FRIDAY, NOV. 25
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. 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.
CREATIVE CORNER - DREAMCATCHERS
3 pm @ OFPL’s Facebook page. Learn how to create your own dreamcatcher using wire, suede lace, string, beads, and more as well as its history and significance to the Indigenous people.
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HOZHO CULTURAL FALL FESTIVAL
4 pm - 7 pm @ 515 Park Ave. Performances, food, and fun!
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
1 pm - 5 pm @ the Children’s Library (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, NOV. 26
POP UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET – OPENING DAY
12 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Find the perfect locally-made, handcrafted artisan gift for everyone on your list.
SELF-CARE SATURDAY AT RIO WEST MALL
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall near the food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL and Rio West Mall for some crafts and self care! 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.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “moving colors.” 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.). This week explore the basics of rocket propulsion by building and testing your own balloon rocket. 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, NOV. 29
KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
4 pm on Zoom. For more information go to gallupnm.gov.
WHEN ART IS YOUR BUSINESS
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Free info session for artists and creators on entrepreneurship and business resources. Register by calling (505) 863-7637 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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, NOV. 30
LECTURE: ‘MAINTAINING NATIVE LANGUAGES’
3:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup: Room 200 of the Student Services and Technology Center. Presentation by Associate Professor Joe Kee. For information, contact Richard Reyes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
TEEN PAINT NIGHT
5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Spectacular Munster Mash. 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.
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers.
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022).
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “moving colors.” 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.
HOUR OF CODE
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens.
THURSDAY, DEC 1.
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.
ZOLLINGER LIBRARY’S GIFT OF READING
5 pm - 8 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will be giving away free books and bookmarks. 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 .
MITTEN TREE
In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs throughout the month of December. 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.
8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY IN NEW MEXICO
5 pm - 8 pm @ UNM-Gallup Gurley Hall. Free entertainment, a visit from Santa, and a closing ceremony for a student art exhibit. Info: Richard Reyes (505) 863-7542 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
9 am - 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. 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.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page. This week they will be making tissue hot air balloons to celebrate the 41st Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally. 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. 2 -
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
41ST RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY
@ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Don’t miss the most beautiful ballooning event in New Mexico, flying high over the red rocks.
SATURDAY, DEC. 3 -
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
CITY OF GALLUP ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
@ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (400 Marguerite Franco Dr.).
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
PYRAMID ROCK TRAIL RUN
8 am @ Red Rock Park Trails. This annual event serves as a fundraiser for the bands of Rehoboth Christian School.
LAST DAY TO SEE ‘INSPIRATION’ BY ARMULFO PEÑA
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
HOLIDAY TRIVIA NIGHT
7 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). 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 .
THURSDAY, DEC. 8
POKÉMON GO HOLIDAY RUMBLE
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Trainers will face other trainers in a winner take all battle royale. For questions and to register, please call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS AT RIO WEST MALL
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Make your own ornaments this holiday season. 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.
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY ART MARKET
10 am - 4 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).
SHOW OPENING: RAPHAEL BEGAY
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).
ONGOING
POP UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Find the perfect locally-made, handcrafted artisan gift for everyone on your list.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN VISITS GALLUP
Take a stroll along Coal Ave. from First Street to Third Street and check out window paintings of Frosty the Snowman gamboling about Gallup. This event will be going on until Dec. 31.
BOOK DONATIONS
@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Throughout November, Zollinger Library will be collecting donations of books for the community. 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 .
COMMUNITY DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
OFPL invites the local community to add photos, messages, and symbolic items to the Altar “Ofrenda” during the month of November. 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.
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.
INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE
The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. For more info email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
