This Week @ OFPL

It's hard to believe we are already in the last week of our summer reading program! Thank you all so much for your participation.

Don't miss out on the End-of-Summer-Reading Party this coming Saturday! See below for more information.

We would also very much appreciate your feedback on our summer reading program. Would you please take a few minutes to give us feedback using this form?

Monday, July 24

Join us for a special presentation by Storm Usrey of New Mexico Game and Fish!

Come learn about some of the wildlife species that can be found in New Mexico by looking at some scientific specimens of antlers, horns, skulls, pelts, and pictures.

Note: This program is replacing our usually scheduled story time today. While everyone is welcome at this program, it will probably be most engaging for ages 6 and up.

Eureka! - Lego City Earthquake

4 PM at the Children & Youth Library

Eureka! is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) program for kids ages 6 to 11. Join us for this hands-on activity as we learn about types of earthquakes and the way that engineers design buildings to withstand them.

Tuesday, July 25

Kidz Cinema - Luca (2015)

1 PM at the Children & Youth Library

Luca experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides with his newfound best friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

PG - 1 hour 46 minutes

Learn how to play chess, or improve your game! Every Tuesday, we will have a lesson on developing your tactics and strategy. All ages are welcome.

Wednesday, July 26

An energetic story and song time for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. This month we are reading stories and singing songs about neighborhoods and communities.

Kids and adults ages 6 and up are invited to explore the OFPL Makerspace equipment, which currently includes a 3D printer, button maker, and many engineering and STEM kits.

Celebrate National Soccer Day, which is on July 28!

This biopic of Brazilian soccer star Pelé recounts his youth in the slums of São Paulo and his rapid ascension to the national team, where, at the age of just 17, he helped lead the squad to their first ever World Cup victory in 1958.

PG - 1 hours 47 minutes

Thursday, July 27

Kids and adults of all ages are invited to join us as we turn summer break into summer fun with this one-of-a-kind pool noodle horse.

Join us for a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures.

Friday, July 2

Join Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be´ iinà – The Navajo Lifeway – for a weaving workshop! Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in the traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning.

Please bring your own weaving materials and projects to work on.

Join us for a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures.

Unwind from a busy week! Get Up and Game All Together Now with video games and fun for the whole family including the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Kinect and Oculus virtual reality!

Learn how to play chess, or improve your game! Every Tuesday, we will have a lesson on developing your tactics and strategy. All ages are welcome.

Saturday, July 2

Go out with a bang for the end of summer! Join us at Fox Run Golf Course for entertainment, food, games, and more at our “All Together Now” Block Party! Our activities will include games, face painting, and an inflatable water slide and bouncy house. Brian Young, author of Healer of the Water Monster and Heroes of the Water Monster will be in attendance! We will also be drawing names for our summer reading grand prizes, which include an Oculus VR headset, a drone, and a bicycle!

Sunday, July 3

Join us for a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures.