Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with OFPL at the Rio West Mall near Hobby Lobby on Saturday, October 30th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a Sugar Skull decorating party!
There will also be books, computer access, and library card sign-up.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL Live on Zoom or Facebook, @galluplibrary, on Friday, October 29th at 4:00 PM.
Put your knowledge to the test with a Halloween-themed trivia afternoon. Learn about historical events, tidbits, and other fun facts about Halloween. The top three contestants will be eligible to win Halloween-themed prizes.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Learn how to recycle your old dolls to create your own dead head planters.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 PM to make self-care products. Watch our previous self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:
Ingredients:
• Wick
• Small Jar
• Beeswax pellets
• Orange, Cinnamon, Clove, & Ginger Essential oil
Instructions:
1. Place a wick in a small jar.
2. Pour the beeswax pellets into a medium heat-safe container and melt in the microwave on 30-second bursts, stirring between each one. You can also use a double boiler.
3. Add your desired fragrance oil, essential oils, or spices.
4. Stir for one to two minutes to fully incorporate.
5. Carefully pour the wax into the jar up to the shoulder. Make sure the wicks are in the center of the jars, and hold for a few seconds so they stay in place.
6. Let the candles set for at least two hours to solidify.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Come one, come all for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Meet virtually with a descendant of Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker, author of the 1987 Gothic Horror novel, Dracula. Join OFPL Live on Zoom or Facebook @galluplibrary to meet Shanna Stoker on Wednesday, October 20th at 1:00 PM.
Shanna will discuss the astonishing revelation of her family lineage and dive into her knowledge of the supernatural. The owner of The Ghoulish Garb, she makes custom apparel and tarot decks. Learn how to use Ancestry.com to trace your family genealogy at your library.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Get ready for Halloween by making a pumpkin diorama. Create a spine-chilling scenic view within a pumpkin perfect for the upcoming Halloween festivities.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Friends of Octavia Fellin Public Library will be electing officers on Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 PM at El Morro Events Center immediately following the book sale.
For more information on how to become a Friend email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.
Register at ofpl.online for a copy of Reservation Restless by Jim Kristofic now through October 16th.
As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created.
Zoom discussions will be held in November and will include the author himself!
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a unique experience.
Submerge yourself in a cooking demonstration featuring Mexican Street Tacos. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Friday, October 15th at 4:00 PM to learn how to create easy and authentic carne asada street tacos your family will enjoy!
Want the recipe beforehand? Request it ahead of time using our Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL for a wicked and spooky time as we host our second Bookmark Design Contest featuring the theme “Monster Mash.”
OFPL is challenging the community’s creativity to design Halloween-themed bookmarks. Create your own haunted houses, creepy crawlers, and more! Pick up a paper submission from the Main Library or the Children’s Branch or submit at ofpl.online. All art mediums welcome!
Winners will be selected in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-11, 12-18, 19+ and will receive a certificate of recognition, professional bookmark prints, and a gift card. Submission deadline is Friday, October 15th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 18th.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.