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Creative Corner – LED Circuit Bookmarks

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 16th at 3:00 PM

Learn the basics of circuitry as we make our own LED bookmarks.

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

Navajo Rug Weaving – December 2022

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti with Diné Be´ iinà – The Navajo Lifeway will host Navajo Rug Weaving Classes every month. Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library on December 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

December 16th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in the traditional Diné style, including warping, carding, and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects.

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

Teen Paint Night – Glitchy Graphics

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on December 14th at 5:00 PM to learn various techniques using paint! Create your own glitch-inspired graphics in this immersive workshop as we build skills in drawing and painting.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

December 14th at 5:00 PM

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

Teen Paint Night Examples

Teen Paint Night. Watercolor Pumpkin. October 2022.
Teen Paint Night. Kawaii Pug. November 2022.

Midweek Matinee – Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

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 14th at 4:00 PM

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Monkey Day)

2011 | PG-13 | 1 hr. 45 min.
A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising.

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

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

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop

Join OFPL in-person at the Main Library on December 13th at 4:00 PM for a
hands-on chunky knit blanket workshop! Make your own chunky knit blanket to keep warm this season and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa at OFPL.

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

December 13th at 4:00 PM

Supplies will be provided.

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

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.