Tag: Native American Heritage Month

Creative Corner – Dreamcatchers

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

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November 25th at 3:00 PM

Learn how to create your own dreamcatcher using wire, suede lace, string, beads, and more as well as its history and significance to the indigenous people.

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

Holiday Closure – Thanksgiving Holiday

The Octavia Fellin Public Library and the Children & Youth Library will be closed November 24th through November 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 24th to November 26th
Thanksgiving Holiday

OFPL Closure

During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be available at ofpl.online featuring downloadable magazines, e-books, audiobooks, streaming movies, virtual programs, and many other resources.

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

Kidz Cinema – Brother Bear (2003)

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Saturday at 2:00 PM for weekly family-oriented film screenings.

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

November 19th at 2:00 PM

Brother Bear (Native American heritage month)

2003 | G | 1 hr. 25 mins.
When a young Inuit hunter needlessly kills a bear, he is magically changed into a bear himself as punishment with a talkative cub being his only guide to changing back.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Creative Corner – Beaded Rosettes

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

November 18th at 3:00 PM

Learn beading basics to create your own indigenous-inspired rosette.

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

Midweek Matinee – Catch the Fair One (2021)

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

November 16th at 4:00 PM

Catch the Fair one (Native American Heritage Month)

2021 | NR | 1 hr. 25 mins.
A former champion boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Crafty Kids – Circular Cardboard Weaving

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.

November 10th at 4:00 PM

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, create a circle loom with recycled cardboard to design a rug.

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

Supply Request form

Big Library Read – A Snake Falls to Earth

OFPL members of all ages can experience the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club, with a Newbery Award-winning young adult novel.

November 2nd to November 16th

From November 2nd to 16th, booklovers with a valid library card can join thousands of others around the globe by borrowing Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to Earth, from your public library. Card holders may read the ebook and audiobook for free without waiting on the Libby app or by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com.

Readers can then discuss online at https://biglibraryread.com/join-the-discussion/.

Libby by OverDrive. Download the app through your app store.

New Mexico OverDrive
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Libby by OverDrive

Learn more about A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger.

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

Sand Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on 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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Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, November 29TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month by making your own sand painting. Traditionally sand paintings are used in ceremonial practices but we will be using the fundamentals to create a unique painting.

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

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

Thanksgiving Closure

The Octavia Fellin Public Library will be closed starting Thursday, November 25th through Saturday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.

During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be open at ofpl.online featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines, streaming movies, virtual programs and many other resources.

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

Basket Weaving

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on 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.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, November 22nd
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month by crafting baskets. Many cultures around the world turned local resources into functional baskets.

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