OFPL is hosting a week of Sci-Fi related programs and fun to celebrate. Check out our Sci-Fi collection of books and movies. Scan our social media each day for Sci-Fi facts and posts.
Then to wrap things up, on Friday, January 8th, join us for Fun Friday as we present Sci-Fi Triviaat 4:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for Sci-Fi prizes all week long.
The time for another virtual escape room is here! Last time you narrowly escaped the Library. Now a whole new challenge awaits. Can you solve the puzzles and escape in time?
Access our digital escape room collection on our website http://ofpl.online or through social media @galluplibrary. Escape Room 2 will be posted beginning Saturday, January 2nd. Registration is not required, play anytime at home.
Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL Totally True series where we’re exploring the OFPL non-fiction collections in books and online. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
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.
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course.
Did you get new technology for Christmas and have no idea how to set it up or use it? Join us for a live question and answer session where we will look at new holiday tech and take your questions. Get help or just talk about the great features your new device has to offer.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30th AT 4:00 P.M.
Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing on YouTube,@galluplibrary.
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 and can be requested below.
Tune in on Monday, December 28th at 4:00 p.m. for a workshop on learning the basics of photography. Learn the basic functions of a phone, digital, and film camera. Everything from framing portraits to a balanced exposure.
Send in your questions to learn more about your device.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.
Join OFPL on Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 26th at 1:00 p.m. for a workshop perfect to bring in the New Year!
Let’s start a new habit together. Create your own bullet journal to keep track of days, water intake, binge-worthy shows, best new music, and more. Request your bullet journal making materials below:
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course.
Learn how to use a free online desktop publishing program to make anything you need. From flyers to pamphlets and even logos, learn to create and publish anywhere.
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 and can be requested below.
Tune in Monday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on collage painting. Learn how to make a collage below. We will then apply to collage to make a basic sketch on canvas then continue and create a painting based on the print collage.
CREATIVE CORNER EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING, VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY.
Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of coloring and mocktail making. Request coloring pages, colored pencils, and an ingredient leaflet with mocktail/cocktail recipes below:
Color different pages from characters, scenes, and mandalas. Mocktail & Cocktail Recipes below:
Mocktail Recipes:
Lime Rickey
Ingedients: • 1 oz. Lime Juice • 1 oz. Sugar Syrup • 4 oz. Soda Water • 1 Lime
Directions: 1. Take the limes and squeeze them into a glass. 2. Pour in the sugar syrup 3. Top the glass with a shaker and shake the contents thoroughly. 4. Take a tall glass, add ice. 5. Pour the shaken contents through a strainer and into the glass. 6. Add the soda water. 7. Stir. 8. Garnish with lime peel 9. Drink and enjoy!
Shirley Temple
Ingedients:
• 1.5 oz. Grenadine • 6 oz. Ginger Ale • 1 Lemon
Directions: 1. Pour grenadine into tall glass. 2. Add ice. 3. Pour in ginger ale. 4. Stir. 5. Garnish with lemon peel.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Cocktail Recipes:
Mojito
Ingedients: • 1.5 oz. White Rum • 0.75 oz. Lime Juice • 0.5 oz. Sugar Syrup • 4 oz. Soda Water • 1-2 Sprigs Mint Leaves • Lime Slices, Garnish
Directions: 1. Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in mixing glass or tin. 2. Add lime juice, lime hull, and rum. 3. Add to milkshake glass. 4. Top with ice and soda water. 5. Roll drink back and forth in mixing glass. 6. Top with ice and garnish with mint bouquet and lime slice. 7. Drink responsibly & enjoy!
Shirley Temple
Ingedients: • 1 oz. Vodka • 1 oz. Grenadine • 8 oz. Ginger Ale • Lemon Slices, Garnish
Directions: 1. Add Ice 2. Pour vodka into the glass. 3. Pour in ginger ale. 4. Add Grenadine. 5. Garnish with lemon peel. 6. Drink responsibly & enjoy!
