Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights, and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to explore all that the library has to offer. Visit your library at ofpl.online to register for a free library card and be entered in a prize drawing.
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.
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.
Join us on Facebook LIVE @galluplibraryevery Friday at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!
To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a live trivia event. Test your knowledge of Women’s History from historical figures to modern-day pioneers. Download the Kahoot It! App from your play store or jump in on the website kahoot.it and watch on Facebook Live.
VisitYouTube, @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.
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.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us at Main Library from Monday, November 18th through Thursday, November 21st featuring films that are directed, produced, or written by Native Americans from various tribes and nations.
The films feature Native American historical context, comical context, and/or contemporary subject matter.
Trace the role of violence in and around Native American traditions. How common is land displacement and outright theft?
Runtime: 31 mins.
The Great Native American Civilizations (2005)
Explore the variety of civilizations in North America before European contact. Learn about the ways of life, government, economy, religion, and laws of the early Native Americans.
Runtime: 19 mins.
Warriors of Joy (2014)
Every Year in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Mardis Gras Indian tribes gather on the Sunday closest to St. Joseph’s Day to celebrate their pride and joy.
Runtime: 7 mins.
Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) (2017)
On her last day, Ruby faces the inescapable remnants of alcoholism, family, and culture.
Runtime: 10 mins.
It’s Not Free: Part 1 (2016)
This film is dedicated to all past, present, and future WATER PROTECTORS!!! Stop the genocide of indigenous peoples and STOP the destruction of SACRED SITES.
Runtime: 5 mins.
Five Dollars (2016)
“Five Dollars” shows the ugly truth of the effects of colonialism on indigenous families on the reservations in the United States.
This film tells the story of Native Americans who are striving to revitalize their languages.
Runtime: 41 mins.
Native American Healing in the 21st Century (1999)
Provides a narration of many Native American ancient forms of healing and therapy and how they are now being embraced again and accepted by modern physicians and scientists.
Victor’s father left when he was a boy, and he now learns that his father just died, and his mother sends him to collect the ashes. He is only able to make the trip with Thomas’ help, however, and there is a condition that is difficult for him to accept: Victor must swallow his pride and take Thomas with him.
Runtime: 1 hr. 29 mins.
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy from YouTube.com
Celebramos el mes de la herencia hispana con diversión y juegos. Únase a nosotros en la sucursal de los niños el sábado 28 de septiembre a las 4:00 p.m. para aprender el juego Loteria y ganar premios!
Envíe un correo electrónico a childlib@gallupnm.gov o llame al 505-726-6120 para obtener más información.
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with fun and games. Join us at the Children’s Branch on Saturday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. to learn the game Loteria and win prizes!
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
American Library Association provided graphic. 2019.
Film and video productions can vividly depict the impact of censorship on individuals and society. A First Amendment film festival for Banned Books Week will be hosted in the Meeting Room of the Main Library.
Join us for film screenings based on book titles that have been censored.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Film Screenings:
Footloose (2011)
Monday, September 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
City teenager Ren MacCormack moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.
A drama set in New Mexico during WWII centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village.
In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.
Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to have books removed from libraries shelves and from classrooms. The OIF tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services. Overall, 483 books were challenged or banned in 2018.
A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials.
Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2019) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Traditionally the ALA releases a Top Ten List within the State of America’s Libraries Report each April. This year 11 books were selected, since two titles were tied for the final position on the list, and both books were burned by a religious activist to protest a Pride event.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
