Bring the whole family to the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 31st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the New Year.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Nothing to do over break? Try your wits against our Escape Room.
Can you get out before the holiday zombies get in? Find out at the Main Library on Friday, December 27th and Saturday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.
Rating: PG
Duration: 1 hr. 35 mins.
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Starting at 1:45 p.m.
With their daughter away, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas altogether until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate the holiday at the last minute.
Rating: PG
Duration: 1 hr. 39 mins.
Genre: Comedy, Family
A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas (2011)
Starting at 3:30 p.m.
Six years after their Guantanamo Bay adventure, stoner buds Harold Lee and Kumar Patel cause a holiday fracas by inadvertently burning down Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree.
We’re getting cozy around the fire for Stories with Santa.
Bring the whole family to the Children’s Branch on Saturday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments provided. Please bring your own camera for pictures with Santa.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be’iiná – The Navajo Lifeway will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class/Spin-Off on the third Friday of every month.
Don’t miss the next class on December 20th at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including wrapping, carding, and spinning.
Please bring your own weaving materials and snacks. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Synopsis:
Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.
Come make beautiful tile art that you can transform into coasters for your tables. Perfect to keep your hot chocolate or tea nice and toasty as your brave the elements.
Join us at the Main Library on Tuesday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of creative expression. Supplies provided.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Too chilly outside? Come and join us for a hands-on demonstration at the Main Library on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. as we make chunky knit blankets to keep you warm by the fire.
Printable instructions are available to pick up after the event. Hot chocolate and supplies provided.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Join us at the Children’s Branch on Friday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of testing your trivial knowledge with Harry Potter Bingo with themed Bingo cards which include characters, spells, and books from the Harry Potter franchise.
Watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as we continue our magical adventures.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Available Prizes for Bingo
Three (3) Harry Potter Uno Game Decks.
Two (2) Harry Potter Coloring Books.
One (1) Harry Potter Water Bottle with Aquamenti spell.
Three (3) Harry Potter Funko Pops featuring Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley.
One (1) Harry Potter Book Collection featuring Year One through Seven.
One (1) Harry Potter Wizards Chess Set
One (1) Harry Potter DVD Collection featuring Year One through Seven.
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.