Tag: book

Deep in the Stacks!

Would you like a sneak peak into the weekly events at the library? Watch our newest virtual show!

Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to catch the latest talk on movies and books, and to hear about the exciting events coming next week. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more. So watch us every week and be our guest, Deep in the Stacks!

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

Deep in the Stacks!

Would you like a sneak peak into the weekly events at the library? Watch our newest virtual show!

Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to catch the latest talk on movies and books, and to hear about the exciting events coming next week. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more. So watch us every week and be our guest, Deep in the Stacks!

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

Word Generator Poetry Challenge

Join us on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary, every Friday at our new time, 5:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Facebook Live @Galluplibrary
Friday, April 2nd, 2021
Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Write your own poetry with our Word Generator poetry challenge!

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

On the Books: Land of Enchantment Book Award

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Friday at 11:00 a.m. to view episodes of On the Books: Land of Enchantment Book Award 2020-2021. Book nominees cater to the interests, appeal and development levels for students of grades K-12 with literacy quality and favorable reviews.

Premiere Dates:
● April 2nd, 2021 – Roadrunner (Reading Level K-3)
● April 9th, 2021 – Coyote (Reading Level 3-5)
● April 16th, 2021 – Lizard (Reading Level 6-8)
● April 23rd, 2021 – Black Bear (Reading Level 9-12)
● April 30th, 2021 – Voting! Who can vote and how?

Dial-A-Story – April 2021

Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear.

Entire month of April

Coming Soon! Virtual Authors Festival: Visual Storytelling

OFPL will launch its first Virtual Authors Festival this May!

2021 Authors Festival Theme:
Visual Storytelling

Help us kick off the summer by participating in visual storytelling and creativity during the entire month. We have presenters, filmmakers, artists, poets and authors from the Four Corners and beyond. Connect with us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to join the activities.

The fun begins May 1st with a photo scavenger hunt using the GooseChase app! Use game code 8ZMXP7 and show us your good side.

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

We READ, We TALK Book Club Zoom Discussions

OFPL’s Book Club is reading The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.

The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives.

Zoom discussions will be held:

Thursday, March 18th
Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 27th
Starts at 3:00 p.m.

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

We READ, We Talk Book Club Zoom Discussions

OFPL’s Book Club is reading The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.

The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives.

Zoom discussions will be held:

Thursday, March 18th
Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 27th
Starts at 3:00 p.m.

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

Blind Date with a Book

Did you put your trust in fate and choose a book from our Blind Date with a Book display during February?

Don’t forget to rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card included with each book and return the card to the book drop by March 15th to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook or Instagram pages @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing.

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

Dr. Seuss Inspired Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. to create a fun tie-dye doily using a coffee filter inspired by art from the Lorax followed by creating and painting your own Dr. Seuss character.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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