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Mad Scientists – Jellyfish Lanterns

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Calling all teens! Something is brewing in the Mad Scientists laboratory. Join OFPL in-person at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library on June 10th at 3:00 PM for Mad Scientists STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 10th at 3:00 PM

Bring the wonder of the ocean into your décor by making jellyfish lanterns perfect for an at-home reading space.

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

Crafty Kids – Balloon Car Challenge

OFPL X-STREAM 2022

Join us at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 9th at 4:00 PM

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

Tweens Who STREAM – Drops on a Penny?

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL at The Children’s Branch every Tuesday at 3:00 PM for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 7th at 3:00 PM

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

Creative Corner – Beach Resin Diorama

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 13-years and older.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 6th at 4:00 PM

Learn the basics of epoxy resin to create a 3D beach diorama.

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

Crafty Kids – Aquarium Builder

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 2nd at 4:00 PM

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

Art Attack Challenge

Calling all tween & teen artists! Do you love making art? The Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is inviting youth artists to submit works of art in any physical medium to decorate the “Teen City” inside the Children’s Branch. Formerly known as, the young adult section.

Now is your chance to design a library space and stamp your mark in our library. OFPL is inviting youth artists from 9 to 19 years old to share original artworks for a two (2) year art exhibition. OFPL’s Resident Artist will work with youth artists to develop mood boards, facilitate immersive workshops, and provide resources to find your voice!

Submissions will be accepted from youth artists living within the Greater McKinley County region, including, McKinley, Sandoval, Cibola, San Juan, and Apache counties.

art attack challenge details

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

Paint Pigments from Scratch

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

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YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 30th at 4:00 PM

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Learn how to make paint pigments from southwest plants. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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

Constellation Art

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 23rd at 4:00 PM

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Learn to craft colorful and creative stories using your favorite constellations or create your own. We will then translate your constellation into a painting. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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

OFPL and Explora! at Rio West Mall

Join OFPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on May 21st from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for hands-on activities exploring genetics.

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave.

May 21st from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Who do you look like? Have you ever wondered why some people like cilantro and others think it tastes like soap? Explore these questions, virtual reality goggles provided by OFPL and other fun activities!

Take home DNA extraction kits while supplies last.

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

Optical Illusion

Join us at the Main Library, on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 16th at 4:00 PM

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This interactive workshop on optical illusions teaches you how to create 3D illusions by simply using ink and paper! Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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