FRIDAY, MAY 12
LAST DAY FOR THE END OF YEAR PHOTOBOOTH
@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library is here to help you make memories with their end-of-year photo booth in the library gallery. Everyone is invited to make use of the photo area to take pictures with those special to them.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Stuido123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
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 @ 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, MAY 13
CALL FOR ARTISTS
gallupARTS is seeking work that honors the families of WWII Navajo Code Talkers for a group show in July. The submission deadline is May 13. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
FOOD AND BAKE SALE
9 am - 1 pm @ Gallup Lumber. Relay for Life is putting on a bake sale. All proceeds will go toward cancer research. For more information call (505) 870-6205.
‘WE ARE WATER’ EXHBIT OPENING DAY
2 pm - 4 pm @ Zuni Tribal Archives (16 St. Anthony Dr., Zuni). The celebration includes hands-on activity stations about water, a Zuni cultural dance performance, Zuni artisans, and information from local gardening organizations.
SHOW OPENING: “PRUSSIAN HORIZONS”
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). A collection of Zuni, Baroque, Cubist, landscape and contemporary art through a sentimental lens. The show will be available through June 3.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FAIR
10 am - 5 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.)
MOTHER’S DAY PHOTO FRAMES
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.)
NATIVE AND XERIC PLANT SALE
9 am - 3 pm @ Holiday Nursery (224 S. Valley View).
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 Brave (2012). 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, MAY 14
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Celebrate Mom today.
MONDAY, MAY 15
‘ALL TOGETHER NOW!’ SUMMER READING REGISTRATION
All ages are invited to register for OFPL’s 2023 Summer Reading Program as theycelebrate kindness, friendship, and unity “All Together Now.” You may register in-person at the Children & Youth Library, Main Library or at ofpl.online. 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 month, they will be exploring the topic of food. 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 @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Build your own anemometer to measure wind speed. 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, MAY 16
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, MAY 17
REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB
6 pm - 7:30 pm @ Rio West Mall’s food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) A free chess club that is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information 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 Night at the Museum.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topic of food. 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.
TINKER TECH OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s 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, MAY 18
ARTIST TALK: ‘PRUSSIAN HORIZONS’
6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.).
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). 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
SUNDAY, MAY 21
PAINT PARTY
First United Methodist Church (1800 Red Rock Dr.). Enjoy painting for a cause. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. Limited to 20 people.To reserve a place and for more information call Pam at (505) 870-6205.
TUESDAY, MAY 23
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
TSE YI GAI, NAVAJO PINE, AND THOREAU GRADUATION DAY
6:30 pm @ various sites.
THURSDAY, MAY 25
MIYAMURA, CROWNPOINT, AND TOHATCHI GRADUATION DAY
6:30 pm @ various sites.
FRIDAY, MAY 26
GALLUP CENTRAL, RAMAH AND GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY
6:30 pm @ various sites.
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am @ 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 27
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CYANOTYPE PRINTING WITH CHERILLE W.
1 pm - 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( 123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops
ONGOING
FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE
Friends of OFPL will have a book sale at the library throughout the month of May, with new materials added daily! Fill up a bag with books for $5 or buy one for $1. 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.
RECRUITING TEEN MAKERS
OFPL is recruiting Teens to help spread their passion. Get trained and certified on our MakerSpace equipment and become a Teen Ambassador for the MakerSpace! 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.
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.
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.t