December Film Series – Blinded by the Light

Wednesday, December 11th at 5:30 p.m.

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

Synopsis:

In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star, Bruce Springsteen.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 1 hr. 58 mins.
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Workshop

kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 10th and December 31st at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.

Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy from YouTube.

Money Club – December

Scholarship search with FAFSA help!

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on December 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to search for scholarships to help pay for college expenses while also participating in filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You must bring your 2018 tax returns.

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

Apply for FAFSA HERE.

Crafty Kids – December

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, December 5th, 2019 – Styrofoam Christmas Trees
  • Thursday, December 12th, 2019 – Christmas Stockings
  • Thursday, December 19th, 2019 – Tissue Roll Christmas Ornaments
  • Thursday, December 26th, 2019 – Bottle Cap Crafts

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

December Film Series – The Peanut Butter Falcon

Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m.

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

Synopsis:

Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 1 hr. 37 mins.
  • Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

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.

OFPL does not own this video. Courtesy from YouTube.

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.