Tag: Gallup

Nebula Coasters

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 and to request supplies go through the Online Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, January 4th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on learning how to create colorful and functional nebula coasters for you to use around your home. Use glossy subway tiles, permanent markers, and rubbing alcohol.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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.

Virtual Escape Room 2

The time for another virtual escape room is here! Last time you narrowly escaped the Library. Now a whole new challenge awaits. Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time?

Access our digital escape room collection on our website http://ofpl.online or through social media @galluplibrary. Escape Room 2 will be posted beginning Saturday, January 2nd. Registration is not required, play anytime at home.

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

Totally True Series

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL Totally True series where we’re exploring the OFPL non-fiction collections in books and online. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

Premiere dates:

Wednesday

  • January 6th, 2021 – Bomb by Steve Sheinkin 
  • January 13th, 2021 – Generation Brave by Kate Alexander
  • January 20th, 2021 – Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
  • January 27th, 2021 – We Say #neveragain

Friday

  • January 1st, 2021 – Opposing Viewpoints
  • January 8th, 2021 – Gale eBooks
  • January 15th, 2021 – NewsBank
  • January 22nd, 2021 –  Gale In Context
  • January 29th, 2021 – Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government

What is This Thing? New Technology Q&A

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. 

Did you get new technology for Christmas and have no idea how to set it up or use it? Join us for a live question and answer session where we will look at new holiday tech and take your questions. Get help or just talk about the great features your new device has to offer.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30th AT 4:00 P.M.

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing on YouTube, @galluplibrary.  

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

Photography 101

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 and can be requested below.

Tune in on Monday, December 28th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on learning the basics of photography. Learn the basic functions of a phone, digital, and film camera. Everything from framing portraits to a balanced exposure.

Send in your questions to learn more about your device.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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

Bullet Journal 101

Join OFPL on Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 26th at 1:00 p.m. for a workshop perfect to bring in the New Year!

Let’s start a new habit together. Create your own bullet journal to keep track of days, water intake, binge-worthy shows, best new music, and more. Request your bullet journal making materials below:

Online Request Form

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

Design Anything, Print Anywhere

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. 

Learn how to use a free online desktop publishing program to make anything you need. From flyers to pamphlets and even logos, learn to create and publish anywhere.

Wednesday, December 23rd at 4:00 p.m.

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing on YouTube, @galluplibrary. 

Visit our YouTube Channel HERE.

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

Collage Painting

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 and can be requested below.

Tune in Monday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on collage painting. Learn how to make a collage below. We will then apply to collage to make a basic sketch on canvas then continue and create a painting based on the print collage.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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