Join us on Facebook and YouTube, @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts, and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Videos are posted weekly on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
• October 1st – Milagros
• October 8th – Paper Marigolds
• October 15th – Ojos de Dios
• October 22nd – Jack O’Lantern with Glowing Nose & Eyeball Lights
• October 29th – Day of the Dead
Need some inspiration to create Halloween art?
Contact OFPL to receive a FREE book with a random mini-story based in the Southwest.
Read the story and transform it into a dark, or terrifying work of art. All art mediums welcome! The deadline for submissions is Saturday, October 31st, and can be emailed to jwhitman@gallupnm.gov in a .PDF, .JPG, or .PNG file format.
Free mini-story books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be requested through the Online Request Form for curbside delivery. Participate for a chance to win a Halloween gift basket and other prizes!
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night.
Stories will change daily, at the end feel free to leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear.
Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates available for live stream classes.
You’ve read them, laughed at them, and even shared them. Memes are a great way to make statements, entertain, and more. So why not make your own? Learn how in this session.
Classes will be available on OFPL social media channels @galluplibrary.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 14 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, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. to learn the basics of watercolor painting, techniques, and watch a demonstration on creating works of art.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
Artist: Joshua Whitman
Instagram: @artisan_josh23
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates available for live stream classes.
Learn to create and design practically any type of document using a free online website, Canva. Create an account and jump right into this easy to learn program.
Create a FREE Canva account HERE.
Classes will be available on OFPL social media channels @galluplibrary.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 14 years of age and older.
Tune in on Monday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. for a demonstration on abstract painting while learning advanced techniques in painting. Exploring and building on what we learned in Abstract Painting 101 & 102 (Watch part one at https://youtu.be/HPFoHuDA9zM & part two at https://youtu.be/TBooN19TPzw).
Part Three explores final details and advanced painting techniques as we build upon the painting.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates available for live stream classes.
Learn how to use formulas to make calculations in spreadsheet programs such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.
Classes will be available on OFPL social media channels @galluplibrary.
Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
Octavia Fellin Public Library has Explora @ Home Kits! Choose from offline coding or kaleidoscope making.
Reserve your kit for curbside pick up at https://forms.gle/DfufCPpYsoLCiZr2A or call us at (505) 863-1291.
A special thank you to Navajo United Way and ¡Explora! for supporting STEAM learning in our community.
Create your own art using various materials found around your home! These courses are geared towards individuals 15 years of age and older.
Tune in on Monday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. to learn about free open source software programs to create three-dimensional (3D) objects. Create any object from bubble wands to Dungeons & Dragons original characters the only limit is your imagination. (Max dimension object size: 5 x 5 x 5 inches).
Join TinkerCAD prior to 3D Printing Basics workshop HERE.
Send your completed projects must be in either .STL or .OBJ file formats to jwhitman@gallupnm.gov for printing. OFPL Staff will contact you once the print job is completed.
Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.