FRIDAY, December 11
DRAWCEMBER ART CHALLENGE
Dec. 6-12 OFPL challenges you to sketch the provided weekly themes. This week’s theme will be gingerbread (Landscape gingerbread housing or gingerbread family portrait. Ideas are endless, as long as you incorporate gingerbread into your sketch).Send your weekly artwork through our social media @galluplibrary or use our special hashtag #OFPLsketchchallenge to win prizes.
TRADITIONAL NAVAJO FOOD AT HOME
4 pm @ OFPL’s Facebook LIVE stream, @galluplibrary. Join Jennifer Wheeler for a traditional Navajo cooking class presented in Diné. 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
VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS
4 pm Live on Facebook @ galluplibrary for Navajo Food and Culture Demonstration.
OFPL NEW MEXICO TRADITIONS SERIES
11 am - Visit You Tube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the series featuring winter traditions of the diverse peoples of New Mexico. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays. Biscochitos are today’s focus.
DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING
1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org
SATURDAY, December 12
SELF-CARE SATURDAY
1 pm on Facebook@galluplibrary. to make your DIY cosmetics from items around your home. Each ingredient list will be available on our website of-l.online. All Self-Care episodes are available after the livestream. Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary. This week we will focus on aromatherapy candles.
5THANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW
3 pm @GALLUParts Facebook and Instagram pages. See the ART123 Gallery Virtual Show Opening for the 5th Annual Member Artist Group Show.
UNM-GALLUP HOLIDAY STEP CHALLENGE
Individual challenge with prizes. Goal is 420,000 steps. The challenge is six weeks or 42 days long. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 862-9389.
SUNDAY December 13
DRAWCEMBER ART CHALLENGE
Dec. 13-19 OFPL challenges you to sketch the provided weekly themes. This week’s theme will Fire or Ice. (Create a sketch of toasty warmth or frigid cold.) Send your weekly artwork through our social media @galluplibrary or use our special hashtag #OFPLsketchchallenge to win prizes.
STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK FAIR
through Dec. 13 online. Support your school and help your child discover new books and favorite characters. Choose from the interactive gooklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.
MONDAY, December 14
CREATIVE CORNER
4 pm @ ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace. The focus will be on Clay Pinch Pots (Air-dry clay).
DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING
1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org NM Dept of Health 1919 College Drive
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center (SSC) Board Room, (640 S. Boardman).
KEEPING DOWNTOWN GALLUP SAFE CTY MEETING
3 pm-4 pm a virtual discussion with local officials and leaders presented by Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82180482446?pwd=RTgzMEVyUWNCNTIHQWhqVE1YUHpVdz09; Meeting ID:821 8048 2446; Passcode: 717739; To join by phone +1 346 248 7799 U.S. (Houston): +1 669 900 9128 U.S. (San Jose).
TUESDAY, December 15
TECH SHORT TUESDAYS
5 pm live on Facebook, @galluplibrary for “How to” tech shorts. This month we will focus on building and making. For more information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
COVID TESTING
11 am-1 pm in Grants @ Grants Public Health Office (700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 100)
EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS! – CELEBRATIONS AND DIY IDEAS
4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary on Tuesdays. Join the creative genius of the Octavia Fellin Public Library and our unusually talented neighbors for book-talks, author-talks, movie-talks, pop-talks, food-talks, maker-talks, tech-talks.
WEDNESDAY, December 16
FLU VACCINE EVENT
11 am-2 pm @ Lake Valley Chapter House (drive-thru)
TWITTER BASICS
4 pm –Twitter offers many opportunities to communicate with others and have conversations online. Learn the basics of how to use this social emdia platform and get started today.
OFPL NEW TRADITIONS SERIES
11 am - Visit You Tube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the series featuring winter traditions of the diverse peoples of New Mexico. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays. Hopi Soyal is today’s focus.
DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING
1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg.nmhealth.org
DRIVE-UP FLU VACCINATION
11 am-2 pm @ Lake Valley Chapter House. For more information call Crownpoint Division of Public Health (505) 786-6294; (505) 786-6240
THURSDAY, December 17
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. This week we will create our own No-Sew Sock Snowmen.
COVID TESTING
2 pm-4 pm in Grants @ Grants Public Health Office (700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 100).
NAVAJO AREA COVID TESTING EVENT
9am -11am @ Church Rock Chapter
MCHA HOUSING HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT
7 pm on ZOOM: https://bit.ly/3pgbnCn or call +1-669-900-9128; Meeting ID 824 3950 2001; Passcode 12345. If you need more help call (505) 862-9329.
