LEARNING TOOLS FOR YOU
- Visit our online catalog (above) to check availability and to place holds on library materials for checkout.
- Allow 48 hours for requests to be completed.
- You will be notified by phone once requests are ready for pick up.
- Call (505) 863-1291 for all other inquiries.
OFPL provides checkouts and printing services Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 24/7 Wi-Fi access available. Virtual programs are provided through OFPL’s social media platforms, @galluplibrary. Check out our Library At-Home Resources below:
Library at-Home resources
library learning tools
AVAILABLE AT BOTH LIBRARIES
MAIN LIBRARY EXCLUSIVE
CHILDREN’S BRANCH EXCLUSIVE
Online Resources
COMICS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, & MANGA
ComicsPlus
DOWNLOADABLE EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
STREAMING SERVICES
Kanopy
DIGITAL MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS
CloudLibrary NewsStand
miscellaneous
LIBRARY LEARNING TOOLS
Available at Both Libraries
Audiobooks/Books on Cd
(Shelf Label: AUB or CDT)
This section houses self-contained mp3 players of audiobooks and books on CD ranging in levels from Kindergarten to Adult.
Biographies
(Shelf Label: B Indicating Biography + Last name of the person they are about)
This section contains biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs of influential people that have shaped countries, people’s lives, and more.
DVDs
(Fiction Shelf Label: DVD + F Indicating Fiction or JF Indicating Juvenile Fiction + Title Name)
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(Non-Fiction Shelf Label: DVD + J Indicating Juvenile or Dewey Decimal Number + Title Name)
Explore our collection of over 9,000 feature films, documentaries, non-fiction, self-help and TV series available for check out.
Graphic Novels/Comic Books
(Shelf Label: Graphic Novel Stickers + GN Indicating Graphic Novels +Author’s Last Name)
Books in this section are generally for reading levels 4th grade and up. They are very visually impactful and can be good choices for high-interest readers. This collection has a high volume of manga (Japanese comic books) such as One Piece, Death Note, Ouran High School Host Club, and more.
Journals, Periodicals, Magazines, & Newspapers (In-library use only)
OFPL is subscribed to 121 journals, periodicals, and magazines plus 12 newspapers that we receive and are enjoyed by our neighbors.
See Full Collection of Journals, Periodicals, Magazines, & Newspapers HERE
Are you looking for an article that is years old? Anyone is welcome to browse our microfilm learning tools which contain newspapers decades old.
Reference (IN-Library use only)
(Shelf Label: R Indicating Reference + Large Lime Green Dots)
This section is for looking up facts and information in specialized books. These learning tools DO NOT leave the library but can be viewed anywhere within the building during business hours. Included are Encyclopedia’s, books of records, NM law books, Polk Directories, and phone books from around the area. There are also guides for religion, medical terms, coin collections, weapons, businesses, and much more. Items in this section are kept current.
SpanisH (Español)
(Shelf Label: S Indicating Spanish + Large Purple Dots)
The library has learning tools in Spanish (Español). These learning tools contain Non-Fiction, Fiction, Biography, and selection of children’s books located at the Children’s Branch. Some of the books are popular titles translated into Spanish (Español) and some are original Spanish (Español) language books.
La Biblioteca tiene libros en español para aprender. Este libros incluye ficción, no ficción, biografía, y libros para los niños. Títulos populares traducido del inglés al español y títulos originales en español estan en la colección.
Main Library Exclusive
Fiction
(Shelf Label: F Indicating Fiction + Author’s Last Name)
This section contains any imaginary stories from murder investigations to fantasy realities. Suspenseful thrillers to faraway galaxies.
Locked CasE Southwest
(Shelf Label: LC Indicating Locked Case+ SW Indicating Southwest+ F Indicating Fiction or Dewey Decimal Number + Author’s Last Name + Large Turquoise Dots)
Our Southwest Lock Case learning tools includes, but is not limited to, files, books, reports, federal documentation, maps, and audio materials specific to the following topics:
- Navajo
- Zuni
- Papago/Tohono O’odham
- Hopi
- Regional Tribal Histories
- Native American Culture
- Governmental Documentation
- State of New Mexico
- Regional Southwest
Microfilm
(Shelf Label: MF Indicating Microfilm+ Newspaper Name)
A Microfilm reader and the learning tools of Microfilm are housed in the Reference Room of the Library. The Gallup Independent and Navajo Times are available approximately 6 months after the present date.
