Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear.
Dial-A-Story – April 2021
Category: Program
Coming Soon! Virtual Authors Festival: Visual Storytelling
OFPL will launch its first Virtual Authors Festival this May!
2021 Authors Festival Theme:
Visual Storytelling
Help us kick off the summer by participating in visual storytelling and creativity during the entire month. We have presenters, filmmakers, artists, poets and authors from the Four Corners and beyond. Connect with us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to join the activities.
The fun begins May 1st with a photo scavenger hunt using the GooseChase app! Use game code 8ZMXP7 and show us your good side.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Job Search Help
Join us on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for FREE computer classes.
Wednesday, March 31st at 4:00 p.m.
LIVESTREAm on Facebook LIVE
Job Search Help
Are you looking for a job and not having much luck? Let OFPL staff assist you. We’ll look at tips to make it easier and a site we recommend for safe job searching.
Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the LIVESTREAM course.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Tech Short Tuesday
Join us on Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. for How-to tech shorts.
It is tax season and the perfect time to learn where to get forms and tips for getting tax help.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Talking Tuesday
Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Women’s Her-story Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3 – 5 minute video about the influential women in your lives and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community.
EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it!
Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
String Painting
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, March 29th at 4:00 p.m. to create vivid mono- or dual-color abstract prints utilizing liquid watercolor and string on water-durable paper.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Beauty Potion
Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 29th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.
Ingredient list is available below:
Beauty Potion
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 Tbsp. Rosewater
• 1/2 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel
• 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil (Substitute for jojoba, almond, or coconut oil)
• 1/2 tsp. Glycerine
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix the aloe gel with glycerine to form a smooth paste.
- Then add olive oil or almond oil and finally add rose water.
- Store it in a small container and use it whenever you feel like.
- Take a pea sized amount of the serum and massage in upward motion on the skin for a minute or two. Use every day or on alternative days. Massage your neck and face in upward motions.
Benefits:
• Quick absorbing.
• Light weight.
• Gives you a nice glow.
• Rose water refreshes your skin.
• The oil moisturizes your skin.
• Skin feels really soft after you use it.
• Free of chemicals.
• You get to customize it!
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
We READ, We TALK Book Club Zoom Discussions
OFPL’s Book Club is reading The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones.
The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives.
Zoom discussions will be held:
Thursday, March 18th
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27th
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
2-hour Virtual Zumba Class
Join us on OFPL’s Zoom Saturday, March 27th at 12:00 p.m. for a special 2-hour Zumba class hosted by OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor, Joshua Whitman, with guest instructors.
Register to participate virtually from home
Registration is limited to 100 participants.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Coffee Demonstration Presented by Gallup Coffee Copany
Join us on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary every Friday at 4:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!
FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
LIVESTREAM ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Coffee demonstration
Presented by Gallup Coffee Company
Join us for a special demonstration on coffee presented by the Gallup Coffee Company. See how coffee beans get turned into your favorite cup of coffee and learn different at-home brewing methods.
Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.