FRIDAY, JAN. 26
GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.
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, JAN 27
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
9 am - 11:30 am @ First Baptist of Gallup gym (2112 College Dr.) The LaLuz Pregnancy Support Center of Gallup is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Adults will get a breakfast for $5 each, children under 12 cost $2 each.
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 The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). 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, JAN. 28
MONDAY, JAN. 29
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Kick off your inspiration before The Big Game by creating your very own football stadium! 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.
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.
TUESDAY, JAN. 30
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.
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
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, JAN. 31
NEW YEAR, NEW LANGUAGE
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Learn about Zollinger Library’s newest technology, Mango Languages.
SPORTS COMMISSION MEETING
5:30 pm @ Gallup City Hall, City Manager’s Conference Room (110 W. Aztec Ave.).
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is 80 for Brady.
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.
THURSDAY, FEB. 1
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, make a Groundhog Day-inspired craft. 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
SATURDAY, FEB. 3
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY
12 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Come celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at OFPL! Come read with Sage the turtle and Holly the dog throughout the afternoon. Join special guest Explora! for family-oriented STEM stations. Try out our family scavenger hunt, puzzles, and games.
TUESDAY, FEB. 6
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason presentsthe first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, aka the Bill of Rights. 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.
WEDNEADAY, JAN. 7
CARTOON WORKSHOP
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL cartooning workshop with illustrator Rick Stromoski. In celebration of Children’s Author & Illustrator Week, enjoy an interactive presentation and learn how to draw animals!
THURSDAY, JAN. 8
CRICUT 101
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your own cards for Valentine’s Day! Design your own cards with these easy and creative tutorials using your Cricut.
AUTHOR READING AND Q&A
5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Daniel Vandever, an author from Haystack, New Mexico and winner of the American Indian Youth Literature Award, will read from his books and do a Q&A afterwards.
SATURDAY, FEB. 10
VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) Spell out any message you like with customized yarn-wrapped wire words or make some adorable love bugs!
SUGAR COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP
1 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL and Chef Sheila Begay of the NTU Culinary Department for a sugar cookie decorating workshop. Learn decorating techniques and make your own delicious Conversation Sugar cookies to celebrate Valentine’s Day! The class is limited to 20 people.
ONGOING
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.
