Tag: detective

Book Launch & Signing w/ James McGrath Morris

New York Times Best Selling Author James McGrath Morris, visits OFPL on Wednesday, December 8th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Wednesday, December 8th
Starts at 4:30 PM

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Join OFPL in welcoming the author of Tony Hillerman: A Life the first major biography of the groundbreaking mystery writer. The author of eighteen spellbinding detective novels set on the Navajo Nation, Tony Hillerman simultaneously transformed a traditional genre and unlocked the mysteries of Navajo culture to an audience of millions. His best-selling novels added Navajo Tribal Police detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee to the pantheon of American fictional detectives.

Author’s talk, book signing, and light refreshments.

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

Mystery at Toadwort School

Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 PM for a grand feast at the Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem.

Headmaster Professor Bumblebee, has invited all the students, teachers, and ghosts to present the school’s newest and most powerful artifact, the Philosopher’s Scone. This marvelous object provides an endless supply of baked goods to any witch or wizard with the strength to control it. The hour has arrived for the unveiling—but what is this? Can you solve this magical mystery at Toadwort?

Space is limited to 20 individuals. Register below to participate by Thursday, August 26th. All participants will receive a dinner zoom invitation, their character descriptions, and a coupon for FREE pizza.

Register to participate

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