- Albuquerque Morning Journal: 1882 to 1886
- Albuquerque Journal: 1993 to 2010
- Carbon City News: 1915 to 1923 (Incomplete)
- Gallup Daily Times: 1929 to 1930
- Gallup Elk: 1889 to 1894
- Gallup Gazette: 1939 to 1946
- Gallup Gleamer: 1893 to 1896
- Gallup Herald: 1916 to 1923
- Gallup Independent: 1912 to Present (Missing 1917)
- Gallup Progress: April 1978 to July 1979
- McKinley County Republican: 1903 to 1910 (Missing 1906)
- McKinley County Warrior: 1952 to 1954
- Navajo Times: 1959 to Present
- Southwest Sunshine: November 7, 1984, to August 14, 1985
non-fiction
(Shelf Label: Dewey Decimal Number + Book Name)
This section contains factual stories such as learning to cook, arts and crafts, artist biographies, geography, history, and more.
Southwest LEARNING TOOLS
(Shelf Label: SW + F Indicating Fiction or Dewey Decimal Number + Author’s Last Name)
The extensive research and circulating learning tools particularly focus on the Four Corners region: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
Special Learning tools (In-Library USE ONLY)
(Shelf Label: Large Pink Dots)
Learning tools for films made in New Mexico or Gallup. These materials also include books signed by authors who have visited OFPL. Items are non-checkout items but there are circulating copies in the corresponding shelves.
Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art
The WPA Federal Arts Project was established during the Depression in the 1930s by the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The WPA started visual arts programs to aid unemployed artists. Some 100 art centers were operating throughout the United States. The Gallup Arts Center was one of four in New Mexico.
The Gallup Arts Center was located in the courthouse which is now the site of the present-day Gallup City Hall. When the courthouse building was razed, the WPA Art was divided between the City of Gallup and McKinley County. The City of Gallup turned over the WPA art to the new public library in 1952. This is one of the largest WPA Art collection in New Mexico. Various works are hung throughout the library such as paintings, drawings, furniture, mosaics, and more. They are included in our online catalog under the name of the artist and artwork.
Children’s Branch Exclusive
awe early literacy computers (In-Library Use Only)
There are four (4) AWE Early Literacy Computer Stations. These stations have educational games for Preschool through 5th-grade students. These stations are not connected to the internet and do not require a library card or guest pass to log-in. They are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
board books
(Shelf Label: BOB Indicating Board Books + Author’s Last Name)
Books in this section are best for ages 6 months to 2 years old. These items are made out of cardboard, making them sturdier than regular picture books. Topics include colors, animals, and first words.
board Games (In-Library Use Only)
There are 33 different board games available for 2 to 6 players ages 3 years and older. Our board games include but not limited to:
early childhood toys (In-Library Use Only)
There are nine (9) different early learning toys for the development of motor skills and color/letter recognition available with a library card or photo ID.
easy books
(Shelf Label: E Indicating Easy+ Author’s Last Name)
Books in this section are geared toward reading levels Preschool to 3rd grade. These books have illustrations that are just as vital as the storytelling in the text.
iPads (In-library use only)
All iPads are preloaded with learning games and are connected to the OFPL Wi-Fi. Must present and submit a library card or a photo ID.
juvenile fiction
(Shelf Label: JF Indicating Juvenile Fiction + Author’s Last Name)
This section houses books that include 4th to 8th grade reading levels. Chapter books and novels in this section are predominantly text with little to no illustration.
Juvenile Non-fiction
(Shelf Label: J Indication Juvenile+ Dewey Decimal Number + Author’s Last Name)
This section is comprised of factual books relating to fairy tales, folklore, poetry, and a few other topics. Books in this section include kindergarten to 8th grade reading levels that are great for research. Also, to learn more about subjects related to science or history.
legos (in-library use only)
A set of classic Lego bricks can be checked out with a library card or photo ID.
Nintendo game boys (in-library use only)
There are seven (7) Game Boy Advance handheld video game devices available to use with a library card or a photo ID. There are 33 different games to choose from: Spongebob, Super Mario, and Pokémon to name a few.
puzzles (in-library use only)
There are 11 different jigsaw puzzles for ages 2 to 5 years of age and have up to 25 pieces.
young adult
(Shelf Label: YA Indicating Young Adult + Author’s last name)
This section has materials for high school level material (grade 9 to 12). The books in this section targets topics of interest and is anyone reading at a high school or college level.
ONLINE DATABASES
Ancestry (In-Library Use ONLY)
Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
CloudLibrary NewsStand
cloudLibrary NewsStand is the digital magazine and newspaper service from bibliotheca. With an expanding catalogue that currently contains over 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages, NewsStand is the perfect way to access your library’s digital collection. All magazines and newspapers are available immediately for unlimited simultaneous use.
