Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor.
Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
Tune in on Monday, February 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to learn the basics of figurative drawing as we dissect the human body into form and shape using charcoal in this interactive workshop.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.
Ingredient list is available below:
INGREDIENTS:
Homemade Rosewater:
• 7 Organic Roses
• 1.5 L Distilled water (enough to cover the rose petals)
Homemade Rosewater Face Toner:
• 1 Tbsp. Pure Rosewater
• 4 Tbsp. Distilled Water (or enough to fill your spray bottle)
• 1 – 2.5 oz. spray bottle
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove petals from stems and run them under luke-warm water to remove any leftover residue.
2. Add petals to a large pot and top with enough distilled water to just cover (no more or you’ll dilute your rosewater).
3. Over medium-low heat bring the water to a simmer and cover.
4. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until petals have lost their color and are pale pink.
5. Strain the mixture to separate the petals from the water.
6. Discard petals and place water in a glass jar to store.
Benefits of Rosewater?
• Helps balance the pH of the skin
• Soothes skin irritation
• Reduces redness (has anti-inflammatory properties!)
• May reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products. Ingredient list and written instructions provided below:
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 Tbsp. sea salt
• 1 Tbps. melted unrefined & organic coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. hair gel or leave-in hair conditioner
• 1 c. warm water
Note: You can also add a few drops of an essential oil such as lavender, mint or jasmine for a refreshing scent.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Friday, February 19th at 4:00 p.m. to participate live in a get up and move event.
Play Pokémon Go with us live on Twitch, @ofpl_streams while we walk around the neighborhood, visit stops, ask trivia questions, and more! Get pumped up before the big world wide Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto event on Saturday, February 20th. Even if you don’t play Pokémon Go You can walk around your neighborhood and enjoy the company and exercise.
Visit https://pokemongolive.com/en/events/tour/kanto/ to learn more about the game.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course.
Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.
Need help finding a job in these tough times? Let us help you find the tools and help you need to be successful. Join us live to ask questions and get answers.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor.
Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Videos are posted weekly on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Black History Month, tune in on Monday, February 15th at 4:00 p.m. to learn more about the Western African Kente Cloth, its cultural significance, and how to create a beautiful cloth out of fabric or paper.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 15th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.
Ingredient list is available below:
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/2 cups White Sugar
• 2 Tbsps. & 2 tsps. Coconut Oil
• 4 to 6 large Sage Leaves
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process on high until smooth.
2. Put in glass jar with snug fitting lid
3. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week
4. To use, wet skin, gently scrub with sugar scrub, and rinse with warm water.
5. Pat dry.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Join OFPL on Saturday, February 13th at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of chatting and crafting! Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, food recipes as we craft together through knitting, crocheting, sewing, and more.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.