Virtual Zumba Class

Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor.

Visit Joshua Whitman’s Zumba page for full virtual class sessions

Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs.

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

Mandala Drawing

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. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.

Tune in on Monday, February 8th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop to learn how to create your own mandala drawings then color them.

Mandala Definition:

Mandala, (Sanskrit: “circle”) in Hindu and Buddhist Tantrism, a symbolic diagram used in the performance of sacred rites and as an instrument of meditation. The mandala is basically a representation of the universe, a consecrated area that serves as a receptacle for the gods and as a collection point of universal forces. 

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.

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

Rosemary with Peppermint Foot Scrub

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 8th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Rosemary with Peppermint foot scrub

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. table salt
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 1 ½ tsp. olive oil
• 3 drops peppermint oil
• 1/2 tsp rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Toss everything in a cup, and stir together.
  2. If it’s too dry, add a bit more oil.
    3 If it’s too wet, add more salt.

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

Lavender Pillow Spray

Join OFPL on Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, February 6th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products. Ingredient list and written instructions provided below:

Lavender Pillow Spray

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tbsp. witch hazel
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 4 Tbsp. lavender hydrosol
• Distilled water
• Glass jar with lid
• Funnel
• Two – 2 oz. spray bottles

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add witch hazel and essential oil to large jar and shake to combine.
  2. Add hydrosol to mixture.
  3. Shake.
  4. Separate evenly between the two spray bottles.
  5. Top off with distilled water.
  6. Shake before each use.

All Self-Care Episodes are available after the livestream on YouTube, @galluplibrary.

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

Virtual Fun Fridays

Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes! 

OFPL On the Books: Black History Month

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the On the Books: Black History Month where we’re exploring Black History through the authors and works in our collection Videos are posted Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

  • February 5th, 2021 – Christopher Paul Curtis
  • February 12th, 2021 – Mildred D.Taylor
  • February 19th, 2021 – Jacqueline Woodson
  • February 26th, 2021 – Nikki Grimes

Crafty Kids – February 2021

Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

  • February 4th, 2021 – Colored Salt Jars
  • February 11th, 2021 – Valentine Jewelry Craft
  • February 18th, 2021 – Boat Craft
  • February 25th, 2021 – No Sew Sock Worm

Basic Instagram

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

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 3rd AT 4:00 P.M.

Learn about the basics of Instagram. We will cover what it is, how to create an account, link to Facebook, and how to start posting.

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

OFPL Every Child Ready 2 Read

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready to Read where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.  Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

  • February 3rd, 2021 – Sequence Songs
  • February 10th, 2021 – Counting Songs
  • February 17th, 2021 – Movement Songs
  • February 24th, 2021 – Narrative Songs