Manga Club: Drawing Manga Characters

Learn how to draw your own manga characters like Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), in this interactive workshop by learning the basics at the Children’s Branch on Friday, February 14th and 28th at 4:00 p.m.

All supplies provided.

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

Examples of Masashi Kishimoto’s illustrations for Naruto.

Virtual Reality Basics

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. for an interactive program on emerging Virtual Reality (VR) technology. 

VR technology is on the rise with improvements making the technology more affordable. Learn the basics of how this technology works and how it can be used for education, development, and entertainment.

Get hands-on with this technology while learning the technical specs.

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

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Film & TV Script Writing Workshop

Need assistance writing a script for your book trailer? Explore and learn scriptwriting. Must attend one (1) workshop to be eligible for a competition prize.

Join us at the Main Library every Thursday in February at 5:00 p.m.

The workshop is in conjunction with the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. Register below.

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

Bullet Journal 101

Get organized!

Join us at the Main Library on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. for an interactive workshop and learn more about bullet journaling.

Keep yourself organized this upcoming year with monthly and weekly calendar layouts. Design your own pages to keep track of your Netflix tv shows, water consumption, and more.*Supplies provided.*

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

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Workshop

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, December 10th and December 31st at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.

Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.

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

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Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be’iiná – The Navajo Lifeway will hose a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class/Spin-Off on the third Friday of every month.

Don’t miss the next class on Friday, November 15th at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and snacks. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.

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

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Workshop

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, November 5th and November 19th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.

Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.

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

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Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Intensive

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.

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Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Intensive

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.

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy from YouTube.