FRIDAY, DEC. 22-
MONDAY, DEC. 25
OFPL will be closed for the holidays.
FRIDAY, DEC. 22
CITY OF GALLUP OFFICES CLOSED - CHRISTMAS EVE OBSERVED
SATURDAY, DEC. 23
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. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
10:30 am @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Hwy. 564). Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Special music by John Chapman.
MONDAY, DEC. 25
CITY OF GALLUP OFFICES CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY
EUREKA!
Virtual activity. Explore states of matter by creating a Christmassy version of an oobleck, which is neither a liquid or a solid, but has properties of both. .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. 26 -
FRIDAY, DEC. 29
MARVIN JOHNSON BASKETBALL CAMP
10 am - 12:30 pm every day @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (400 Marguerite Franco Dr.). This camp is open to kids ages 6-15. Come learn fundamentals of basketball. Registration is $65.
TUESDAY, DEC. 26
FREE NARCAN TRAINING
12 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A paramedic and a case manager from the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act will present available resources and Narcan training. Each individual will get a box of Narcan. A Q&A to follow. 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.
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. 27
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Oppenheimer.
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. 28
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.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, use different shapes, colors, forms, and textures of yarn to achieve a beautiful piece of art. 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. 29
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. 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, JAN. 1
OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
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! Rate it by filling out the card with each book. Return it by Jan. 14 to be entered in a prize drawing.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.
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.
