Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library every Wednesday at 3:00 PM for weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films.
Main Library 115 West Hill Ave.
May 4th at 3:00 PM
contact (1997)
2 hrs. 30 mins. • PG Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.
Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soirée virtually on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library for a film screening April 22nd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• 9:00 AM – Tree Care: Planting & Pruning (Virtual Workshop) Garden staff will discuss tips, and tricks for planting, maintaining, and promoting a healthy environment for tree growth. Presented by The Community Pantry & Hope Garden.
• 12:00 PM – Recycling 101 (Virtual Workshop) This workshop will discuss basic recycling and the differences between industrial, commercial, and residential recycling. Presented by the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council.
• 3:00 PM – Paint Pigments from Scratch (Virtual Workshop) OFPL’s Resident Artist will discuss how to turn plants into paint. Presented by Octavia Fellin Public Library.
• 3:00 PM – The Day the Earth Stood Still (In-Person Film Screening) Released in 2008 • 1 hr. 44 mins. • PG-13 An alien from another planet, accompanied by a giant robot, lands on Earth to eradicate the human race because of environmental damage inflicted by mankind on the planet.
Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.
April 22nd at 3:00 PM
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) Official Trailer (HD). OFPL does not own the rights to this video.
Fall into Autumn with Friends of the Library’s huge blowout book sale!! Meet our Friends at
El Morro Events Center Thursday, October 14th & Friday, October 15th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 16th 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The book sale inventory includes a large selection of gently-used books and audiobooks. Get a bag for $10.00 or become a Friend for $5 and receive a special discount. We will be accepting cash, local checks, or payment through Paypal.
Would you like a sneak peek into library events? Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, October 2nd, 16th, and 30th at 2:00 PM to catch conversations on various topics and hear about all of the exciting upcoming events at OFPL. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more Deep In the Stacks!
Would you like a sneak peak into library events? Join uson Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube on Saturday, September 4th & 18th at 2:00 PM to catch conversations on various topics and hear about all of the exciting upcoming events at OFPL. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more Deep In the Stacks!
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, and Youtube on Saturday, May 8th at 1:00 p.m. for an interview featuring Claudia Christian, star of Babylon 5 and author of various books.
In this special discussion, Claudia Christian talks about her time on the television show and other Hollywood productions. She also discusses her C3 Foundation, created to help people deal with addiction. Discover her books, other projects, and some fun facts.
Join us LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary on Thursday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. for a talk featuring Steven Gould, author of the Jumper series, and more.
We have all heard the phrase that the book is always better than the movie. Steven Gould knows the process of translating a book to the big screen. His popular book series Jumper has been made into a feature film and a television series. Find out the secrets of making your favorite book into a Hollywood production.
Kanopy is the library’s free movie streaming service. Learn how to access it and start watching films, documentaries, and more for free! Enjoy a weekend binge.
OFPL is hosting a week of Sci-Fi related programs and fun to celebrate. Check out our Sci-Fi collection of books and movies. Scan our social media each day for Sci-Fi facts and posts.
Then to wrap things up, on Friday, January 8th, join us for Fun Friday as we present Sci-Fi Triviaat 4:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for Sci-Fi prizes all week long.
