FRIDAY, March 12
REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CRAFTS HANGOUT
Register to participate in OFPL’s March 13th afternoon of chatting and crafting on Zoom at ofpl.online by today. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY: WOMEN IN HERSTORY TRIVIA
4 pm on Facebook LIVE, @gallup library. To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a live trivia event. Test your knowledge of Women’s History from historical figures to modern day pioneers. Download the Kahoot it! App from your play store or jump in on the website kahoot.it and watch on Facebook Live.
ON THE BOOKS: WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH
11 am on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. to view episodes of On the Books: Women’s Herstory Month where we’re exploring Women’s History through authors and works in our collection. This week our focus is on Elizabeth Peratrovich.
SATURDAY, March 13
VIRTUAL CRAFTS HANGOUT
12 pm @ ofpl.online for an afternoon of chatting and crafting on Zoom! Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, painting, sewing, drawing, and more.
VIRTUAL SHOW OPENING; SEVENTH ANNUAL YOUTH ART SHOW
3 pm LIVE on the @gallupARTS Facebook page. Celebrate nine teachers and two independent students representing 11 elementary, middle, and high schools from across the Gallup area.
PRE PI DAY PIE SALE
10 am-2 pm or until they are sold out. @Angela’s Café con Leche (201 E. Highway 66). Reserve your pie at (505) 297-9515. $15 per pie (This year only … No single slices!) . All pies donated by local restaurants, bakers, and bakeries. Sponsored by The Ups and Downs Team; American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.
COVID VACCINATIONS – SECOND DOSE
9 am-4 pm COVID-19 vaccinations @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.). Second dose only for those who received their first dose on Jan. 30. Please have your medical record number available. For more information (505) 722-1753
MONDAY, March 15
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.
SELF-CARE MONDAYS
12 pm on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. This week we will create aromatherapy candles. 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. This week we will focus on Artist Trading Cards. Artist Trading Cards are miniature pieces of art that are traded by artists around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s CreativeBug class. Need inspiration? Complete the optional OFPL ATC mini-challenges and win a prize. 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, March 16
REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
9 am-12 pm This virtual meeting will be held @ facebook.com/mcoemgallup/
EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS!
4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are talking about the amazing women in our lives. Submit a 3-5 minute video about the influential women in your lives 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. It is tax season and the perfect time to learn where to get forms and tips for getting tax help. 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 doineedacovid19test.com.
WEDNESDAY, March 17
IRISH DANCE DEMONSTRATION
1:30 pm on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for an Irish Dance Demonstration featuring step instructions for you to learn some moves yourself! For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
TECH TIME ONLINE: (LIVESTREAM) HOMEWORK HELP USING HELPNOW
Need help with homework? Let us help you find the tools you need to be successful using El Portal’s HelpNow feature. Join us LIVE to ask questions and get answers instantly.
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS
OFPL EVERY CHILD READY 2 READ
11 am Visit YouTube, @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 Descriptions.
THURSDAY, March 18
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
6 pm Zoom discussion. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones is the topic. The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. 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 doineedacovid19test.com.
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 focus on Clothespin Dinosaurs craft.
ONGOING COLLABORATIVE ART MURAL
Create with other community members to make a beautiful hanging mural for OFPL. All of March receive one six-inch square Mandala coloring page. Return your coloring page by April 9 at 5 pm and watch a time-lapse video of our collaborative art mural being pieced together. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online while supplies last. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
SPRING INTO STEM BINGO
Unleash your inner scientist with all the supplies you need for 12 different STEM activity kits available at OFPL using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Complete and return the bingo card to the Main Library by April 30 at 5 pm for a prize! For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM 2
All Day. The time for another virtual escape room is here! Access our digital escape room collection on our website http://ofpl.online or through social media @galluplibrary. Escape Room 2 will be posted beginning Jan. 2. Registration is not required, play anytime at home. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (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.
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 11 am-5 pm. and will offer curbside pick-ups only from 12 pm - 4 pm. Saturday pick-ups must be scheduled in advance. There will be Saturday curbside pick-ups only from 12 pm-4 pm and must be scheduled in advance. New requests will not be processed on Saturdays. Please allow 48 hours for the fulfillment of all library requests. Call (505) 863-1291 to schedule a Saturday pick-up and for reference services.
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.
RMCHCS COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is making appointments for individuals in Phase 1B of the vaccine distribution plan. For detailed information call (505) 488-2684; https://bit.ly/2M0n2bV
NAVAJO IHS COVID-19 VACCINE SCHEDULE
8:30 am-4:30 pm @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Mon.-Fri.)
Drive-thru first and second doses of Moderna vaccine; Pfizer second doses. Ages 16 and over.
8:30 am-4:30 pm @ Piñon Health Center (Mon.-Fri.)
Drive through; First/second doses of Moderna vaccine, ages 18 and over; Second doses of Pfizer vaccines, ages 16 and over.
8:30 am-4:30 pm @ Tsaile Health Center (Mon.-Fri.)
By appointment only. (928) 724-3639
8:30 am-3:45 pm @Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (T, W, Th)
Elders and high risk – By appointment only – (505) 786-6270.
10am-3 pm @Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-Th)
Elders and high risk – By appointment only – (505) 655-3254
10 am-3 pm @ Thoreau Clinic (M-F)
Elders and high risk – By appointment only – (505) 862-8761
8 am-4 pm @Gallup Indian Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinic (M-F)
Ages 65 and over and ages 16 and over with chronic medical conditions – By appointment only.
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