Category: Program

Eureka! – Jasmine Sadler & Balloon Rockets

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.

December 12th at 4:00 PM

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

Be inspired by the work of aerospace engineer and CEO Jasmine Sadler, and then try your hand at creating your own model rocket which uses the principle of Newton’s Third Law to propel itself, just like a real rocket.

Learn more about Jasmine and their work in STEAM Education.

Jasmine Sadler. Rocket Scientist.

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

Holiday Ornaments at Rio West Mall

Join OFPL in-person at the Rio West Mall on December 10th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to spread some holiday cheer! Make your own ornaments this holiday season. While you’re there, take a break from crafting and play some Virtual Reality games!

Rio West Mall
1300 West Maloney Ave.

December 10th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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

Creative Corner – Charcoal Krampus 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.

December 9th at 3:00 PM

You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why…Krampus is comin’ to town! Celebrate Winter solstice by creating your own Krampus-inspired art using charcoal.

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

Midweek Matinee – Krampus (2015)

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library every Wednesday at 4:00 PM for weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

December 7th at 4:00 PM

Krampus (Krampusnacht)

2015 | PG-13 | 1 hr 38 min
A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.

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

OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Chess Club – December 2022

Join the chess club at OFPL! Every Tuesday and Friday at 4:30 PM at the Children & Youth Library. Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

Tuesdays & Fridays at 4:30 PM

  • Tuesday we will learn and practice chess theory and strategy together.
  • Friday we will compete in a tournament-style format. Prizes will be awarded!

All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event.

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

Eureka! – Kyla Edison & Geology

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.

December 5th at 4:00 PM

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

Be inspired by the work of geologist Kyla Edison, and then use the Mohs scale of hardness to compare and analyze different rocks.

Kyla Edison. Geologist.

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

Creative Corner – Paper Iris Book Cover

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.

December 2nd at 3:00 PM

Need to spice up your book covers? Create a unique iris book cover out of paper

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

Mitten Tree

In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs to decorate our Mitten Tree!

Entire Month of December

Donations will be accepted throughout the month of December and will benefit the children and families of McKinley County. Help provide our community with warm hands and warm hearts.

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

Unwrap the Gift of Reading

Begin the holiday cheer early by unwrapping the gift of reading at OFPL!

Entire Month of December

Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Rate it by filling out the card with each book. Return it by January 14th to be entered in a prize drawing. Post a picture with your book on social media and tag us @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing.

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

Teen Paint Night – Kawaii

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on November 30th at 5:00 PM to create kawaii art using acrylics.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Hill Ave.

November 30th at 5:00 PM

In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art as we build our drawing and painting skills. Supplies will be provided.

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