NewsStand is available as an easy-to-use standalone app, developed in partnership with Biblimags and Magzter, that offers individual articles, back issues, and an EZ read mode.
CreativeBug
CreativeBug is a website housing thousands of award-winning arts, crafts and DIY how-to videos taught by artists and experts in their fields. Simply log into CreativeBug with your library card number and PIN to find your own niche. CreativeBug has step-by-step video classes to complete projects in crafts like sewing, quilting, jewelry-making, crocheting, paper arts, bath, and body products. CreativeBug also hosts seasonal projects to celebrate holidays: Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and more. Get inspired to make pinch pots, build your own books, can preserves, bake hand-rolled chocolate truffles, make forgotten fabric scraps into earrings and additional other crafts!
El Portal
El Portal is a database accessible through a partnership with the New Mexico State Library that links New Mexico residents to reputable news sources found in a variety of national and regional newspapers, magazines, journal articles, and encyclopedias. El Portal also contains specialized content including but not limited to the Chilton Library, which contains up to date maintenance guides and specification tables on cars and trucks; and the Gale Business Small Business Resource Center, which contains content to assist individuals to plan, fund, start and manage a small business.
COMICS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, & MANGA
ComicsPlus by LibraryPass
Your OFPL card gives you FREE access to Comics Plus and includes digital access for everyone—in the library, at home, or on the go. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for offline reading, with unlimited, simultaneous checkout to maximize circulation through book clubs, reading programs, makerspace activities, and other engaging initiatives.
Login using your library card number and PIN.
DOWNLOADABLE EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
Libby by OverDrive
Libby by OverDrive is an app that can be downloaded on any Android/Apple device to listen to audiobooks or read eBooks. Simply download the app, search for Octavia Fellin Public Library and log in with your library card number and PIN. Libby boasts over five thousand fiction titles, Librarian-curated reading lists, and content for kids, juveniles and teens. Read or listen to your favorite books on the go without the worry of having to physically return items.
OverDrive
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (like eBooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. Every OverDrive collection is slightly different because each library picks the digital content they want for their users. OFPL is a member of the New Mexico Library to Go Consortium. Simply download the app, search for Octavia Fellin Public Library and log in with your library card number and PIN.
STREAMING SERVICE
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming service tailored to independent, classic, kids, world and art-house cinema. Kanopy partners with public libraries and universities with the primary goal of democratizing and providing enriching cultural content to library users. Kanopy charges no fees for use by Octavia Fellin Public Library patrons and has no commercials. Simply log into the Kanopy website with your library card number, PIN number and enjoy six-monthly film credits on Kanopy along with limitless children’s programming.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bike Locks
Three bike locks at the front desk of the Main Library and the Children’s Branch. Locks are available to neighbors to check out while visiting the library. Bike racks are located outside the entrance of both libraries.
Calculator
A graphing calculator is available for check-out at the Main Library. A graphing calculator is a handheld computer that is capable of plotting graphs, solving simultaneous equations, and performing other tasks with variables.
Family Pass
The New Mexico State Library, in partnership with local public libraries in New Mexico and the museums and historic sites of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is excited to offer the New Mexico FamilyPass to library cardholders throughout the state.
The FamilyPass provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Department of Cultural Affairs museums and historic sites. Check the pass out for free at the front desk of OFPL. You will get the pass for one week.
*The Family Pass does not cover parking expenses only admission to museums and historic sites across New Mexico.*
Magnifying Glass
A magnifying glass is available for check out at the Main Library.
Scanner
OFPL has scanning services available. The scan feature on our Xerox machine is self service. Guests using scanning services must either provide a storage device or an email address to save the scans.
Seed Library
The Seed Library at Octavia Fellin Public Library provides neighbors with an education on the importance of seed saving. By utilizing our seed library, we help nurture growth within the local Gallup sustainability movement and guide our neighbors to build gardens around native botanical species. We do this by:
- Establishing, growing, and curating a depository of seeds available to all Octavia Fellin Public Library cardholders at no cost.
- Providing information, instruction, and education about sustainable growing.
Check out the Seed Library HERE
StoryCorps
The Octavia Fellin Public Library was awarded a StoryCorps grant to record oral histories in Gallup and throughout McKinley County. The Library partnered with the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, the Crownpoint Historical Commission, and the Navajo Code Talkers Association to identify and assist with interviews and related programs and events. Our stories reflect the diversity and inclusion of the rich and vibrant cultures in our community.
StoryCorps’ mission is to provide people of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share and preserve the stories of our lives. It is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. The StoryCorps grant has enabled the library to capture stories from our community and share them with the world. The library will continue this project after the grant expires with the goal of building a comprehensive collection of local oral history.