Virtual Zumba Class

Join us on YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor. Bring down your house with salsa, booty shaking, and heart-racing songs.

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

eAudiobook Basics

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the LIVESTREAM courses.

April 21st, 2021
eaudiobook basics

Do you need some good books to listen to? Let us help you find the best eAudiobooks to listen to on your home devices. Listen to a good book while you exercise, work in the yard, take a trip, or anywhere you want.

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

Spill the Tea Fes-tea-val

Join us for an interactive workshop to celebrate National Tea Day Wednesday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library.

We will spill the tea and learn tea facts, history, and health benefits of this flavorful experience. Create some authentic matcha green tea, Jasmine tea, and a DIY Stress Relief Tea and learn about tasseography, a pseudoscience art of reading tea leaves to predict the future.

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.

Tech Short Tuesday – April 2021

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. for How-to tech shorts. You have questions, we have answers. Email or call in your tech questions and watch us answer them in our weekly videos.

Send questions to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Talking Tuesday – April 2021

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

Tell us a story!

To celebrate the upcoming Authors Festival, we would like to hear your stories. Tell us about family, travel, your 2020 experience, or other tales. Submit a 3-5 minute video telling your story and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community

. EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!

Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Environmental Recycled Art

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday at 4:00 p.m. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Tune in on Monday, April 19th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day by creating a unique piece of art using recyclable material such as paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, bottle caps, and more!

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE.

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

Deep in the Stacks!

Would you like a sneak peak into the weekly events at the library? Watch our newest virtual show!

Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to catch the latest talk on movies and books, and to hear about the exciting events coming next week. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more. So watch us every week and be our guest, Deep in the Stacks!

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

Soothing Shower Steamers

Join us Saturday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.

Ingredient lists is available below:

SOOTHING SHOWER STEAMERS

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch
• 4 tbsp water
• essential oils
• silicone mold

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
2. Gently mist with water from the spray bottle a little at a time. If it starts fizzing, you are using too much water. Be sure to mix frequently so the water doesn’t react with the mixture. When it starts to form a loose ‘snowball’ type consistency. DO NOT OVER WATER!!
3. Pack the mixture into the silicone mold and place in a dry area for 12-24 hours. Once dry, pop them out of the mold.
4. When ready to use, add 3-5 drops of the desired oils and place in a warm shower.
5. Store in a dry place or closed container.

ESSENTIAL OIL USAGES:

Respiratory Support:
Eucalyptus, Rosemary, RC, Raven, Peppermint, Ravintsara or Sniffleease

Waking Up and/or Mood Boosting:
Citrus oils such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or citrus fresh; peppermint

Calming Down:
Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Peace & Calming

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

Chess League – April 2021

Join us on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary, every Friday at our new time, 5:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Facebook Live @Galluplibrary
Friday, April 16th, 2021
Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Chess League is back with online play. Please register ahead of time by emailing childlib@gallupnm.gov. Internet access will be needed for play on lichess.org.

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

Vegetarian Mushroom Rice Cooking Demo

OFPL will celebrate Day of the Mushroom by providing a cooking demonstration. Join us on Friday, April 16th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to learn how to cook a vegetarian-style mushroom rice recipe that is not only delicious but can be made for the entire family.

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

Vegetarian Mushroom Rice

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 6 mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• ½ teaspoon chopped
• fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook mushrooms, garlic and green onion until mushrooms are cooked and liquid has evaporated.
3. Stir in vegetable broth and uncooked rice.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Season with parsley, salt and pepper.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 215.7
Protein: 5.3g
Carbohydrates: 41.1g
Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
Sugars: 1.2g
Fat: 2.8g
Saturated Fat: 1.4g
Cholesterol: 8.4mg
Vitamin A Iu: 113.1IU
Niacin Equivalents: 4mg
Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
Vitamin C: 1.7mg
Folate: 87.5mcg
Calcium: 19.9mg
Iron: 1.9mg
Magnesium: 20.2mg
Potassium: 149.4mg
Sodium: 1181.1mg
Thiamin: 0.3mg
Calories From Fat: 25.4