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Spring into STEM

Join us on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary every Friday at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Friday, March 5th
Livestream on Facebook LIvE
Spring into STEM

Unleash your inner scientist with all the supplies you need for 12 different STEM activity kits available at OFPL using the Supply Request Form all month long. We will be demonstrating the water wheel activity included in the kit.

Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

On the Books: Women’s Herstory Month

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of On the Books: Women’s Herstory Month where we’re exploring Women’s History through authors and works in our collection. Videos are posted Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

March 5th, 2021 – Shirley Chisholm
March 12th, 2021 – Elizabeth Peratrovich
March 19th, 2021 – Pirate Queens
March 26th, 2021 – Fanny Lou Hamer

Crafty Kids – March 2021

Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

March 4th, 2021 – Animal Newspaper Art Collage
March 11th, 2021 – Shamrock Suncatchers Craft
March 18th, 2021 – Clothespin Dinosaurs Craft
March 25th, 2021 – Shrinky Dinks Craft

Make the Most of Google Drive

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for FREE computer classes.

Wednesday, March 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
Make the Most of Google Drive

Learn how to make use of Google Drive and all of the different tools available. Use Google Drive as your home base for documents and pictures.

Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the LIVESTREAM course.

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

Every Child Ready 2 Read

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready 2 Read series where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.

Premiere Dates:
● March 3rd, 2021 – Sounds
● March 10th, 2021 – Letters
● March 17th, 2021 – Descriptions
● March 24th, 2021 – Questions and Conversations
● March 31st, 2021 – Concepts and Ideas

Tech Short Tuesday

Join us on Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. for How-to tech shorts.

It is tax season and the perfect time to learn where to get forms and tips for getting tax help.

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

Talking Tuesday

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

In honor of Women’s Her-story Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3 – 5 minute video about the influential women in your lives and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community.

EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!

Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Blind Date with a Book

Did you put your trust in fate and choose a book from our Blind Date with a Book display during February?

Don’t forget to rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card included with each book and return the card to the book drop by March 15th to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook or Instagram pages @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing.

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

Dr. Seuss Inspired Art

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. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. to create a fun tie-dye doily using a coffee filter inspired by art from the Lorax followed by creating and painting your own Dr. Seuss character.

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

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

Collaborative Art Mural

Create with other community members to make a beautiful hanging mural for OFPL.

All of March

Receive one (1) six-inch square Mandala coloring page. Return your coloring page by Friday, April 9th at 5:00 p.m. and watch a time-lapse video of our collaborative art mural being pieced together. Supply kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form while supplies last.