Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.
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.
Do you love making art? OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit creative work in any medium to decorate the youth library using the theme: “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Life After a Pandemic” Now is your chance to contribute to the library space and stamp your mark on OFPL.
Submission deadline is July 22nd. Visit below for more guidelines.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL in-person at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library on June 24th at 4:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn how to paint with acrylics.
In this first workshop, participants will learn how to make a color wheel and learn other basic painting techniques. OFPL is hosting an open call for artworks to hang in Teen City at the Children’s Branch.
We encourage our tweens and teens to decorate using the materials and techniques learned from this first workshop. Supplies will be provided to those in attendance.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL in-person at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library on June 17th at 3:00 PM to celebrate Shark Week 2022. Are you a shark aficionado? Test your knowledge in a shark-themed trivia showdown.
Teams or Individuals welcome! Compete for prizes!!
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
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.
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.
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.
Calling all foodies! Test your skills in the kitchen in our Cook the Book challenge.
Join OFPL LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday, January 21st at 4:00 PM to try a new recipe! Follow along as we replicate a random recipe from one of our cookbooks. Recipes are available using the Supply Request Form.
Snap photos of your plated food and post your results on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag us, @galluplibrary to join the challenge!
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on 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.
Join the challenge to create one art piece a day using a letter from the alphabet. Create a work of art starting with the letter of the day using any medium. Inspired by Daily Practices workshops from CreativeBug. Color Pencil Daily Practice & Marker Daily Practice
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL at the Outside by the Playground at Children’s Branch on Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM to learn more about engineering and physics.
OFPL challenges you to build various structures to test weight distribution, weather factor, and more! Learn how engineers create bridges and skyscrapers that stand against environmental and human factors with a supplemental book list provided prior to the event.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.