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Community Calendar January 29 - February 4, 2021

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FRIDAY, January 29

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS

4 PM @galluplibrary. This week we will focus on Harry Potter Divination.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY EVENT – TOTALLY TRUE, NON-FICTION IN THE NEW YEAR

Visit YouTube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL “Totally True” series where we’re exploring the OFPL non-fiction collections in books and online. “Gale in Context” is the topic. Videos are posted Wed., Fri a@ 11 am Ben’s Guide to the U. S. Government.

SATURDAY, January 30

VIRTUAL ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS

12 pm OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor Joshua Whitman with special guest Zumba Fitness instructors including Alicia Santiago, Becky Paquin and Kelvin Gleason of Gallup. Visit ofpl.online to register to participate virtually from home as we sweat up a New Year’s storm. Registration is limited to 100 participants. 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.

MONDAY,  February 1

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center Board Room (640 Sl Boardman)

SELF-CARE MONDAYS

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. This week we will create a DIY Stress Relief Ball. Ingredient lists for each product are available 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.

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ YouTube @gallup library. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis and to request supplies go through the Online Request Form. This week we will recycle old glass jars to create terrariums in this hands-on workshop. Creative Corner Episodes are available for viewing after the premiere event on YouTube, @galluplibrary. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

TUESDAY, February 2

REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

9 am-10 am Agenda Item Request Packets are due no later than Jan. 28.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

We are reading Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse for our January session. Discussions Jan. 30 at 3:00 pm. Session will take place via Zoom. For more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; call (505) 863-1291.

EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS!

4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary. , let’s talk about showing love. Tell us your love stories. Do you love a person, a pet, your community, your library? Tell us about it or anything else you may love by submitting a 3 - 5 minute video and join the creative genius of OFPL. Watch out for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented neighbors.  Join us on YouTube, @galluplibrary. Submissions can be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TECH SHORT TUESDAYS

5 pm @galluplibrary. for “How to” tech shorts. This month we are are looking at ways to clean up your act. Discover technology tips, apps, and more as we clean up our devices. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.

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

WEDNESDAY, February 3

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

TECH TIME ONLINE: COMMUNITY COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES

4 pm Basic Instagram: Learn about the basics of Instagram. We will cover how to create an account, link to Facebook, and how to post.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS

TOTALLY TRUE, NON-FICTION IN THE NEW YEAR

Visit YouTube @galluplibrary to view episodes of the OFPL “Totally True” series where we’re exploring the OFPL non-fiction collections in books and online. We Say #neveragain is the topic. Videos are posted Wed., Fri a@ 11 am

OFPL EVERY CHILD READY 2 READ

11 AM Visit You Tube, @gallup library to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready to Read where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. This week we will focus on sequence songs.

THURSDAY, February 4

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

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 colored salt jars.

ONGOING

OFPL VIRTUAL JURIED ART SHOWCASE

Call to Artists! OFPL is seeking visual art from community artists in the first OFPL Virtual Juried Art Showcase. 2021 Virtual Theme: Art for ArtSake.”. Submit 1-3 high quality image(s) of 2D or 3D medium visual arts for OFPL’s Virtual Juried Art Showcase. Visual art may include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, and more. Juried art showcase is divided into the following age categories: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12, 13-17, and 18+. Please see showcase requirements below:

Submission deadline: Feb. 28 by 11:59 pm. Send all submissions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by deadline.  For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones now through Feb. 15.  The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Zoom discussions will be held in March.  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.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

The Library is celebrating Valentine’s Day by playing matchmaker!  You shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover.  Put your trust in fate and choose a book without knowing the title. Requests for blind dates can be made using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.  Maybe you will fall in love!  Place a request for a blind date with a book starting Feb. 1 and then rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card included with each book.  Return the card to the book drop by March 15 and be entered in a drawing to win a prize.  Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook or Instagram pages @galluplibrary for a second entry into the 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.

VALENTINE ART SWAP

Show a little love for your neighbors with an art swap. Pick up a 6”x6” canvas board using the library’s Supply Request Form and return with your completed artwork by Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. Pieces will then be redistributed and you will receive an original work from a fellow neighbor. All mediums welcome. 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.

TOGETHER WE READ

Borrow the featured title ‘Love Lettering” by Kate Clayborn with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection Feb. 10-24 by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive.com or downloading the Libby app.  Enjoy this witty romance about Meg, whose hand-lettering skill has made her famous by designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Readers can then participate in the online discussion. OFPL joins nearly 16,000 public libraries and tens of thousands of readers across the United States in offering the latest Together We Read: US digital book club selection.  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.

OFPL VIRTUAL JURIED ART SHOWCASE

Call to Artists! During the month of February, OFPL is seeking visual art from community artists in the first OFPL Virtual Juried Art Showcase, 2021 Virtual Theme: Art for ArtSake. Submit 1-3 high quality image(s) of 2D or 3D medium visual arts which may include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, and more. Visit ofpl.online to view age categories, requirements, and important dates. 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.

VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS

Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 p.m. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor. Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs. 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.