Basic Block Printing

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

MONDAY, December 6th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Learn how to create a block print of linoleum. Block printing is a technique for printing text, images, or patterns used since 220 AD. Inspired by a CreativeBug class from the Sarah Matthews collection.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

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

Crafty Kids – December 2021

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Premiere Dates:

  • December 2nd, 2021: Stuffed Gingerbread Man 
  • December 9th, 2021: Paper Plate Snowman 
  • December 16th, 2021: Pinecone Christmas Ornament
  • December 23rd, 2021: Yarn & Stick Christmas Tree 
  • December 30th, 2021: Stitched String Art

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

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

Family Storytime

Join us in person every Wednesday at 11:00 AM inside the Children’s Branch for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! Age 0-4.  

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

Mitten Tree

In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs to decorate our Mitten Tree!

Entire Month of December

Donations will be accepted throughout the month of December and will benefit the children & families served by McKinley County. Help provide our community with warm hands and warm hearts.

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

Unwrap the Gift of Reading

Begin the holiday cheer early by unwrapping the gift of reading! Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Rate it by filling out the card with each book.

Entire Month of December

All cards that are returned by January 14th will be entered in a prize drawing. Post a picture with your book on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag us @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing.

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