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Roaring ’20s Day

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, February 20th for a day to celebrate the Roaring 1920s. There will be ’20s era music, documentaries on the 1920s, and a special showing of The Great Gatsby at 5:30 p.m.

Come in your best 1920s outfit and relive the Roaring Twenties.

Email mdchavez@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

The Great Gatsby (2013)

Synopsis:

A writer and wall street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby.

About the Film:
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 2 hrs. 23 mins.
  • Genre: Drama, Romance
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

February Film Series – Harriet

Wednesday, February 19th at 5:30 p.m.

Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Synopsis:

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 2 hr. 5 mins.
  • Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Money Smart Survival Game – February

As students get older and closer to being on their own, financial literacy becomes even more important.

Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, February 15th and 29th at 2:00 p.m. for the Money Smart Survivor Game which gives future college students a taste of budgeting in the real world. It will teach them the value of having a budget that balances savings, needs and wants.

Prizes available.

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

Manga Club: Drawing Manga Characters

Learn how to draw your own manga characters like Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), in this interactive workshop by learning the basics at the Children’s Branch on Friday, February 14th and 28th at 4:00 p.m.

All supplies provided.

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Examples of Masashi Kishimoto’s illustrations for Naruto.

Money Club – February

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on Friday, February 14th, 21st, and 28th between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

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

File your FAFSA online HERE.

Federal Deadlines

2020–21 Academic Year

Online FAFSA forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT), June 30, 2021. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT, September 11, 2021.

State Deadlines

New Mexico | Check with your financial aid administrator.

Check state deadlines HERE.

Virtual Reality Basics

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. for an interactive program on emerging Virtual Reality (VR) technology. 

VR technology is on the rise with improvements making the technology more affordable. Learn the basics of how this technology works and how it can be used for education, development, and entertainment.

Get hands-on with this technology while learning the technical specs.

Email mdchavez@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

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

February Film Series – Loving

Wednesday, February 12th at 5:30 p.m.

Join us at the Main Library for a FREE film screening. Free popcorn and drinks are provided.

Synopsis:

The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court’s historic 1967 decision.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 2 hr. 3 mins.
  • Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
OFPL does not own the rights to this video. Courtesy of YouTube.

Crafty Kids – February

Family-friendly crafts for all skill levels!

  • Thursday, February 6th – Love Bugs (Make Yarn Love Bugs for your Valentine).
  • Thursday, February 13th – Dove of Peace (Make doves in memory of Martin Luther King).
  • Thursday, February 20th – Conga Drums (Make your own drum inspired by the African and Cuban Conga Drums and Dances).
  • Thursday, February 27th – Paper Plate Weaving (Create your own basket with this weaving project).

Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-726-6120 for more information.

Film & TV Script Writing Workshop

Need assistance writing a script for your book trailer? Explore and learn scriptwriting. Must attend one (1) workshop to be eligible for a competition prize.

Join us at the Main Library every Thursday in February at 5:00 p.m.

The workshop is in conjunction with the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. Register below.

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