Creative Corner – Melted Crayon Butterflies

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library every other Friday at 3:00 PM. Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 16th at 3:00 PM

Decorate your walls with marbled butterflies using crayons.

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

Crafty Kids – Batman Cape

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.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 15th at 4:00 PM

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.

Teen Paint Night

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on September 14th & 28th at 5:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn basic and advanced techniques using acrylic paints!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 14th at 5:00 PM

OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Mythology. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute to the library space and leave your mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided.

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

Creative Corner – Ladybug Mandala Rock

Join us in-person at the Main Library every other Friday at 3:00 PM. Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

September 9th at 3:00 PM

Brighten up your home and garden by making your own ladybugs.

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

Crafty Kids – Grandparents Greeting Card

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.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 8th at 4:00 PM

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.

Creative Corner – Accordion Sketchbook

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Fridays at 3:00 PM. Get creative and make your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13 years and up.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 2nd at 3:00 PM

Tired of buying the same old style of sketchbooks for creating art? Learn how to make your own accordion-style sketchbook using paper, cardstock, cardboard, and glue.

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

Crafty Kids – Tissue Paper Painting

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.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 1st at 4:00 PM

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.

Creative Corner – Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Fridays at 3:00 PM. Get creative and make your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13 years and up.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 26th at 3:00 PM

Create your own miniature pieces of art to trade around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s CreativeBug class.

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

Crafty Kids – Squeegee Painting

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.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 25th at 4:00 PM

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.

Tweens Who STREAM – Build a Water Slide

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library on August 8th and 22nd at 4:00 PM for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 22nd at 4:00 PM

In this open-ended engineering activity, we will be using materials to plan a design and then construct a working water slide that will transport a toy figure without leaking water. 

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