Tag: winter

Princess Winter Wonderland

Join OFPL in-person on Wednesday, December 22nd from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at OFPL’s Children’s Branch, 200 West Aztec Ave. for a princess-themed storytime and photo opportunity!

Wednesday, December 22nd
Starts at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Children’s Branch
200 West Aztec Ave.

Come listen to a story from a Princess at our winter wonderland.  Experience the excitement of interacting with a live Princess and taking photos with her.

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

Pom Pom Rug

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

MONDAY, December 13th
STARTS AT 4:00 PM

Feel the warmth of a new rug!  Make your own soft and warm pom-pom rug out of yarn.

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

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

NASA @ My Library Plus Santa’s Workshop inside the mall!

Join us inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby on Saturday, December 11th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to go to infinity and beyond!

Saturday, December 11th
Starting at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Rio West Mall
1300 W Maloney Ave

We will be celebrating NASA@Your Library by going to space with virtual reality headsets, astronaut games, and many hands-on activities plus delight in the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s workshop by making a holiday craft! Books, games, library cards, and more will be available. 

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

Crafty Kids – December 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.

Visit our Facebook page HERE

Visit our YouTube channel HERE

Premiere Dates:

  • December 2nd, 2021: Stuffed Gingerbread Man 
  • December 9th, 2021: Paper Plate Snowman 
  • December 16th, 2021: Pinecone Christmas Ornament
  • December 23rd, 2021: Yarn & Stick Christmas Tree 
  • December 30th, 2021: Stitched String Art

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

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

Mitten Tree

In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs to decorate our Mitten Tree!

Entire Month of December

Donations will be accepted throughout the month of December and will benefit the children & families served by McKinley County. Help provide our community with warm hands and warm hearts.

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

New Mexico Traditions Series

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL New Mexico Traditions Series.  Featuring different winter traditions of the diverse peoples of New Mexico. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

December 2nd, 2020 -Posole
December 4th, 2020 – Farolitos
December 9th, 2020 – Tamales
December 11th, 2020 – Biscochitos
December 16th, 2020 – Hopi Soyal
December 18th, 2020 – Shalako (A:shiwí, Zuni)
December 23rd, 2020 – Ristras
December 25th, 2020 – La Posada
December 30th, 2020 – Winter Stories (Diné, Navajo)

Honoring Veterans this Holiday Season

Winter has arrived and the Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is collecting new and gently used winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for homeless veterans throughout the month of December.

Our vets need blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, and more. Please share the gift of warmth and let our veterans know how they mean to all of us!

Donations may be dropped off at the OFPL Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave. during the month of December.