Kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive as well as calligraphy techniques.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class on the third Friday of every month beginning October 18th at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ms. Becenti is a lifetime weaver from Coyote Canyon who learned about weaving from her mother as a child. Her interest and inspiration in weaving peaked after taking weaving classes at Ft. Wingate Boarding School.
Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in the traditional Navajo style. Methods for improving weaving techniques as well as different rug designs and tools used will be discussed. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Two con women – one low rent and the other high class – team up to take down the men who have wronged them.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Main Library on Monday, October 14th by creating a beautiful dreamcatcher and other crafts. Dreamcatcher workshops will be at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library. other indigenous crafts will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Supplies will be provided.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
OFPL and Bushido Kenkyukai proudly presents Taiko, a traditional Japanese musical art, taught through lecture and demonstration individuals learn about Taiko history, terminology, and Japanese culture and etiquette.
Join us at the Children’s Branch on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. for an interactive musical experience.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with us at the Main Library on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 p.m. and experience a visual journey. Regional artist Diana Molina will present the spirit of New Mexico’s heritage through symbols and iconographic representations, sometimes with a distinctly modern twist. Her photographic collections illustrate popular symbols and also some less familiar female icons.
Email mdchavez@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information
FREE money for college expenses? Join the Money Club at the Children’s Branch on:
To learn more about college success and money. Meet up with friends and have some pizza!
*Each session in October covers the same material.*
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
The story of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout prone students to learn calculus.
Kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive as well as calligraphy techniques.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!
This month we’re going full STEAM ahead with projects focusing on science and engineering.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.