Tag: fiction

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.

Book Talk with Brian Lee Young

Join OFPL LIVE on Facebook @galluplibrary or Zoom for a book talk with Brian Lee Young on Wednesday, November 10th at 2:00 PM, author of Healer of the Water Monster.

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When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer. Still, he loves spending time with Nali, and with his uncle Jet—though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him.

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

Author Talk W/ Judy Prescott Marshall

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet author Judy Prescott Marshall Live on Zoom Friday, July 9th at 1:00 PM Judy Prescott Marshall writes non-fiction and contemporary fiction stories that explore womens’ struggles and their journey.

Join the Zoom LIVE session HERE
Friday, July 9th at 1:00 PM

Marshall will discuss her book process, character development, and read the first chapter of her latest book, Still Crazy. Engage in the conversation on Zoom or LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary with an interactive Q&A session and FREE giveaway.

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

Sci-Fi Fest 2021

Sci-Fi Day is Saturday, January 2nd.

OFPL is hosting a week of Sci-Fi related programs and fun to celebrate. Check out our Sci-Fi collection of books and movies. Scan our social media each day for Sci-Fi facts and posts.

• Sci-Fi Scavenger Hunt on Instagram
• Sci-Fi Fest 2021 Daily Photo Challenge on Instagram
• Monday, January 4th at 4:00 p.m. – Creative Corner: Nebula Coasters
• Tuesday, January 5th at 4:00 p.m. – Sci-Fi Talking Tuesday
• Thursday, January 7th at 4:00 p.m. – Crafty Kids: Recycled Cereal Box Spacecraft
• Friday, January 8th at 4:00 p.m. – Sci-Fi Trivia

Then to wrap things up, on Friday, January 8th, join us for Fun Friday as we present Sci-Fi Trivia at 4:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for Sci-Fi prizes all week long.

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

Big Library Read

Borrow the featured title ‘The Darwin Affair’ by Tim Mason with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection August 3rd through 17th.

The Big Library Read is the world’s largest digital book club and gives us an opportunity to read the same digital title simultaneously. Join millions of others around the globe in reading this historical fiction thriller eBook or eAudiobook.

OFPL readers can solve the mystery of the Darwin Affair by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/. 

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

*BONUS: Use #BigLibraryRead for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet from @OverDriveLibs