friday at our new time, 5:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Facebook Live @Galluplibrary
Friday, April 16th, 2021
Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Chess League is back with online play. Please register ahead of time by emailing childlib@gallupnm.gov. Internet access will be needed for play on lichess.org.

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

Chess Club – March

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us a the Children’s Branch on Friday, March 6th and March 20th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies.

Meet others who love the game and build connections! Club meets on the first and third Friday of the month.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Chess Club – January

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game.

Join us at the Children’s Branch on Friday, January 3rd and January 17th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies. Meet others who love the game and build connections!

Club meets on the first and third Friday of the month.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Chess Club – December

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 3rd and December 17th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies.

Meet others who love the game and make connections! Refreshments provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

OFPL does not own this video. Courtesy from YouTube.

Chess Club – November

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at Children’s Branch on Tuesday, November 5th and November 26th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies.

Meet others who love the game and make connections! Refreshments provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Chess Club – October

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, October 1st and October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies. Meet others who love the game and make connections! Refreshments provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

OFPL does not own the rights to video. Provided by YouTube.

Chess Club – September

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, September 3rd and September 24th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies. Meet others who love the game and make connections!

*Refreshments provided.*

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.