Join us in person every Wednesday at 11:00 AM inside the Children’s Branch for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! Age 0-4.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.
Do you love tea? Celebrate Hot Tea Month by recycling your old tea bags to create unique paintings. Spill the Tea to create unique paintings for your home or as a perfect gift.
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, January 22nd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to make scribble bots.
These cool little science critters are made using a simple circuit, battery, and recyclables in a fun, STEM science activity. Your Scribble Bot will move, wiggle forward, in circles, and scribble on the paper.
Supplies are provided in partnership with ¡Explora!
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Calling all foodies! Test your skills in the kitchen in our Cook the Book challenge.
Join OFPL LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday, January 21st at 4:00 PM to try a new recipe! Follow along as we replicate a random recipe from one of our cookbooks. Recipes are available using the Supply Request Form.
Snap photos of your plated food and post your results on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and tag us, @galluplibrary to join the challenge!
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
The public is invited to attend the Library Advisory Board (LAB) monthly meeting on Thursday, January 20th at 5:00 PM. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86864581902.
Meeting ID: 868 6458 1902
Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us in person every Wednesday at 11:00 AM inside the Children’s Branch for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! Age 0-4.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.
Sowing seeds for a bright future! Learn how to create your own terrarium for your home, office, or personal space. Apply those skills to start your own garden this upcoming planting season.
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
The Octavia Fellin Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be available at ofpl.online featuring downloadable magazines, e-books, audiobooks, streaming movies, virtual programs, and many other resources.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information
Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, January 15th at 1:00 PM to make your own relaxation bath salts.
Watch our collection of self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list will be available below:
Ingredients:
• 1 cup Epson Salt
• 1 cup Sea Salt
• 5-10 Drops of Essential Oil
• 3-6 Drops of Food Coloring
Instructions:
1. Gather your supplies and start by mixing 1 cup Epson Salt and 1 cup of Sea Salt together in a large bowl.
2. Add 3-6 drops of food coloring. A little goes a long way, so start off with just a few drops and add until you get the perfect color.
3. Mix well.
4. Add 5-10 drops of essential oil.
5. Spoon your bath salt into beautiful jars or bottles, top it off with twine or ribbon, and you are finished!
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Bullet Journaling is meant to help you organize your tasks and stay productive but it’s also great for maintaining mindfulness. It has evolved into a platform for many to express their thoughts and creativity.
Join OFPL in-person on Wednesday, January 12th at 4:00 PM in the Main Library for a bullet journal workshop. Keep track of your favorite books, water consumption, binge-worthy tv shows, and more!
Supplies will be available at OFPL during the workshop.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.