Crafty Kids – Back-2-School Pencil Topper

Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 18th at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

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

Crafty Kids – Back-2-School Picture Frame

Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

August 11th at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.  

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

Back to School Resources

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 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Back to School Resources (In-Person)

It is back to school time and the OFPL has some resources to make the transition easier. Join us for a live in-person class or on Facebook Live to learn about the different tools available to you and your student at the library.

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

Mystery at Toadwort School

Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 PM for a grand feast at the Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem.

Headmaster Professor Bumblebee, has invited all the students, teachers, and ghosts to present the school’s newest and most powerful artifact, the Philosopher’s Scone. This marvelous object provides an endless supply of baked goods to any witch or wizard with the strength to control it. The hour has arrived for the unveiling—but what is this? Can you solve this magical mystery at Toadwort?

Space is limited to 20 individuals. Register below to participate by Thursday, August 26th. All participants will receive a dinner zoom invitation, their character descriptions, and a coupon for FREE pizza.

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

Formatting Research Papers

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

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 24th AT 4:00 P.M.

Do you have a research paper coming up and are not sure how to organize it or get started? Follow our tips to get organized, create a proper citation page, and more!

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

Creating Presentations for School

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

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 10th AT 4:00 P.M.

Need help making a presentation? Join us for a LIVE session with tips and guides to making a school presentation that looks good and is fun to watch. Ask questions and get answers live.

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

OFPL Every Child Ready 2 Read

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready to Read where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing.  Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

  • February 3rd, 2021 – Sequence Songs
  • February 10th, 2021 – Counting Songs
  • February 17th, 2021 – Movement Songs
  • February 24th, 2021 – Narrative Songs

Google Slides

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

Wednesday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m.

Learn to use Google slides to create slideshows and presentations for school presentations, meetings, and more. We will also learn how to make the presentation using meeting software such as Zoom

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

Virtual Learning for Kids

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 2nd at 4:00 p.m.

Learn to use Microsoft Teams, the online program being used by GMCS for the fall semester. With school becoming mostly virtual this year, it is important to know how to use the software. Parents and kids can learn together and make the most of online learning.

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

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

Money Club – January

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library every Friday in January between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity, and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

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