Big Library Read

Borrow the featured title Reverie by Ryan La Sala with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection.

OFPL is connecting their patrons with millions of readers and a compelling young adult ebook during the next Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 2nd through 17th, readers’ secret dreams can become a reality when they borrow and read the debut novel Reverie from their public library.

Cardholders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app.

Brief Synopsis:
Inception meets The Magicians in the most imaginative YA debut of the year!

All Kane Montgomery knows for certain is that the police found him half-dead in the river. He can’t remember how he got there, what happened after, and why his life seems so different now. And it’s not just Kane who’s different, the world feels off, reality itself seems different…MORE

READ THE FULL SYNOPSIS HERE

Reverie.
Publish December 2019.
By Ryan La Sala.

Cardholders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app.

Author Ryan La Sala.
Photo Credit: Lauren Takakjian.
Circa November 2019.

Author Bio:
Ryan La Sala has always lived on the partition between the real and unreal. He writes about surreal things happening to real people, and his stories are almost always queer. His first book, Reverie, focuses on the worlds we build within ourselves—our dreams and our delusions—and how they warp our reality.

Learn More About the Author HERE

Cardholders can borrow the ebook or audiobook without waiting by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app.

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

Virtual Halloween Trivia

Join OFPL Live on Facebook @galluplibrary on Friday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. for Virtual Halloween Trivia to win some great prizes!

We’ll be quizzing YOU on the quirky facts, myths and legends that embody Halloween in the Southwest–from local ghost towns to La Llorona and beyond. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!

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

Job Searching & Resume Writing

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates are available for live stream classes. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th AT 4:00 P.M.

Virtual job hunting can be a challenge. Learn how to navigate the internet and make the most of your online search. We will also look at ways to access resume help from home.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Creative Corner – Photo Transfer

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on learning the basics and application of photo transfer onto canvas, wood, metal, and more. Create personalized gifts for family or decorate your walls with unique photos.

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

Self-Care Saturday

Join OFPL Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary on Saturday, October 24th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY cosmetics with inexpensive ingredients. You can find the majority of ingredients at local stores like Wal-Mart, Albertsons, & La Montana Co-Op.

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

Each ingredient list is available below:

Avocado Face Mask

Ingredients:
• 1/2 med-large avocado
• 1–2 tsp. raw, local honey
Optional: 2 tbsp. rolled oats

Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Wash your face with a cleanser, dry, and then apply the mask liberally to the face and neck.
3. Let sit on your face for 20 minutes.
4. Wash the mask off your face and follow-up with your typical skincare routine.

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

Whipped Body Lotion

Ingredients:
• 1/2 c. organic shea butter
• 3 Tbsp. organic coconut oil room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. vitamin E, Jojoba or Argan oil
• 5–6 drops food grade essential oil I suggest lavender, lemon or Frankincense
Optional: 2 Tbsp. witch hazel

Instructions:
1. Combine everything with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Store in an airtight, glass container.

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

Caffeine Eye Serum

Ingredients:
• 1/4 c. ground organic coffee
• 1/3 c. sweet almond oil
• 2 Tbsp. castor oil
• Dropper bottle
• Cheesecloth or nut milk bag

Instructions:
1. Combine the sweet almond oil and the coffee in a glass jar.
2. Cover with a lid and let sit on the counter for a week to infuse.
3. Using your cheesecloth or nut milk bag (that’s what I used), strain the infused oil into a bowl, you might have some small coffee residue that gets through and that’s just fine.
4. Add the castor oil to the bowl and stir to combine.
5. Using a small funnel, pour the oil into your dropper bottle.

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

Clue Trivia

Was it Professor Plum in the Dining Room with the Candlestick? Watch Clue on the Kanopy app and prepare for a special round of Clue Trivia!

Watch Clue on Kanopy

Join us Live on Facebook @galluplibrary on Friday, October, 23rd at 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win prizes!

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information or to learn how to sign up for a FREE Kanopy account to stream movies.

How to Transfer from the Phone to the Computer

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates are available for live stream classes. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st AT 4:00 P.M.

Are you struggling to move items from your phone to the computer or other storage? Learn the basics such as what items can transfer, what is needed, and step-by-step instructions on how to make the move.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Creative Corner – Still Life Painting

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, October 19th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to start a still life and apply basic painting techniques.

Roy Lichtenstein. Cape Cod Still Life. Pop Art. 1972.
Picasso. The Dessert Still Life. Post-Impressionism. 1901.

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

Virtual Lotería

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary on Friday, October, 16th at 4:00 p.m. for a virtual game of Lotería.

If you want to participate live from home and have a chance at winning prizes, request your free game board curbside at the Main Library beginning October 1st.

Request a Lotería game board HERE

For more information or to learn how to participate, email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

Library Resources at Home

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates are available for live stream classes. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT 4:00 P.M.

Learn how to use the various library resources for research. We will cover what is available and how to access these items from the safety of your home.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.