Tag: robot

Mars Rover Exploration

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Calling all space explorers! Join OFPL and guest presenter Darren Harvey in-person at the Children & Youth Library on July 22nd at 1:00 PM to learn about the Perseverance Mars Rover from an engineer who helped design it.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 22nd at 1:00 PM

Then, take on an engineering challenge as you design and build your own planetary rover out of pasta.

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

Mighty Chondria Kids – Robotic Engineering

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 2:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 16th at 2:00 PM

Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourages seeking out answers to questions about the natural world.

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

Design and Engineering with OFPL at Rio West Mall

Join OFPL inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby April 23 rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for SOME hands-on FUN! Try your hand at building robots and explore structural engineering as OFPL challenges you to build the tallest tower. Fun and entertainment for the entire family.

Rio West Mall, 1300 West Maloney Ave.

April 23rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

Scribble Bots at Rio West Mall

Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, January 22nd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to make scribble bots.

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave.

Saturday, January 22nd
Starts at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

These cool little science critters are made using a simple circuit, battery, and recyclables in a fun, STEM science activity.  Your Scribble Bot will move, wiggle forward, in circles, and scribble on the paper.

Supplies are provided in partnership with ¡Explora! 

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