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Glow Science

We’re doing family-friendly science experiments that glow in the dark, light up and change color!

Stop by the Children’s Branch on Saturday, February 29th at 3:00 p.m. To make blacklight paintings, glow bugs, and color-changing slime.

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

Crafty Kids – February

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, February 6th – Love Bugs (Make Yarn Love Bugs for your Valentine).
  • Thursday, February 13th – Dove of Peace (Make doves in memory of Martin Luther King).
  • Thursday, February 20th – Conga Drums (Make your own drum inspired by the African and Cuban Conga Drums and Dances).
  • Thursday, February 27th – Paper Plate Weaving (Create your own basket with this weaving project).

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

January Film Series – Abominable

Wednesday, January 8th at 5:30 p.m.

Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Synopsis:

Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want it for their own needs.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Rating: PG
  • Duration: 1 hr. 37 mins.
  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Crafty Kids – January

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, January 2nd, 2019 – I Have a Dream
  • Thursday, January 9th, 2019 – Genie in a Bottle
  • Thursday, January 16th, 2019 – Around the World in 80 Minutes
  • Thursday, January 23rd, 2019 – Dream Catchers
  • Thursday, January 30th, 2019 – Story in a Box

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

Crafty Kids – December

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, December 5th, 2019 – Styrofoam Christmas Trees
  • Thursday, December 12th, 2019 – Christmas Stockings
  • Thursday, December 19th, 2019 – Tissue Roll Christmas Ornaments
  • Thursday, December 26th, 2019 – Bottle Cap Crafts

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

Crafty Kids – October

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

This month we’re going full STEAM ahead with projects focusing on science and engineering.

  • Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 – Mexico Coco Suns
  • Thursday, October 10th, 2019 – Maracas
  • Thursday, October 17th, 2019 – Day of the Dead Puppets & Sugar Skull Masks
  • Thursday, October 24th, 2019 – Tin Can Halloween Craft
  • Thursday, October 31st, 2019 – Trick or Treat Bags

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