Money Club – March

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on Friday, March 13th, and 27th 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.

Bubble Wars

Come by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, March 10th at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate National Bubble Week with a Bubble War competition.

We’ll be making our own bubble solution and bubble wands with different materials to see who can make the biggest and strongest bubbles.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Drip Painting Demonstration

Celebrate Youth Art Month!

Join us for an interactive workshop learning how to use acrylic paint to create random patterns utilizing drip technique. All completed works will be displayed for the month of March.

Join us at the Children’s Branch on Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m. or Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.

Art exhibition from March 9th to April 7th. *Open to all ages and skill levels.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Film & Video Recording Workshop

Learn how to operate the functions of a video recorder and receive helpful tips and tricks. Must attend one (1) workshop to be eligible for the competition prize.

Join us at the Main Library on Wednesday, March 4th and March 11th at 5:00 p.m.

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

Self-Care Mondays

Back by popular demand!

Enjoy an afternoon of pampering as we make DIY cosmetics such as body scrubs, face masks, and more. Join us at the Main Library on:

  • Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
  • Monday, March 16th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Monday, March 30th at 5:30 p.m.

to make your DIY cosmetics. *All supplies provided.

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

Glow Science

We’re doing family-friendly science experiments that glow in the dark, light up and change color!

Stop by the Children’s Branch on Saturday, February 29th at 3:00 p.m. To make blacklight paintings, glow bugs, and color-changing slime.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be´ iinà – The Navajo Lifeway will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class/Spin-off on the third Friday of every month.

Don’t miss the next class on February 21st at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning.

Please bring your own weaving materials and snacks. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.

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

Manga Club: Drawing Manga Characters

Learn how to draw your own manga characters like Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), in this interactive workshop by learning the basics at the Children’s Branch on Friday, February 14th and 28th at 4:00 p.m.

All supplies provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Examples of Masashi Kishimoto’s illustrations for Naruto.