Come make beautiful tile art that you can transform into coasters for your tables. Perfect to keep your hot chocolate or tea nice and toasty as your brave the elements.
Join us at the Main Library on Tuesday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of creative expression. Supplies provided.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Too chilly outside? Come and join us for a hands-on demonstration at the Main Library on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. as we make chunky knit blankets to keep you warm by the fire.
Printable instructions are available to pick up after the event. Hot chocolate and supplies provided.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
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.
kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, December 10th and December 31st at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive.
Anyone that is interested in learning about calligraphy techniques can also stop by and enjoy this workshop.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
The story continues, get your dice ready for another heroic journey!
Join us at the Main Library Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Dungeons and Dragons.
Do you dare enter the dungeon and face off endless hordes of skeletons and other dark creatures to face the ultimate boss? Sharpen your battle axes, refill your quiver, and recite your enchantments for another chapter in our fantasy role-playing board game.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
December is always a time of reflection for people and communities to wonder – what could I, or we, have done better?
In the spirit of yearly reflection and looking towards the future of Octavia Fellin Public Library, we invite the public to get involved in our OFPL Neighborhood Reflection Board all month long.
On one side, please write on a slip of paper provided what you love about OFPL — is it seeing fresh-off-the-press books? Movie screenings? Different cultural events you would not have otherwise been a part of?
On the other side, please write things you would like to see changed or improved about the library, from the large to the small.
Once the month of December has wrapped up, we will transform the Reflection Board into community suggestions in order to lobby for a new library that reflects what Gallup wants, needs, and to uphold what folks absolutely love. Come one come all with yearly reflections!
Winter has arrived and the Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) is collecting new and gently used winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for homeless veterans throughout the month of December.
Our vets need blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, and more. Please share the gift of warmth and let our veterans know how they mean to all of us!
Donations may be dropped off at the OFPL Main Library, 115 West Hill Ave. during the month of December.
Throughout December, help OFPL determine which is better: Red Chile or Green Chile.
All month long, there will be a display where you can vote on Red, Green, or Christmas as the best way to have chile served. In addition, please share your favorite chile recipes on our community board.
Come by the OFPL Main Library at 115 West Hill Ave. and cast your vote!
Would you like to pursue a career in the film industry? Work behind the scenes directing, producing, lighting, and more.
Here is your chance to showcase your talents with a Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. We will be hosting workshops in scripting, videography, editing, and more!
Book trailers will be showcased at the end of the competition and prizes awarded.
The registration deadline is January 31st, 2020 and is available down below. Competition is for anyone ages 13-18 and begins February 1st through April 4th, 2020.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
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.