Teen Paint Night – Kawaii

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on January 25th at 5:00 PM to create Kawaii art using acrylics. In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art as we build our drawing and painting skills. Supplies will be provided.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

January 25th at 5:00 PM

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

Eureka! – Solar-Powered Mini House

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.

January 23rd at 4:00 PM

Explore the power of clean energy by re-purposing a shoebox to design a solar-powered mini house!

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

Creative Corner – Blackout Poe-try Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

January 20th at 4:00 PM

Celebrate and honor Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday by creating your own found poetry from recycled books then turn your poetry into a Poe-inspired painting.

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

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop

Back by popular demand! Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library on January 17th at 4:00 PM for a hands-on chunky knit blanket workshop. Make your own chunky knit blanket to keep warm this season and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa at OFPL.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

January 17th at 4:00 PM

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

Eureka! – Candy Creations (Virtual)

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.

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YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

January 16th at 4:00 PM

Celebrate the creativity of culinary arts with chocolate! This fun activity lets you test your candy chemistry by melting chocolate and drizzling it into a delightful design.

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

Creative Corner – Deco Painting

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

January 13th at 4:00 PM

Create your own décoratifs art inspired by the Great Gatsby, fashion, and culture of the roaring twenties.

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

Teen Paint Night – Kawaii

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on January 11th at 5:00 PM to create Kawaii art using acrylics. In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art as we build our drawing and painting skills. Supplies will be provided.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

January 11th at 5:00 PM

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

Eureka! – Yo Ho Ho, Let’s Build a Pirate Ship!

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.

January 9th at 4:00 PM

What can you turn a giant cardboard box into? The answer is…anything! Join us for a collaborative and open-ended design as we build something amazing from a giant cardboard box.

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

Creative Corner – New Mexico Art

Create your own art using materials found around your home! Can’t make the in-person workshop? Watch a video replay on our YouTube channel. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

January 6th at 4:00 PM

Celebrate the 110th annual statehood of the 47th state by creating your own New Mexican-themed art. share your love of NM by using symbolism, colors, and more!

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

Tinker Tech – 3D Space Invaders Game

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games!

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

January 4th at 4:00 PM

Code the classic space invaders game in 3D. Discover loops, conditionals, variables, and keyboard events.

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