Tag: teenagers

Teen Makers Club – March 2023 (2/2)

Let’s get creative! Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on March 25th at 2:00 PM for the teen makers club! OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 25th at 2:00 PM

This month we focus on origami and zoetropes as we discover animation! Open to creative teens of all skill levels.

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

Teen Makers Club – March 2023 (1/2)

Let’s get creative! Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library on March 11th at 2:00 PM for the teen makers club! OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

March 11th at 2:00 PM

This month we focus on origami and zoetropes as we discover animation! Open to creative teens of all skill levels.

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

Gallup Young Writers Conference

Attention 6th through 12th graders! Join OFPL, in partnership with UNM-Gallup and Gallup-McKinley County Schools, for the Gallup Young Writers Conference at UNM-Gallup on March 3rd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

UNM-Gallup
705 Gurley Ave.

March 3rd
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Engage in workshops on a variety of topics taught by local educators and writers. Have a chance to meet Kit Rosewater, New Mexico author of the Derby Daredevils series. Participation is FREE!

Conference registraTION

Students must apply using the link above by February 24th.

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

Teen Paint Night – July 2022

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on July 22nd at 4:00 PM for an immersive workshop as you learn how to paint with acrylics. Participants will discover how to make a color wheel and other painting techniques!

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 22nd at 4:00 PM

OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop  to contribute to the library space and stamp your mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided.

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

Art Attack Challenge

Do you love making art? OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit creative work in any medium to decorate the youth library using the theme: “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Life After a Pandemic” Now is your chance to contribute to the library space and stamp your mark on OFPL.

Submission deadline is July 22nd. Visit below for more guidelines.

submission details and more

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