Tag: NM

Navajo Astronomy

Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom or in-person at the Main Library on Friday, February 18th at 4:00 PM for a Navajo Astronomy presentation.

Friday, February 18TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

LIVE ON ZOOM

-OR-

MAIN LIBRARY
115 WEST HILL AVE.

The second virtual presentation in the series will further discuss traditional Navajo astronomy, constellations, and the unique way in which Navajo people view the cosmos and their place within it. 

Astronomy kits are available using the Supply Request Form.

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

Family Storytime

Join us in person every Wednesday at 11:00 AM inside the Children’s Branch for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! Age 0-4.  

Inside CHILDREN’S BRANCH
200 WEST AZTEC AVE.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN February
STARTS AT 11:00 AM

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

Grow with Google: Work Smarter with Google’s Productivity Tools

You already use Google Workspace, Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, and more.

Now what? Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom or in-person at the Main Library on Tuesday, February 15th at 3 PM.

Live on Facebook @galluplibrary
Tuesday, February 15th
Starts at 3:00 PM

Live on Zoom

-OR-

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

In this Partner Digital Series workshop, you’ll learn productivity tips to help you work faster and smarter, how to organize emails into tasks in one step, use voice-to-text typing in Docs, create Calendar work blocks to manage your time, and more.

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

Neon Painting

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, February 14TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Create a neon-inspired painting using acrylic paint and a paintbrush.

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.

Valentine’s Day Festival at Rio West Mall

Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, February 12th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a Valentine’s Day Festival.

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave

Saturday, Feburary 12th
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Make your own valentine cards, play candy games, sing your heart out with a karaoke station, and create your own TikTok videos. Fun and entertainment for the entire family.

In partnership with Miyamura High School Key Club Students.

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

Mixed Media Wall Hanger

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday in February at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, February 7TH
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Learn how to make simple wall hangers using minimal materials. Inspired by Jessie Jennings’ CreativeBug course.

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.

Crafty Kids – February 2022

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public 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-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.  

Premiere Dates:

  • February 3rd – Freedom Quilt
  • February 10th -Heart Paper Plate Weaving
  • February 17th – Tissue Roll Train
  • February 24th – Pasta Noodle Jewelry

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

Family Storytime

Join us in person every Wednesday at 11:00 AM inside the Children’s Branch for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! Age 0-4.  

Inside CHILDREN’S BRANCH
200 WEST AZTEC AVE.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN February
STARTS AT 11:00 AM

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

Valentine Art Swap

Celebrate the season of love by participating in a Valentine Art Swap! Create a valentine-inspired work of art to share with someone.

Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Arts123 Gallery
123 West Coal Ave.

Return your completed art to the Main Library, Monday through Saturday, or Art123 Gallery, Tuesday through Saturday, and receive LOVE in the form of a new piece of art. Due by Saturday, February 12th at 4 PM.

Request a 5”x5” canvas board using the Supply Request Form or pick one up at Art123 Gallery.  All mediums welcome. In collaboration with GallupARTS.

Submission Deadline
Saturday, February 12th at 4:00 PM

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

Dragon Puppets & Tiger Bookmarks

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.

View Facebook page HERE

View YouTube channel HERE

Monday, January 31st
Starts at 4:00 PM

February 1st, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger! Celebrate and honor the Chinese New Year by creating your own Eastern-style Chinese dragon puppet and two styles of tiger bookmarks. 

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.