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.
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. 30
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. 31
MONDAY, JAN. 1
OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of January.
TINKERCAD DESIGN CONTEST
The Octavia Fellin Public Library MakerSpace is hosting a Tinkercad design contest through the month of January. Tinkercad is a free modeling software used in the library’s MakerSpace to create 3D-printable designs.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 about the contest, or for instructions on how to submit your design.
EUREKA!
Virtual activity. Invent a winter-themed version of slime using just a few common ingredients. 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, JAN. 2
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, JAN. 3
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This January, the story times will celebrate the theme of invention, imagination, and creativity. 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, JAN. 4
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, create beautiful colored birds from wrapped yarn. 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
TUESDAY, JAN. 9
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
LODGER’S TAX COMMITTEE MEETING
10 am @ Comfort Suites (3940 Hwy. 66).
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason presents the Constitutional articles that describe the way the government is structured and how it operates including the three branches of government and their powers. 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.
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.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11
CRICUT 201
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Makers will learn how to use a Cricut cutter to create beautiful, innovative faux leather earrings. 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.
ONGOING
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 January.
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.
