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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 2nd 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.

Art Attack Challenge

Calling all tween & teen artists! Do you love making art? The Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is inviting youth artists to submit works of art in any physical medium to decorate the “Teen City” inside the Children’s Branch. Formerly known as, the young adult section.

Now is your chance to design a library space and stamp your mark in our library. OFPL is inviting youth artists from 9 to 19 years old to share original artworks for a two (2) year art exhibition. OFPL’s Resident Artist will work with youth artists to develop mood boards, facilitate immersive workshops, and provide resources to find your voice!

Submissions will be accepted from youth artists living within the Greater McKinley County region, including, McKinley, Sandoval, Cibola, San Juan, and Apache counties.

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

Tweens Who STREAM

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on May 24th at 4:00 PM to discover nuclear fusion.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 24th at 4:00 PM

Learn how nuclear fusion and radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a model.  STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Constellation Art

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 23rd at 4:00 PM

Learn to craft colorful and creative stories using your favorite constellations or create your own. We will then translate your constellation into a painting. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Optical Illusion

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 16th at 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop on optical illusions teaches you how to create 3D illusions by simply using ink and paper! Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Moss Painting

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 9th at 4:00 PM

With this low-cost and eco-friendly workshop, learn to create a moss painting that will provide oxygen for your space with minimal maintenance. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Acrylic Galaxies

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 2nd at 4:00 PM

Map out the cosmos in this interactive workshop by making your own galaxy using acrylic paint. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Fantasy Map Creator

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library April 25th at 4:00 PM. Let’s go on an adventure but wait, who has the map?

Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.

April 25th at 4:00 PM

Learn how to create your fantasy map utilizing beans, a pencil, and
watercolor paper. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Can’t make the in-person event? Watch the virtual workshop available on Facebook, @galluplibrary, and YouTube.

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

Rolled Paper Painting

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

April 18th at 4:00 PM

Add textural elements to your art. Learn the basics of rolling paper into workable art for future paintings.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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

Submarine Diorama

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

April 11th at 4:00 PM

Celebrate National Submarine Day by diving into this workshop as we learn how to create a working STEM submarine diorama.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

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