Tag: public

Marbled Wood Coasters

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 of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Do you have nice furniture you want to keep pristine but guests or family leave rings of condensation from their drinks? Tune in on Monday, August 9th at 4:00 PM to design your own using pre-made wood coasters, paint, and sprayable varnish.

CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE.

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

Deep in the Stacks – August 2021

Would you like a sneak peek into library events? Watch our newest virtual show!

Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube on Saturday, August 7 th & 14th 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.

Crafty Kids – August 2021

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Premiere Dates:
● August 5th, 2021 – Organic Bird Seed Ornaments
● August 12th, 2021 – Elephant-astic Recycled Elephants
● August 19th, 2021 – Pool Noodle Airplanes
● August 26th, 2021 – Recycled Bottle Cap Art

Storytime Science – August 2021

Join us outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for stories, songs and science!

August 4th, 2021

August 18th, 2021

August 11th, 2021

August 25th, 2021

Fight Spam! Tips to Prevent Clutter

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

August 3, 2021
Fight Spam! Tips to Prevent Clutter

Everyone gets Spam emails, but too much can create unwanted clutter. Learn how to minimize spam, declutter, and avoid losing important emails to a sea of unwanted ads and newsletters. Discover the top tips to taking back control of your email!

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

Science & The Five Senses – Hearing

Join us on Facebook and YouTube Tuesdays at 1:00 PM to explore with our five senses. This month we’re focusing on science we can see!

August 3rd, 2021
Sink or Float

August 17th, 2021
Does it Glow?

August 31st, 2021
Density

We READ, We TALK Book Club – August

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of The Library Book by Susan Orlean now through August 7th. 

The story chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath.  Get ready for some great conversations and tons of fun as we meet virtually for the first time ever!

Zoom discussions will be held Thursday, August, 20th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m.

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

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Workshop

kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 10th and December 31st at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.

Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

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

Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Workshop

Kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, November 5th and November 19th at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.

Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

OFPL does not own this video. Video provided by YouTube.