Eureka! – Myria Perez & Fossils

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). Eureka! STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 7th at 4:00 PM

In November we will be exploring the work of women who are pioneers in science and engineering.

Be inspired by the work of paleontologist Myria Perez and learn about the fossilization
process by creating your own trace fossils.

Learn more about Myria and their work at the Smithsonian.

Myria Perez. Paleontologist.

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

Women’s History Month: Female Empowerment

Join author Daniel Vandever and illustrator Corey Begay LIVE on Zoom or Facebook, @galluplibrary on Wednesday, March 30th at 2:00 PM for a presentation and reading of Herizon, a story that details the journey of a young Diné girl as she helps her grandmother retrieve a flock of sheep aided by a magical scarf.

Wednesday, March 30th at 2:00 PM

In an age that has seen the election of the first female Vice President and the first Native American Secretary of the Interior, Herizon speaks to the power of the moment and honors progress and persistence during Women’s History Month.

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

Inspiring Women (Women’s History Month)

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

MONDAY, March 21st AT 4:00 PM

Learn how to change a photo of the inspiring woman in your life into a work of art!

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.

Picturing Women Inventors Poster Exhibition

During the month of September, OFPL is displaying a series of posters that explore the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women.

Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors. It highlights the distinctive motivations, challenges, and accomplishments of exceptional 20th- and 21st-century inventive women who are diverse both personally and professionally.

The exhibition illustrates the creativity of women inventors while inspiring young people (especially girls) to see themselves as future inventors.

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

Talking Tuesday

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

In honor of Women’s Her-story Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3 – 5 minute video about the influential women in your lives and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community.

EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!

Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Talking Tuesday

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

In honor of Women’s Her-story Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3 – 5 minute video about the influential women in your lives and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community.

EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!

Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Women in Herstory Trivia

Join us on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary every Friday at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Friday, March 12th
Livestream on Facebook LIVE
Women in Herstory Trivia

To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a live trivia event. Test your
knowledge of Women’s History from historical figures to modern-day pioneers. Download the Kahoot It! App from your play store or jump in on the website kahoot.it and watch on Facebook Live.

Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

On the Books: Women’s Herstory Month

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of On the Books: Women’s Herstory Month where we’re exploring Women’s History through authors and works in our collection. Videos are posted Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Premiere dates:

  • March 5th, 2021 – Shirley Chisholm
  • March 12th, 2021 – Elizabeth Peratrovich
  • March 19th, 2021 – Pirate Queens
  • March 26th, 2021 – Fanny Lou Hamer

Talking Tuesday

Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

In honor of Women’s Her-story Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3 – 5 minute video about the influential women in your lives and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community.

EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!

Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Amá (Mother)

Join Octavia Fellin Public Library and special guest Jean Whitehorse at El Morro Theatre on Saturday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.

Amá is a feature-length documentary that tells an important and untold story: the abuses committed against Native American women by the United States Government during the 1960s and 70s: removed from their families and sent to boarding schools, forced relocation away from their traditional lands and involuntary sterilization.

Filmmaker Lorna Tucker features the testimony of many Native Americans, including three remarkable women who tell their stories including Jean Whitehorse who will be in attendance.

Included is a revealing and rare interview with Dr. Reimart Ravenholt whose population control ideas were the framework for some of the government policies directed at Native American women.

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