Irish Dance Demonstration

Get your jig on Wednesday, March 17th at 1:30 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for an Irish Dance Demonstration featuring step instructions for you to learn some moves yourself!

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

Virtual Crafts Hangout

Join us on Saturday, March 13th at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of chatting and crafting on Zoom!

Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, painting, sewing, drawing, and more.

Register to participate HERE
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 12 th .

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

Natural Deodorant

Join us on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Natural Deordorant

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 Tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. unrefined shea butter
• 1/4 c. arrowroot starch/flour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda
• 6 drops lavender essential oil
• 6 drops grapefruit essential oil
• OPTIONAL: 1 drop tea tree essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place coconut oil and shea butter in a glass bowl or jar and place the bowl/jar inside a medium saucepan.
  2. Add water to the saucepan (enough to surround the bowl/jar but not to overflow it) and bring to a boil.
  3. As water is heating up, ensure to stir coconut oil and shea butter and continue to do so until it melts.
  4. Once melted, add in arrowroot starch, baking soda, and essential oils.
  5. Place in a 3-ounce jar and allow to cool at room temp or in the fridge (will harden faster in the fridge) until it’s reached a solid-state.
  6. Cover with lid until used.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1. Wet underarms slightly (this helps with even application)
2. Spoon out a pea-sized amount with a wooden scoop or with fingers and rub between fingers before applying directly to underarms.
3. For a regular day, one application in the morning should be fine. For hotter days, workouts or if you’re particularly sweaty, feel free to reapply as needed.

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

2-Hour Virtual Zumba Class

Join OFPL on Saturday, February 27th at 12:00 p.m. for a special 2-hour Zumba class hosted by OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor Joshua Whitman with guest instructor: Alicia Santiago.

Register below and participate virtually from home.

Register HERE.

Registration is limited to 100 participants.

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

Mythology Trivia

Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Friday, February 26th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of mythology trivia.

Brush up on your cultural myths or learn new ones as we look into origin stories and the zodiac from around the world. Discover mythology of Native American, Chinese, Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and more!!

Go to kahoot.it day of game to play in real time. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.

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

Formatting Research Papers

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 24th AT 4:00 P.M.

Do you have a research paper coming up and are not sure how to organize it or get started? Follow our tips to get organized, create a proper citation page, and more!

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

Virtual Zumba Class

Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor.

Visit Joshua Whitman’s Zumba page for full virtual class sessions

Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs.

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

Basic Figurative Drawing

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, February 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to learn the basics of figurative drawing as we dissect the human body into form and shape using charcoal in this interactive workshop.

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

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

Homemade Rosewater & Face Toner

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Homemade rosewater & Face Toner

INGREDIENTS:

Homemade Rosewater:
• 7 Organic Roses
• 1.5 L Distilled water (enough to cover the rose petals)

Homemade Rosewater Face Toner:
• 1 Tbsp. Pure Rosewater
• 4 Tbsp. Distilled Water (or enough to fill your spray bottle)
• 1 – 2.5 oz. spray bottle

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove petals from stems and run them under luke-warm water to remove any leftover residue.
2. Add petals to a large pot and top with enough distilled water to just cover (no more or you’ll dilute your rosewater).
3. Over medium-low heat bring the water to a simmer and cover.
4. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until petals have lost their color and are pale pink.
5. Strain the mixture to separate the petals from the water.
6. Discard petals and place water in a glass jar to store.

Benefits of Rosewater?

• Helps balance the pH of the skin
• Soothes skin irritation
• Reduces redness (has anti-inflammatory properties!)
• May reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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

Pokémon Go!

Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Friday, February 19th at 4:00 p.m. to participate live in a get up and move event.

Play Pokémon Go with us live on Twitch, @ofpl_streams while we walk around the neighborhood, visit stops, ask trivia questions, and more! Get pumped up before the big world wide Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto event on Saturday, February 20th. Even if you don’t play Pokémon Go You can walk around your neighborhood and enjoy the company and exercise.

Visit https://pokemongolive.com/en/events/tour/kanto/ to learn more about the game.

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