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Tweens Who STREAM – Edible Rock Cycle

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. October’s theme is Kitchen Chemistry: delicious, edible STREAM activities that will help you learn about the properties of matter.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 3rd at 4:00 PM

In this hands-on activity, see what happens to Starburst candies when they are subjected to heat and pressure.

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

Navajo Astronomy

Join OFPL for National Family Literacy Day LIVE on Zoom or in-person at the Main Library on Thursday, January 27th at 2:00 PM for a Navajo Astronomy presentation.

Thursday, January 27th
Starts at 2:00 PM

LIVE on Zoom

-OR-

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

The first virtual presentation in the series will describe traditional Navajo astronomy, constellations, and the unique way in which Navajo people view the cosmos and their place within it. Making time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development and can help a parent improve their skills as well. 

Astronomy kits are available using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

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

NASA @ My Library Plus Santa’s Workshop inside the mall!

Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, December 11th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to go to infinity and beyond!

Saturday, December 11th
Starting at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Rio West Mall
1300 W Maloney Ave

We will be celebrating NASA@Your Library by going to space with virtual reality headsets, astronaut games, and many hands-on activities plus delight in the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s workshop by making a holiday craft! Books, games, library cards, and more will be available. 

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