Chinese New Year

Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary on Friday, February 12th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Year of the Ox. Learn about its cultural significance, family, traditions, celebration practices, and the origin of the Chinese zodiac.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to the content & music contained within this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Creative Corner – Still Life Basics

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 14 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in on Monday, September 7th at 4:00 p.m. to learn best practices for creating a still life. Practice arrangement of found objects, including fruit and flowers and objects contrasting with these in texture, such as bowls and glassware.

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

Materials Used:

  • Sunnolimit Tablecloth (54 by 54 Inches, Navy Blue & Orange)
  • Toopify Artificial Fruits (20 Pieces)
  • Serving Bowl Basket Holder
  • WGV Maria Bud Vase, (2 by 10 inches)
  • Artificial Flower Faux Silk (6 Pieces)
  • M–jump (1 to 2 inch) Gravel Size Natural Decorative Stones
  • Wooden Blocks
  • Origami Projects (Crane, Lily, & Butterfly. Check out Origrami workshop at https://youtu.be/wg_vYCfmML4)
  • OFPL Sculpture Head
  • Over-Ear Headphones 

Grow with Google Virtual Event

Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

Learn how to discover new job opportunities using Google Search and organize your job search experience using G Suite tools. In this workshop we also share strategies to improve your resume, tips to help you communicate effectively online, virtual interview best practices, and the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support job seekers.

Register for this Grow with Google virtual event HERE