Tag: skill

Chess Club

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join the chess club at OFPL!

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM  at the Children & Youth Library.  Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday we will learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday we will compete in a tournament-style format. Prizes will be awarded!

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

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM

Every Saturday at 12:00 PM

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.

Chess Club

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join the chess club at OFPL!

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM  at the Children & Youth Library.  Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday we will learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday we will compete in a tournament-style format. Prizes will be awarded!

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

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM

Every Saturday at 12:00 PM

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.

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.

Grow with Google Career Scholarship

Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project management, user experience design -no college degree or relevant experience required.

Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through September 15th, 2021.

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

Sensory September

Join us on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary for fun sensory activities you can do at home for everything from learning the alphabet to improving motor skills.

Tune in on Facebook & Youtube
@galluplibrary at 11:00 a.m.

Every Wednesday

  • September 2nd – Shaving Cream Alphabet
  • September 9th – Pom Pom Sorting
  • September 16th – Smell Challenge
  • September 23rd – Tissue Paper Process Art
  • September 30th – TP Troll Haircuts

every Friday

  • September 4th – Playdough Counting
  • September 11th – Lava Bottles
  • September 18th – Sensory I Spy
  • SEptember 25th – Letter Matching

Battle of the Brains Trivia Night – February

Compete with other members of the community in a battle of the brains!

Join us for Downtown Night Out at Sammy C’s on Saturday, February 29th at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of trivia. Discover many fun facts and win great prizes!

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

Crafty Kids – February

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, February 6th – Love Bugs (Make Yarn Love Bugs for your Valentine).
  • Thursday, February 13th – Dove of Peace (Make doves in memory of Martin Luther King).
  • Thursday, February 20th – Conga Drums (Make your own drum inspired by the African and Cuban Conga Drums and Dances).
  • Thursday, February 27th – Paper Plate Weaving (Create your own basket with this weaving project).

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

Sew What? Embroidery

Ring in the new year with a new skill!

Come by the Children’s Branch on Saturday, January 11th  and 25th at 2:00 p.m. to learn basic embroidery stitches you can use to decorate your duds! All supplies provided.

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