Category: Summer Reading 2022

Creative Corner – Disco LED Anglerfish

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us virtually @galluplibrary or in-person at the Children & Youth Library on Mondays at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 13-years and older.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 11th at 4:00 PM

With an introduction to electronics, learn to wire your own bioluminescence anglerfish.

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

Children’s Book Drive

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

OFPL will be collecting donations of new and gently used children’s books from July 11th through July 31st in conjunction with KOAT-TV’s annual New Mexico Children’s Book Drive. These books will be distributed to children around the state through schools and partner literacy organizations. 

July 11th to July 31st

You may drop book donations off at Children & Youth Library: 200 West Aztec Ave. or Main Library: 115 West Hill Ave.

Drop-off locations

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

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

Family Storytime – Boats

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 AM and Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Children & Youth Library for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This summer we are learning about ocean animals. Ages 0-4.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 9th at 2:00 PM

OFPL X-STREAM SUMMER 2022 WEEK 6
FAMILY STORYTIME THEME: Boats

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

Chess Club

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join the chess club at OFPL!

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM  at the Children & Youth Library.  Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday we will learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday we will compete in a tournament-style format. Prizes will be awarded!

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM

Every Saturday at 12:00 PM

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.

Block Letter Book Art

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us in-person at the Children & Youth Library July 8th at 3:00 PM to transform simple wooden letter blocks into art using your favorite book covers, poetry, magazines, and more.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 8th at 3:00 PM

Register at below by July 6th to receive a 13-inch letter of your choice.

block letter registration

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

Crafty Kids – NASA Spaceships

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 7th at 4:00 PM

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

supply request form

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

Mighty Chondria Kids – Coral Reef Creations

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 2:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 7th at 2:00 PM

Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourage seeking out answers to questions about the natural world.

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

Midweek Matinee – Dune (2021)

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library every Wednesday at 3:00 PM for weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

July 6th at 3:00 PM

Dune (2021)

2021 • 2 hrs. 35 mins. • PG-13
A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy’s most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.

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

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

Kidz Cinema – Finding Dory (2016)

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Wednesday at 12:30 PM for weekly family-oriented film screenings. Movies are catered with ratings PG and lower.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 6th at 12:30 PM

FINDING Dory (2016)

2016 • 1 hr. 37 mins. • PG
Friendly but forgetful blue tang Dory begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.

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

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

Family Storytime – Boats

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 AM and Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Children & Youth Library for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This summer we are learning about ocean animals. Ages 0-4.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 6th at 11:00 AM

OFPL X-STREAM SUMMER 2022 WEEK 6
FAMILY STORYTIME THEME: Boats

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