This Week @ OFPL

Summer is nearly here, and we here at the library are so excited about our summer reading program, which includes fun activities for people of all ages as well as the opportunity to log your summer reading and activities for awesome prizes!

To log your summer reading and activities, you have the option of using paper logs or a web/mobile application called Beanstack. For more information about Beanstack, click here and check out the video below:

Check out the exciting programs and activities taking place at the library the rest of this week! Don't miss these special events:

• Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 2
• Chess Tournament on June 3
• Adult Cricut Class on June 3

See below for more information. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, May 31

An energetic story and song time for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. Today our story time will be on the theme of food!

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

Biopic about World War II Army medic Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who refused to take a life or even carry a weapon. Doss was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for saving the lives of 75 soldiers on the battlefields of Okinawa.

Rated R - 2 hr. 18 min. 

Thursday, June 1

Kids and adults of all ages are invited to join us as we make kindness keychains!

Friday, June 2

Come celebrate the beginning of summer with us in the courtyard to the west of the Children & Youth Library! Enjoy an ice cream bar or a popsicle as you create art with sidewalk chalk, blow bubbles, and play outdoor games. You can also register for our Summer Reading Program if you haven't yet.

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.

Saturday, June 3

K-12 students and adults are invited to join us for an end-of-the-school-year chess tournament. Registration opens at 9:00 AM (you can also pre-register online at bit.ly/gochess23), and the first round begins at 10:00 AM with five rounds being played throughout the day. The game format will be 20 minutes with a 5-second delay.  Prizes will be awarded!

Join us for a class on how to use a Cricut cutting machine to create professional, beautiful designs and lettering. Create your own project to take home with you!