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National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to explore all that the library has to offer.

Visit your library at ofpl.online to register for a free library card.

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

Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) Ways to Celebrate:

1. Get a New or Replacement Library Card at no cost.

2. Call for Fine Forgiveness Program.

3. Waive Annual Out-of-County Fees.

Battle of the Brains Trivia Night – February

Compete with other members of the community in a battle of the brains!

Join us for Downtown Night Out at Sammy C’s on Saturday, February 29^th at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of trivia. Discover many fun facts and win great prizes!

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

Friends of the Library Open House

OFPL is recruiting volunteers to create a Friends of the Library Group. If you are passionate about the resources and programming that our local library offers to the community, join us at the Main Library on Saturday, February 22nd at 3:30 p.m. to learn more about joining the group.

Friends groups work towards public support of libraries, including government advocacy and spreading information about library services.

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

Virtual Reality Basics

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. for an interactive program on emerging Virtual Reality (VR) technology.

VR technology is on the rise with improvements making the technology more affordable. Learn the basics of how this technology works and how it can be used for education, development, and entertainment.

Get hands-on with this technology while learning the technical specs.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy from YouTube.

Creative Coding

Interested in leaning how to do basic coding? Attend a workshop to create code based programs such as art, games, interactive environments, and more! Join us at the Main Library on Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m.

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

Learn more about generative art by watching this short video. Provided by YouTube.