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.
Join us at El Morro Events Center on Friday, November 22nd at 4:00 p.m. for a reading and discussion with Newberry and Printz author Gary D. Schmidt.
He will be reading from his novel The Wednesday Wars and we will be giving away 25 copies of the title as door prizes to be signed by the author.
This program is in partnership with Rehobeth Christian School.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
Gallup Solar will be at the Main Library on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the benefits of solar power and answer questions.
If you currently live without electricity, solar power could be the answer for you. Gallup Solar will explain how it can be possible to utilize this form of power, even in remote areas.
Join us to find out how.
Email mdchavez@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
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.
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Trace the role of violence in and around Native American traditions. How common is land displacement and outright theft?
Runtime: 31 mins.
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.
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.
On her last day, Ruby faces the inescapable remnants of alcoholism, family, and culture.
Runtime: 10 mins.
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” shows the ugly truth of the effects of colonialism on indigenous families on the reservations in the United States.
Runtime: 6 mins.
A film about mental illness.
Runtime: 1 min.
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
This film tells the story of Native Americans who are striving to revitalize their languages.
Runtime: 41 mins.
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.
Runtime: 53 mins.
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Runtime: 1 hr. 29 mins.
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Native American actor Martin Sensmeier travels to San Juan County, Utah, to investigate the controversy over the Bears Ears National Monument.
Runtime: 52 mins.
Profiles the incredible stories of Tlingit Native Americans from the village of Hoonah, Alaska who served in the Vietnam War.
Runtime: 1 hr. 6 mins.
Art is all in the family!
Join us at Children’s Branch on Saturday, November 16th at 3:00 p.m. for an interactive artist demonstration with award-winning Diné artist Jerry Brown and his daughter, MB.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.
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.
Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be’iiná – The Navajo Lifeway will hose a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class/Spin-Off on the third Friday of every month.
Don’t miss the next class on Friday, November 15th at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and snacks. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.
Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Timmy Telescope returns to Gallup!
Join us at the Children’s Branch on Friday, November 15th at 3:00 p.m. for fun with light and color. Look at the sun through a solar telescope and make light-reactive bracelets.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.