FRIDAY, DEC. 8
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
12 pm @ @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.
FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE
10 am - 4 pm @ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by our library staff at OFPL.Buy one book for $1 or fill up a bag with books for $5.
ZPSD WINTER ART SHOW PREVIEW AND AWARDS
5:30 pm - 7 pm @ the Zuni High School (71 Rte. 301 N. in Zuni).
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GET UP AND GAME
3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9
ZPSD WINTER ART SHOW AND SALE
10 am - 1 pm @ the Zuni High School (71 Rte. 301 N. in Zuni).
GALLUP ELKS HOOP SHOOT
11:30 am @ JFK Middle School (600 Boardman Dr.).
SELF CARE AT RIO WEST MALL
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall for a self care DIY activity this holiday season! Make your very own Holiday Sugar Scrub to gift or enjoy!
ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
SHOW OPENING: 8TH ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW
12 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). See new work by 13 of your favorite local artists.
MINI WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL
1 pm - 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Thirty-three local artists will be present. A family craft and hot cocoa will be available.
SCREENING OF ‘IN THE DIRT’
6:30 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). After the movie, members of the cast will be available for questions.
KIDZ CINEMA
2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Secretariat (2010) in honor of National Horse Day! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
MONDAY, DEC. 11 -
FRIDAY, DEC. 15
ELF ON THE SHELF SCAVENGER HUNT
@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Help Zollinger Library find the Elf on the Shelf! Look high and low for your chance at a special prize.
MONDAY, DEC. 11
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This December, our story times will celebrate the holiday season and beginning of winter. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn about crystals, and then “grow” Christmas decorations in the shape of a candy cane or wreath!Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 12
SEW HAPPY
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to select, layout, and cut patterns, use a sewing machine, seam finishes, and hand sew to finish. The class is for people age 12 and up.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
PAINT AND SIP: HOT AIR BALLOON
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Registration is $35/person.
POKÉMON GO HOLIDAY GATHERING
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Participants may bring a food item to share or just come and enjoy the company of fellow Pokémon trainers. For questions, please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Barbie.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This December, the story times will celebrate the holiday season and beginning of winter. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
4 pm - 6 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!
THURSDAY, DEC. 14
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
CHUNKY KNIT SCARF WORKSHOP
5 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to make a super-soft, chunky cowl! No equipment needed - all you need is a skein of yarn (and your arm)! Supplies provided. Advance registration at ofpl.online is required.
DECEMBER FILMS: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Get in the holiday spirit with these fun films. This week’s film is 12 Days of Christmas Eve.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, create a holiday ornament. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, DEC. 15
OFPL MAKERSPACE ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create your own custom ornaments using the library’s MakerSpace equipment. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SATURDAY, DEC. 16
BARBIE PARTY
2 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Come dressed as your favorite Barbie and take a photo in our life-sized Barbie Box made in our MakerSpace! The party will feature snacks, door prizes, crafts, and a special screening of the Barbie movie! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
MONDAY, DEC. 18
GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.
TUESDAY, DEC. 19
COOKING CLASS: SOUS VIDE TURKEY BREAST
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL for a cooking class with professional Chef Brian Tatsukawa from the NTU Culinary Department. Learn how to cook a perfectly tender and juicy turkey breast using the Sous Vide method. Advance registration at ofpl.online is required.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20
START OF GMCS WINTER BREAK
THURSDAY, DEC. 21
WINTER BREAK CHESS TOURNAMENT
@ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Registration begins at 9 am, and rounds start at 10 am. An awards ceremony will take place at 4 pm.
FRIDAY, DEC. 22-MONDAY, DEC. 25
OFPL will be closed for the holidays.
ONGOING
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.
UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING
Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
BARBIE EXHIBIT
@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). View various Barbie dolls through history and learn the story behind how Ruth Handler created the iconic doll. This exhibit will be available at OFPL through December.
POP-UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET OPENS
Tuesday-Friday 2 pm - 6 pm, Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Find the perfect one-of-a-kind, hand-made gift by a local artist for everyone on your list! The Pop-up Marker runs until Dec. 21.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
The WE READ, WE TALK book club is currently voting on the books they will read in 2024! To cast your vote, visit ofpl.online. Registration for the next book will begin in January.
FREE HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING
@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.). First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment. Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 863-8827.
BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE
OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
