Crafty Kids – Aquarium Builder

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

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

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

June 2nd at 4:00 PM

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

Midweek Matinee – The Fifth Element (1997)

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library every Wednesday at 3:00 PM for weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films.

Main Library
115 West Hill Ave.

May 18th at 3:00 PM

The Fifth Element (1997)

2 hrs. 6 mins. • PG-13
In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Video courtesy of YouTube.

Art Demo: 30 Day Watercolor Painting Challenge

Join us LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary on Friday, May 21st at 4:00 p.m. for an art demonstration featuring OFPL’s own, Joshua Whitman.

During his spare time, he is an artisan and graphic designer creating both digital and physical artworks in the following disciplines: painting (oil, acrylic, & watercolor), drawing (graphite & ink), and digital photography.

Josh will be demonstrating his approach to watercolor painting as an amateur and challenges the community to a 30 Day watercolor painting challenge.

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

Creative Corner – Watercolor Painting

Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 14 years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested below.

Tune in on Monday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. to learn the basics of watercolor painting, techniques, and watch a demonstration on creating works of art.

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

Daisy. Watercolor on Paper. 2020.
Lilac. Watercolor on Paper. 2020.

Artist: Joshua Whitman
Instagram: @artisan_josh23

Bullet Journal 101

Get organized!

Join us at the Main Library on Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. for an interactive workshop and learn more about bullet journaling.

Keep yourself organized this upcoming year with monthly and weekly calendar layouts. Design your own pages to keep track of your Netflix tv shows, water consumption, and more.*Supplies provided.*

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