Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Synopsis:
Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.
Join us at the Children’s Branch on Friday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of testing your trivial knowledge with Harry Potter Bingo with themed Bingo cards which include characters, spells, and books from the Harry Potter franchise.
Watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as we continue our magical adventures.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Available Prizes for Bingo
Three (3) Harry Potter Uno Game Decks.
Two (2) Harry Potter Coloring Books.
One (1) Harry Potter Water Bottle with Aquamenti spell.
Three (3) Harry Potter Funko Pops featuring Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley.
One (1) Harry Potter Book Collection featuring Year One through Seven.
One (1) Harry Potter Wizards Chess Set
One (1) Harry Potter DVD Collection featuring Year One through Seven.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Synopsis:
In England in 1987, a teenager from an Asian family learns to live his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock star, Bruce Springsteen.
Join us at Children’s Branch on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon of magical brewing as we brew our very own consumable potions inspired by the Harry Potter franchise.
Continuing our very own journey through the wizarding world we will brew potions such as Felix Felicis (Liquid Luck), Amortentia (Love), and a Beautification potion. *Brewable potion ingredient list below.*
Watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as we brew our potions.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Synopsis:
Victor’s father left when he was a boy, and he now learns that his father just died, and his mother sends him to collect the ashes. He is only able to make the trip with Thomas’ help, however, and there is a condition that is difficult for him to accept: Victor must swallow his pride and take Thomas with him.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us at Main Library from Monday, November 18th through Thursday, November 21st featuring films that are directed, produced, or written by Native Americans from various tribes and nations.
The films feature Native American historical context, comical context, and/or contemporary subject matter.
Trace the role of violence in and around Native American traditions. How common is land displacement and outright theft?
Runtime: 31 mins.
The Great Native American Civilizations (2005)
Explore the variety of civilizations in North America before European contact. Learn about the ways of life, government, economy, religion, and laws of the early Native Americans.
Runtime: 19 mins.
Warriors of Joy (2014)
Every Year in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Mardis Gras Indian tribes gather on the Sunday closest to St. Joseph’s Day to celebrate their pride and joy.
Runtime: 7 mins.
Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) (2017)
On her last day, Ruby faces the inescapable remnants of alcoholism, family, and culture.
Runtime: 10 mins.
It’s Not Free: Part 1 (2016)
This film is dedicated to all past, present, and future WATER PROTECTORS!!! Stop the genocide of indigenous peoples and STOP the destruction of SACRED SITES.
Runtime: 5 mins.
Five Dollars (2016)
“Five Dollars” shows the ugly truth of the effects of colonialism on indigenous families on the reservations in the United States.
This film tells the story of Native Americans who are striving to revitalize their languages.
Runtime: 41 mins.
Native American Healing in the 21st Century (1999)
Provides a narration of many Native American ancient forms of healing and therapy and how they are now being embraced again and accepted by modern physicians and scientists.
Victor’s father left when he was a boy, and he now learns that his father just died, and his mother sends him to collect the ashes. He is only able to make the trip with Thomas’ help, however, and there is a condition that is difficult for him to accept: Victor must swallow his pride and take Thomas with him.
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.
Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.
Synopsis:
Three young Native Americans – an adopted Christian girl, a rebellious father-to-be, and a promiscuous transsexual – strive to escape the hardships of life on an Indian reservation.