Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!
Virtual Fun Fridays
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OFPL On the Books: Black History Month
Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the On the Books: Black History Month where we’re exploring Black History through the authors and works in our collection Videos are posted Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Premiere dates:
- February 5th, 2021 – Christopher Paul Curtis
- February 12th, 2021 – Mildred D.Taylor
- February 19th, 2021 – Jacqueline Woodson
- February 26th, 2021 – Nikki Grimes
Chess League
Chess League is back with online play Friday, February 5th at 4:00 p.m. Please register ahead of time by emailing childlib@gallupnm.gov.
Internet access will be needed for play on lichess.org.
Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Crafty Kids – February 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.
- February 4th, 2021 – Colored Salt Jars
- February 11th, 2021 – Valentine Jewelry Craft
- February 18th, 2021 – Boat Craft
- February 25th, 2021 – No Sew Sock Worm
Basic Instagram
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course.
Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.
WEDNESDAY, February 3rd AT 4:00 P.M.
Learn about the basics of Instagram. We will cover what it is, how to create an account, link to Facebook, and how to start posting.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
OFPL Every Child Ready 2 Read
Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready to Read where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Premiere dates:
- February 3rd, 2021 – Sequence Songs
- February 10th, 2021 – Counting Songs
- February 17th, 2021 – Movement Songs
- February 24th, 2021 – Narrative Songs
Virtual Zumba Class
Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor.
Visit Joshua Whitman’s Zumba page for full virtual class sessions
Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Recycled Glass Jar Terrariums
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, February 1st at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop in recycling old glass jars to create terrariums in this hands-on workshop. Start out the new year with a fun new hobby.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
DIY Stress Relief Ball
Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 1st at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.
Ingredient list is available below:
DIY Stress Relief Ball
INGREDIENTS:
• Balloons
• Corn starch
• Water
• Water bottle
• Food coloring (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix a cup of water with two cups of cornstarch. Stir until goopy. You should feel resistance when stirring quickly, and no resistance when stirring slowly. This is because the oobleck mixture is a non-newtonian fluid and turns solid when pressure or force is applied.
2. Pour the oobleck mixture into the water bottle.
3. Attach the opening of the balloon to the top of the water bottle. Flip over and squeeze the contents into the balloon until full.
4. Taking care not to let any air bubbles get into the balloon, take the balloon off and tie it in a knot.
5. Take another balloon and cut the end off. Wrap this over the filled balloon to cover up the knot and add more durability.
ALTERNATIVE Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
• Materials
• Mesh
• Balloon
• School Glue
• Detergent
• Pigment
• Twine
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix school glue and pigment together.
2. Add in detergent and mix until thick slime consistency.
3. Use a funnel or cut up water bottle to add slime into balloon
4. Cut out mesh and wrap around balloon.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Valentine Art Swap
Show a little love for your neighbors with an art swap. Pick up a 6”x6” canvas board using the library’s Supply Request Form and return with your completed artwork by Friday, February 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Pieces will then be redistributed and you will receive an original work from a fellow neighbor. All mediums welcome.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.