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Sci-Fi Fest 2021

Sci-Fi Day is Saturday, January 2nd.

OFPL is hosting a week of Sci-Fi related programs and fun to celebrate. Check out our Sci-Fi collection of books and movies. Scan our social media each day for Sci-Fi facts and posts.

• Sci-Fi Scavenger Hunt on Instagram
• Sci-Fi Fest 2021 Daily Photo Challenge on Instagram
• Monday, January 4th at 4:00 p.m. – Creative Corner: Nebula Coasters
• Tuesday, January 5th at 4:00 p.m. – Sci-Fi Talking Tuesday
• Thursday, January 7th at 4:00 p.m. – Crafty Kids: Recycled Cereal Box Spacecraft
• Friday, January 8th at 4:00 p.m. – Sci-Fi Trivia

Then to wrap things up, on Friday, January 8th, join us for Fun Friday as we present Sci-Fi Trivia at 4:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for Sci-Fi prizes all week long.

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

Drawcember Art Challenge

OFPL challenges you to sketch the provided weekly themes all month long during Drawcember. Send your weekly artwork through our social media @galluplibrary or use our special hashtag #OFPLsketchchallenge to win fun prizes.

Week 1: December 1st thru 5th – Peppermint
(Candy canes, peppermint tea, and more. Incorporate essence of peppermint into at least 51% of your overall sketch)

Week 2: December 6th thru 12th – Gingerbread 
(Landscape gingerbread housing or gingerbread family portrait. Ideas are endless as long as you incorporate gingerbread into your sketch)

Week 3: December 13th thru 19th – Fire or Ice
(Create a sketch of toasty warm or frigid cold)

Week 4: December 20th thru 26th – Holiday Song
(Pick any holiday song & create a visual representation of that song)

Week 5: December 27th thru 31st – Hope
(Open-ended sketch of hope)

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

Virtual Halloween Trivia

Join OFPL Live on Facebook @galluplibrary on Friday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. for Virtual Halloween Trivia to win some great prizes!

We’ll be quizzing YOU on the quirky facts, myths and legends that embody Halloween in the Southwest–from local ghost towns to La Llorona and beyond. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!

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

Virtual Lotería

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary on Friday, October, 16th at 4:00 p.m. for a virtual game of Lotería.

If you want to participate live from home and have a chance at winning prizes, request your free game board curbside at the Main Library beginning October 1st.

Request a Lotería game board HERE

For more information or to learn how to participate, email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

Film Recording & Videography Workshop

Learn how to operate the functions of a video recorder and receive helpful tips and tricks.  Must attend one (1) workshop to be eligible for a competition prize.

Join us at the Main Library every Wednesday in February at 5:00 p.m.

The workshop is in conjunction with the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. Register below.

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

Lotería en la Biblioteca

Celebramos el mes de la herencia hispana con diversión y juegos. Únase a nosotros en la sucursal de los niños el sábado 28 de septiembre a las 4:00 p.m. para aprender el juego Loteria y ganar premios!

Envíe un correo electrónico a childlib@gallupnm.gov o llame al 505-726-6120 para obtener más información.