Tag: paper

Teen Makers Club – March 2023 (2/2)

Let’s get creative! Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on March 25th at 2:00 PM for the teen makers club! OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 25th at 2:00 PM

This month we focus on origami and zoetropes as we discover animation! Open to creative teens of all skill levels.

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

Teen Makers Club – March 2023 (1/2)

Let’s get creative! Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on March 11th at 2:00 PM for the teen makers club! OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 11th at 2:00 PM

This month we focus on origami and zoetropes as we discover animation! Open to creative teens of all skill levels.

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

Creative Corner – Origami Flextangle

Join us in-person Fridays at the Main Library at 3:00 PM to get creative! Make your own art using material found around your home (ages 13 and up).

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

October 21st at 3:00 PM

Create a paper puzzle using origami techniques.

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

Crafty Kids – Paper Plate Elephants

Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 22nd at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

supply request form

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

Tweens Who STREAM – Build a Paper Speaker

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every other Monday at 4:00 PM for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 12th at 4:00 PM

Investigate how sound is created with electronic devices by building your own speakers using a few simple materials.  Engineer your own speakers, then learn how they convert electrical energy into sound.

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

Crafty Kids – Tissue Paper Painting

Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

September 1st at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

supply request form

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

Mad Scientists – Paper Bead Jewelry

OFPL Summer X-STREAM 2022

Calling all teens! Something is brewing in the laboratory!

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on July 15th at 3:00 PM for Mad Scientists. These STREAM workshops explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making to discover oceans of possibilities!

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 15th at 3:00 PM

Make beads out of recycled paper, then make jewelry or keychains out of your own crafted beads!

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

Creative Corner – Paper Mache Whales

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 13-years and older.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 27th at 4:00 PM

Whale it’s good to see you! Join OFPL to create paper mache whales celebrating this year’s Summer X-STREAM program.

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

Fantasy Map Creator

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library April 25th at 4:00 PM. Let’s go on an adventure but wait, who has the map?

Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.

April 25th at 4:00 PM

Learn how to create your fantasy map utilizing beans, a pencil, and
watercolor paper. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

request a supply kit

Can’t make the in-person event? Watch the virtual workshop available on Facebook, @galluplibrary, and YouTube.

watch on facebook
watch on youtube

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

Rolled Paper Painting

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

April 18th at 4:00 PM

watch on facebook
watch on youtube

Add textural elements to your art. Learn the basics of rolling paper into workable art for future paintings.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form below.

request a supply kit

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