Chess Club – December

Whether you’re a chess expert or new to the game, join us at Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 3rd and December 17th at 4:00 p.m. to learn chess moves and strategies.

Meet others who love the game and make connections! Refreshments provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

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Dungeons & Dragons

The story continues, get your dice ready for another heroic journey!

Join us at the Main Library Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Dungeons and Dragons.

Do you dare enter the dungeon and face off endless hordes of skeletons and other dark creatures to face the ultimate boss? Sharpen your battle axes, refill your quiver, and recite your enchantments for another chapter in our fantasy role-playing board game.

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

OFPL Neighborhood Reflection Board

December is always a time of reflection for people and communities to wonder – what could I, or we, have done better?

In the spirit of yearly reflection and looking towards the future of Octavia Fellin Public Library, we invite the public to get involved in our OFPL Neighborhood Reflection Board all month long.

On one side, please write on a slip of paper provided what you love about OFPL — is it seeing fresh-off-the-press books? Movie screenings? Different cultural events you would not have otherwise been a part of?

On the other side, please write things you would like to see changed or improved about the library, from the large to the small.

Once the month of December has wrapped up, we will transform the Reflection Board into community suggestions in order to lobby for a new library that reflects what Gallup wants, needs, and to uphold what folks absolutely love. Come one come all with yearly reflections!

Honoring Veterans this Holiday Season

Winter has arrived and the Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is collecting new and gently used winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for homeless veterans throughout the month of December.

Our vets need blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, and more. Please share the gift of warmth and let our veterans know how they mean to all of us!

Donations may be dropped off at the OFPL Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave. during the month of December.

Red vs Green Challenge

Throughout December, help OFPL determine which is better: Red Chile or Green Chile.

All month long, there will be a display where you can vote on Red, Green, or Christmas as the best way to have chile served. In addition, please share your favorite chile recipes on our community board.

Come by the OFPL Main Library at 115 West Hill Ave. and cast your vote!

Young Adult Book Trailer Competition

Would you like to pursue a career in the film industry? Work behind the scenes directing, producing, lighting, and more.

Here is your chance to showcase your talents with a Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. We will be hosting workshops in scripting, videography, editing, and more!

Book trailers will be showcased at the end of the competition and prizes awarded.

The registration deadline is January 31st, 2020 and is available down below. Competition is for anyone ages 13-18 and begins February 1st through April 4th, 2020.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Magic for Muggles: Potions

Join us at Children’s Branch on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of magical brewing as we brew our very own consumable potions inspired by the Harry Potter franchise.

Continuing our very own journey through the wizarding world we will brew potions such as Felix Felicis (Liquid Luck), Amortentia (Love), and a Beautification potion. *Brewable potion ingredient list below.*

Watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as we brew our potions.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

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Felix Felicis

Liquid Luck

  • Small Measure Pond Slime
  • 5 Measures Infusion of Wormwood
  • Juice from 4 Squeezed Bat Spleens
  • Small Measure of Horklump Juice
  • Several Pinches of Octopus Powder

Amortentia

Love Potion

  • 10 Puffer-Fish Eyes
  • A Pinch of Ground Mandrake Root
  • 5 Measures Mermaid Tears
  • Small Measure of Dragon Blood
  • Dash of Exploding Ginger Eyelash

Beautification potion

  • 3 Smashed Baneberries
  • 5 Measures of Unicorn Blood
  • 2 Dribbles of Stardew
  • Pinch of Nightshade
  • Small Measure of Dragon Blood

Cipher Key

Ingredients

  • Dragon Blood: Cranberry Juice
  • Horklump Juice: Lemonade
  • Infusion of Wormwood: Strawberry soda
  • Unicorn Blood: Cream soda
  • Mermaid Tears: Sprite
  • Pond Slime: partially mashed kiwi
  • Baneberry: blackberries
  • Puffer-fish Eyes: popping bobas
  • Octopus Powder: Tang Powder
  • Ground Mandrake Root: Kool-aid powder
  • Nightshade: Crystal Light powder
  • Exploding Ginger Eyelash: Pop-rocks
  • Stardew: honey with a little bit of added water 
  • Bat Spleen: Gushers

Measurements

  • 1 measure = 1 cup
  • Small measure = ¼ Cup
  • 1 dash = 1 TBSP
  • 1 pinch- 1 tsp.

Author Reading and Q & A

Gary D. Schmidt,

Newberry & Printz Honor Author

Join us at El Morro Events Center on Friday, November 22nd at 4:00 p.m. for a reading and discussion with Newberry and Printz author Gary D. Schmidt.

He will be reading from his novel The Wednesday Wars and we will be giving away 25 copies of the title as door prizes to be signed by the author.

This program is in partnership with Rehobeth Christian School.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

November Film Series – Smoke Signals

Wednesday, November 20th at 5:30 p.m.

Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Synopsis:

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.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 1998
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 1 hr. 29 mins.
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
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