ONGOING
MCKINLEY COUNTY IMMUNIZATION CLINICS, FLU SHOTS
8:30 am – 4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. continues through December by appointment. @ McKinley Public Health Office, (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age. Bring your child’s shot record.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Gallup Wreaths Across America is working to place a Christmas wreath on every veteran’s grave in Gallup on Dec. 19. Due to COVID restrictions, the honor guard and wreath-laying ceremony will be virtual, with the City of Gallup filming and posting it online. Volunteers who wish to participate the laying of the wreaths at Gallup’s four cemeteries will meet in the open air, wearing masks and practice social distancing. Three-hundred wreaths have been sponsored so far. There are 1,300 veteran’s graves in Gallup. For more information, contact Janice Bradley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB REGISTRATION
We will be reading Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse for our January session. Request your copy and preferred meeting times on our Online Registration Form at ofpl.online/programs Deadline Dec. 21. Registration is limited to 30 participants, but a waiting list is available. 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.
COMMUNITY MITTEN TREE
Help us deck the halls! Pick up a paper mitten curbside to decorate and return for our community mitten tree window display. Request your mitten on our Online Registration Form 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.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for more mentors to make a difference in the life of a young person. Mentors and mentees can meet for socially distance friendly interactions or hangout virtually playing games, cooking, reading, etc. via Facetime, Zoom, or other platforms. For more information call 505-726-4285 or go to .bbbsmountainregion.org/volunteer to sign up today.
RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)
Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564). Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm, Sat., 9 am - 9 pm and 12 pm-5 pm Sun. Please bring insurance information. For those with no health insurance there will be a $25 fee. Pre-registration can be done during hours of operation, 9 am-9 pm. For more information: (505) 863-2273.
RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING
9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center). Closed on Sundays. Rapid testing is not available.
VIRTUAL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP
The Boys & Girls Club of Gallup has been offering virtual tutoring and homework help with trained mentors using Zoom calls. Club members with a 2020 membership can attend for free after they fill out a virtual permission form on the club website. To get a 2020 membership, fill out an online application and permission form. It’s free. The help will be available until Dec. 31. For more information: bgcgallup.com; (505) 488-2378; Facebook@BoysandGirlsClubGallup
DIAL-A-STORY
Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end feel free to leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION ONLINE
Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. To explore all that the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl.online to register for a free library card. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
CURBSIDE CHECKOUT SERVICES
OFPL staff continues to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms. Visit ofpl.online for the online request form. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 - 30 library items total. OFPL Staff is on-site Monday through Friday from 9 am-6 pm. and will assist with curbside checkout. Free Comic Book to keep with your curbside order while supplies last. Call (505)-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference services.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REGISTRATION
OFPL is recruiting new members for our Friends of the Library Group. The OFPL Friends’ support library programs, services, and collections through a variety of in-kind activities. If you are passionate about helping our community grow stronger, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library Friends’ Group and get involved in event planning, local and State advocacy, fundraising and philanthropy. To join please visit https://ofpl.online/partners-of-ofpl/#friends and our Friends’ Coordinator will contact you with more information. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
NAVAJO IHS COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE
7 am-7 pm @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Sun.-Sat.)
8:30 am-4:30 pm @ Piñon Health Center (M, T, W, F)
1:15 pm-4:30 pm @ Piñon Health Center (Th)
8:30 am-4 pm @ Tsaile Health Center (M,W,F)
1 pm-4 pm @ Tsaile Health Center (Th)
9 am-1 pm @ Rock Point Clinic (T)
8:30 am-12 pm @Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (M.T,Th,F)
12:45 pm-3:45 pm Drive-Up @Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
9am-3:30 pm Walk In Clinic @Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-Th)
9 am-12pm Drive Up @ Thoreau Clinic (M, F)
9 am-4 pm @Gallup Indian Medical Center (M-F)
9 am-2 pm Car-based testing located on Government Circle Dr. (Next to Emergency Dept.) @Gallup Indian Medical Center (Sat., Sun.)
8 am-3:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Tohatchi Health Center (M, T, Th, F)
12 pm-3:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Tohatchi Health Center (Wed.)
8:30 am-4 pm @Kayenta Health Center (Sun.-Sat.)
8:30 am-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (M-F)
NAVAJO IHS FLU VACCINE SCHEDULE
8 am-11 am @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (M, T, W, F)
11:30 am-5 pm Drive-Thru @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (M, T, W, F)
1 pm-5 pm Drive-Thru @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Th)
8:30 am-4:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Piñon Health Center (M, T, W, F)
1:15 pm-4:30 pm Drive-Thru @ Piñon Health Center (Th)
8:30 am-4 pm Drive-Thru @ Tsaile Health Center (M,W,F)
1 pm-4 pm Drive-Thru @ Tsaile Health Center (Th)
9 am-1 pm @ Rock Point Clinic (T)
9 am-4:30 pm @UNM-Gallup (Gymnasium parking lot on Calvin Hall Dr.) (M-F)
8 am-3:30 pm Appointments only @ Tohatchi Health Center (M-F)
8 am-4 pm @Kayenta Health Center (M-F)
8 am-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (M-F)
