Be an Architect Challenge

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.

Environmental Recycled Art

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 p.m. 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.

Tune in on Monday, April 19th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day by creating a unique piece of art using recyclable material such as paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, bottle caps, and more!

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE.

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

Giving Thanks Bulletin Board

Stop by the Children’s Branch for the entire month of November to show your love, admiration, and appreciation to those that you care about. Fill out a colored leaf and place it on our thankful tree.

Watch the leaves fall outside but out leaves grow during the entire month.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Creative Coding

Interested in leaning how to do basic coding? Attend a workshop to create code based programs such as art, games, interactive environments, and more! Join us at the Main Library on Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m.

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

Learn more about generative art by watching this short video. Provided by YouTube.