Hour of Code – Interactive Storytelling

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 26th at 4:00 PM

In this coding challenge, participants will use block code to create a story in which the audience can make a decision.

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

Hour of Code – Storytelling: Check it Out

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games!

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 12th at 4:00 PM

In this coding challenge, participants will use block coding to tell a story where a character walks through a scene describing what they see.

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

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, or facing eviction?

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for assistance completing the ERAP application.

Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave.

Every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Please call New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in help may also be available.

Call (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment.

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

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, or facing eviction?

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for assistance completing the ERAP application.

Please call New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in help may also be available. 

Call (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment.

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

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, or facing eviction?

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for assistance completing the ERAP application.

Please call New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in help may also be available. 

Call (505) 722-4417 to schedule an appointment.

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

Deep in the Stacks – September 2021

Would you like a sneak peak into library events? Join uson Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube on Saturday, September 4th & 18th at 2:00 PM to catch conversations on various topics and hear about all of the exciting upcoming events at OFPL. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more Deep In the Stacks!

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

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, or facing eviction? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities.

Join us at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday in September from 9:00 AM – 12 :00 PM  and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM for assistance completing the ERAP application. New Mexico Legal Aid and Somos Gallup will be onsite in the meeting room to provide access to assistance in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing.

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

Summer Reading 2021

Summer Reading 2021
Theme: Tails & Tales

Summer Reading 2021 Theme.

Summer Reading is back with three different ways to win prizes!

1

Read four (4) hours to win a book and a small gelato.
Courtesy of Fratelli’s.

2

Vote in the Land of Enchantment Book Awards to win a personal pizza or a round of mini gold.
Courtesy of Pizza 9.

3

Complete a Summer of STEM kit to win a LEGO prize.
Courtesy of Kiwanis.

Do one, two, or all three!

Sign up at ofpl.online or request a paper log with your curbside pick up order below:

Request a Summer Reading Paper Log HERE

Challenge begins June 16th and the last day to receive prizes is July 31st. Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Summer Reading 2021 Sponsors

Using Formulas in a Spreadsheet

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates available for live stream classes. 

Wednesday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to use formulas to make calculations in spreadsheet programs such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.

Classes will be available on OFPL social media channels @galluplibrary.

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

Creative Corner – 3D Printing Basics

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.

Tune in on Monday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. to learn about free open source software programs to create three-dimensional (3D) objects. Create any object from bubble wands to Dungeons & Dragons original characters the only limit is your imagination. (Max dimension object size: 5 x 5 x 5 inches).

Join TinkerCAD prior to 3D Printing Basics workshop HERE.

Send your completed projects must be in either .STL or .OBJ file formats to jwhitman@gallupnm.gov for printing. OFPL Staff will contact you once the print job is completed.

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