Ostara has arrived! Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library on March 21st at 4:00 PM to make your own seed starter pot! The Spring Equinox is a time of fertility, rebirth, and renewal. Make a seed starter pot and discover how to use the seed library at OFPL! Learn more about spring celebrations from across the globe.
Join us in-person at the Main Library every other Friday at 3:00 PM. Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.
Octavia Fellin Public Library 115 West Hill Ave.
September 9th at 3:00 PM
Brighten up your home and garden by making your own ladybugs.
Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and Spirit Farm in-person at the Community Pantry on May 21st at 11:00 AM for garden storytime.
The Community Pantry & Hope Garden 1130 Hasler Valley Rd.
May 21st at 11:00 AM
Spirit Farm will present a special storytime and puppet show followed by a tour of the Community Pantry grounds. Learn more about services and programs provided to our community.
Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soirée virtually on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library for a film screening April 22nd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• 9:00 AM – Tree Care: Planting & Pruning (Virtual Workshop) Garden staff will discuss tips, and tricks for planting, maintaining, and promoting a healthy environment for tree growth. Presented by The Community Pantry & Hope Garden.
• 12:00 PM – Recycling 101 (Virtual Workshop) This workshop will discuss basic recycling and the differences between industrial, commercial, and residential recycling. Presented by the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council.
• 3:00 PM – Paint Pigments from Scratch (Virtual Workshop) OFPL’s Resident Artist will discuss how to turn plants into paint. Presented by Octavia Fellin Public Library.
• 3:00 PM – The Day the Earth Stood Still (In-Person Film Screening) Released in 2008 • 1 hr. 44 mins. • PG-13 An alien from another planet, accompanied by a giant robot, lands on Earth to eradicate the human race because of environmental damage inflicted by mankind on the planet.
Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.
April 22nd at 3:00 PM
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Official Trailer (HD). OFPL does not own the rights to this video.
Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube on Wednesday, March 30th at 12:00 PM. Learn the fundamentals of starting your own garden, tips, and tricks to have a successful growing season.
Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden LIVE on Zoom or Facebook @galliplibrary on Friday, March 25th at 4:00 PM. Learn about the benefits of incorporating compost into your garden.
Join OFPL at the playground on the west side of the Children’s Branch Friday, August 13th at 4:00 PM for Lawn Chess. We’ll be playing with giant pieces measuring over 1 foot tall! Masters and beginners alike are welcome to join us for this fun spin on the classic game.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 PM 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 using the Supply Request Form.
Tune in on Monday, July 19th at 4:00 PM make your own garden fairy house using recycled materials. Inspired by Tails & Tales of Summer Reading 2021.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE.
Join us on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary, every Friday at our new time, 5:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!
Attend a Harry Potter themed Herbology 101 class and learn about beneficial plants to increase your physical and mental health. We will review general plants that help reduce stress levels, anxiety, depression, and calm the mind for more restful nights. Then learn about Southwest plants, their benefits, and how to identify them in the wild.
Email jwhiman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
