Traditional Navajo Food at Home

Join Jennifer Wheeler on OFPL’s Facebook LIVE stream, @galluplibrary, Friday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. for a traditional Navajo cooking class presented in Diné.

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

Virtual Fun Fridays

Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes! 

  • Friday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. – 2020 Trivia
  • Friday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. – Navajo Food & Culture Demonstration
  • Friday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. – Harry Potter Bingo

Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Crafty Kids – December 2020

Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

December 3rd, 2020 – Christmas Cards
December 10th, 2020 – Create your own Snow Globes
December 17th, 2020 – No-Sew Sock Snowmen
December 24th, 2020 – Gingerbread Houses
December 31st, 2020 – Mitten Monsters

Holiday & Virtual Card eMaking

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AT 4:00 P.M.
on Facebook live

TUNE in and CREATE something unique to send to family and friends this Holiday Season.

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

Dream Catchers

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 and can be requested below.

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month

Tune in on Monday, November 9th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on creating dream catchers. Learn how to create from start to finish dream catchers which is a protective talisman believed by the Native Americans to trap bad dreams and allow good dreams to filter through.

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

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

Crafty Kids – November 2020

Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

  • November 5th, 2020 – Cardboard Weaving
  • November 12th, 2020 – Paper Bag Scarecrow
  • November 19th, 2020 – Thanksgiving Handprint Turkey
  • November 26th, 2020 – BLACK FRIDAY PROJECT

Native Speaker Series

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL Native Speakers Series.  Introductions to the Zuni and Navajo Languages during the month of November.  Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Zuni (A:shiwi)

November 4th
Greetings

November 11th
Colors

November 6th
Counting

November 13th
Animals

Navajo (Diné)

November 18th
Greetings

November 25th
Colors

November 20th
Counting

November 27th
Animals

Wax Painting

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 and can be requested below.

⚠️ WARNING: Adult supervision required ⚠️

Tune in on Monday, November 2nd at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on melted wax painting. Using a heat gun we will melt crayons to create a unique piece work of art. Combine techniques to create high contrast imagery.

Creative Corner Episodes are available for viewing, visit YouTube, @galluplibrary.

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

⚠️ WARNING: Adult supervision required ⚠️

Creative Corner – Photo Transfer

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on learning the basics and application of photo transfer onto canvas, wood, metal, and more. Create personalized gifts for family or decorate your walls with unique photos.

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

Creative Corner – Still Life Painting

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to start a still life and apply basic painting techniques.

Roy Lichtenstein. Cape Cod Still Life. Pop Art. 1972.
Picasso. The Dessert Still Life. Post-Impressionism. 1901.

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