Tag: public library

Vampire Lore & Divination

Come one, come all for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Meet virtually with a descendant of Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker, author of the 1987 Gothic Horror novel, Dracula. Join OFPL Live on Zoom or Facebook @galluplibrary to meet Shanna Stoker on Wednesday, October 20th at 1:00 PM.

Shanna will discuss the astonishing revelation of her family lineage and dive into her knowledge of the supernatural. The owner of The Ghoulish Garb, she makes custom apparel and tarot decks. Learn how to use Ancestry.com to trace your family genealogy at your library.

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

Pumpkin Diorama

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Monday, October 18th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Get ready for Halloween by making a pumpkin diorama. Create a spine-chilling scenic view within a pumpkin perfect for the upcoming Halloween festivities.

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

We READ, We TALK Book Club – Registration

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of Reservation Restless by Jim Kristofic now through October 16th.

As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created.

Zoom discussions will be held in November and will include the author himself!

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

Mexican Street Tacos

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a unique experience. 

Submerge yourself in a cooking demonstration featuring Mexican Street Tacos. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Friday, October 15th at 4:00 PM to learn how to create easy and authentic carne asada street tacos your family will enjoy!

Want the recipe beforehand? Request it ahead of time using our Supply Request Form.

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

Spooktacular Bookmark Design Contest

Join OFPL for a wicked and spooky time as we host our second Bookmark Design Contest featuring the theme “Monster Mash.”

OFPL is challenging the community’s creativity to design Halloween-themed bookmarks. Create your own haunted houses, creepy crawlers, and more! Pick up a paper submission from the Main Library or the Children’s Branch or submit at ofpl.online. All art mediums welcome!

Winners will be selected in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-11, 12-18, 19+ and will receive a certificate of recognition, professional bookmark prints, and a gift card. Submission deadline is Friday, October 15th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 18th.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Fall into Autumn with Friends of the Library’s huge blowout book sale!! Meet our Friends at

El Morro Events Center

Thursday, October 14th & Friday, October 15th
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, October 16th
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The book sale inventory includes a large selection of gently-used books and audiobooks. Get a bag for $10.00 or become a Friend for $5 and receive a special discount. We will be accepting cash, local checks, or payment through Paypal.

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

Rainstick & Wampum Weaving

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Monday, October 11th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning how to create your own rainstick and wampum weaving. A musical instrument that was used by many indigenous cultures to summon rain for crops, animals, and thirst. Wampum weaving is popular in Eastern woodland tribes for ornamental, ceremonial, diplomatic, and commercial purposes.

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale at Artscrawl

Fall into Autumn with an early book sale at Artscrawl on Saturday, October 9th  from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in front of the Children’s Branch.

Get a preview and a chance to purchase some of the items that will be available at the huge blowout book sale next week! 

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

Aromatherapy Rice Bag

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 PM to make self-care products. Watch our previous self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:

Aromatherapy Rice Bag

Ingredients:
• 100% Cotton Material
• 6 cups rice (uncooked)
• 10-20 drops essential oil
• Needle and thread (or sewing machine)

Instructions:
1. Fold the material into thirds length wise (hot dog style). Cut along each fold to make three strips of material.
2. Cut each strip of material in half again. You should have 6 rectangles.
3. Line up two rectangles on top of each other with the pattern facing in. Sew three sides of the material, leaving one side. Turn the bag right side out.
4. Mix together uncooked rice and 10 drops of essential oils (more or less, depending on how strong you want the scent) and let sit for about 10 minutes so it absorbs. Scoop rice into the bag.
5. Fold the material of the open end inside itself for about inch long. Pinch the ends together and sew it closed.
6. To make the smaller rice pad fold one rectangle in half, but only sew 2 sides. Fill the bag with 1 cup of rice then sew shut.
7. Heat in the microwave for two minutes and check the temperature of the bag before laying it over your neck, shoulders, or other areas that could use relief. You can also freeze it for an aromatherapy ice pack. You can add more oils to the fabric as needed, too!

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