This Week @ OFPL

There are many exciting programs happening at the library this week, and we hope to see you there! We would especially like to highlight a couple special events happening this week:

• Our teen cooking class happening this Thursday - it will be taught by a chef from the NTU culinary program, and participants will be making Elevated Rice Krispy Treats.

• Our all-ages book cover bingo event happening this Friday - join us for literary fun and refreshments for the whole family.

See below for more information.

Monday, June 5

An energetic story and song time for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. Today we will be reading stories and singing songs about friendship and kindness.

Today storytime will be outside, located in the courtyard to the west of the Children's library (weather permitting).

Join us for a hands-on science time aimed at kids ages 6-11! Today, we will be exploring examples of collaboration in the natural world in a series of stations.

Tuesday, June 6

After a forest tribe of cotton-candy-colored, shock-headed trolls discover that they're the new favorite gourmet treat for King Gristle, the unlikely duo of bubbly Poppy and worrywart Branch must rescue their friends from the royals' chef.

PG - 1 hour 32 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, June 7

An energetic story and song time for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. Today we will be reading stories and singing songs about friendship and kindness.

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

Celebrate National VCR Day!

After a freak accident causes all the tapes in a video store to be erased, an employee and his pal decide to make their own no-budget re-creations of various hit movies.

PG-13 - 1 hour 41 minutes

Thursday, June 8

Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to join us for a special culinary class taught by Chef Sheila Begay, CSC from the Navajo Technical University's culinary arts program. Today participants will be making Elevated Rice Krispy Treats!

Participation will be limited, so we are requiring advance registration; however there still are spots available.

Kids and adults of all ages are invited to join us as we make pipe clearner animals!

Friday, June 9

Unwind from a busy week! Get up and Game 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.

Let's play bingo! All ages are welcome to join us for this classic game, with the twist that you'll be looking for book covers instead of numbers and letters. Small prizes will be awarded to winners, and refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, June 10

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us for an open-ended time of creative experimentation and learning with our Makerspace equipment. Learn how to create 3D objects using CAD software and how to operate our 3D printers.