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The Art of Drumming

Japanese-style drumming highlights culture, discipline and creative expression

Gallup Independent. October 21st, 2019. Maggie A. Adams, Staff Writer.

GALLUP – The downtown walkway filled with the sounds of drumming as the BK Taiko Japanese Drumming group face demonstrations and taught locals the art of the great drum.

Octavia Fellin Public Library Experiential Learning Coordinator, Joshua Whitman, has been working with the group for a number of months to bring them to Gallup for a hands-on demonstration.

Newspaper article featured in Gallup Independent. Scanned 11.22.2019 by OFPL Staff member, Joshua Whitman.

A diversity festival

“Back in July, I wanted to do a diversity festival … I came across their website and thought it was something different and interesting,” he said.

Whitman said the group’s unique talents were perfect for helping spread greater cultural awareness to different ethnic groups in the area.

Newspaper article featured in Gallup Independent. Scanned 11.22.2019 by OFPL Staff member, Joshua Whitman.
Newspaper article featured in Gallup Independent. Scanned 11.22.2019 by OFPL Staff member, Joshua Whitman.

Halloween Trivia Night

Come one, come all. Engage with other members of the community with Halloween trivia. Learn fun facts about a popular holiday. Join us at Sammy C’s on Saturday, October 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a fun spooky night filled with tricks and treats.

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

Magic for Muggles

Join us at the Children’s Branch on Friday, October 25th at 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of magical adventure as we get sorted into our Hogwarts Houses and begin our journey through the wizarding world.

Make your own wand and watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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

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October Film Series – Once Were Warriors

Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:30 p.m.

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

Synopsis:

A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 1994
  • Rating: R
  • Duration: 1 hr. 42 mins.
  • Genre: Crime, Drama
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Sugar Skull Decorating Party

Celebrate Diá de Los Muertos at the Main Library on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. with OFPL and the Miyamura High School Spanish Club. Decorate a sugar skull to take home and one to share on the community altar. Supplies will be provided.

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

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Cursive & Calligraphy Writing Intensive

Kids with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because of the lack of teaching in the public school system will be able to stop by the Children’s Branch on Tuesday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. to learn how to write in cursive as well as calligraphy techniques.

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

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Navajo Rug Weaving Class

Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class on the third Friday of every month beginning October 18th at the Main Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ms. Becenti is a lifetime weaver from Coyote Canyon who learned about weaving from her mother as a child. Her interest and inspiration in weaving peaked after taking weaving classes at Ft. Wingate Boarding School.

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in the traditional Navajo style. Methods for improving weaving techniques as well as different rug designs and tools used will be discussed. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome.

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

October Film Series – The Hustle

Wednesday, October 16h at 5:30 p.m.

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

Synopsis:

Two con women – one low rent and the other high class – team up to take down the men who have wronged them.

About the Film:
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Duration: 1 hr. 33 mins.
  • Genre: Comedy, Crime
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Crafts

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Main Library on Monday, October 14th by creating a beautiful dreamcatcher and other crafts. Dreamcatcher workshops will be at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library. other indigenous crafts will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Supplies will be provided.

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

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Taiko (Japanese Drummers)

OFPL and Bushido Kenkyukai proudly presents Taiko, a traditional Japanese musical art, taught through lecture and demonstration individuals learn about Taiko history, terminology, and Japanese culture and etiquette.

Join us at the Children’s Branch on Saturday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m. for an interactive musical experience.

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

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