Tag: maker

Mighty Chondria Kids – Fizzing Lemonade

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making. October’s theme is Kitchen Chemistry: delicious, edible STREAM activities that will help you learn about the properties of matter.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 10th at 4:00 PM

Learn all about chemical reactions as you mix ingredients to create your own lemony carbonated drink! 

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

Crafty Kids – Pasta Suncatcher

Join us in person at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 6th at 4:00 PM

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

Supply Request form

Tweens Who STREAM – Edible Rock Cycle

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making. October’s theme is Kitchen Chemistry: delicious, edible STREAM activities that will help you learn about the properties of matter.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 3rd at 4:00 PM

In this hands-on activity, see what happens to Starburst candies when they are subjected to heat and pressure.

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

Creative Corner – Hojalata Tin Art

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library every other Friday at 3:00 PM. Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 30th at 3:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own tin art, or hojalata.

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

Crafty Kids – Collage Skeleton

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

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 29th at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

supply request form

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

Teen Paint Night

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on September 14th & 28th at 5:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn basic and advanced techniques using acrylic paints!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 28th at 5:00 PM

OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Mythology. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute to the library space and leave your mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided.

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

Tweens Who STREAM – Block that Noise

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 26th at 4:00 PM

Design sound-insulating containers and measure how well they work using a sound measuring device.  Learn how sound waves can be reflected, absorbed, and transmitted.

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

Creative Corner – Marbled Clay Dish

Join us in-person at the Main Library every other Friday at 3:00 PM. Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

September 23rd at 3:00 PM

Create a reusable dish out of oven bake clay.

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

Crafty Kids – Paper Plate Elephants

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

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 22nd at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

supply request form

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

Mighty Chondria Kids – Build a Pan Flute

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 19th at 4:00 PM

Learn how to make a homemade pan flute using straws! Explore the properties of pitch and write their own songs.

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