FRIDAY, NOV. 3
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.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
INDIGENOUS MAKERSPACE
12 pm - 2 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Rio West Mall for an Indigenous Makerspace. Use the button maker and heat press to create Indigenous designs.
PRESERVING GOODNESS
1 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to make pear butter with Elena Bowers from New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Class is limited to 20 participants, advance registration at http://ofpl.online or the front desk at the main library is required.
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
12 pm - 3 pm @ Crownpoint Chapter House. Free community bike rides hosted and led by women.
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 Wreck-It Ralph (2012) in honor of National Candy Day. 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, NOV. 5
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
9 am - 12 pm @ Batman Trial in Tse Bonito, New Mexico
MONDAY, NOV. 6
GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). November is Indigenous Heritage month so storytimes will feature Indigenous scientists who were pioneers in their STEM fields. 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.). 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. 7
ELECTION DAY
IRS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE VISITS
10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Taxpayers will have the opportunity to resolve their tax concerns and receive the information needed to meet their tax obligations. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason presents What is Law - The Rule of Law as the starting point for learning about the principles and rules of the justice system. 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.
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. 8
INTERWEAVING CULTURES
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). UNM-Gallup lecturer Roseanna McGinn will talk about the connection between Artificial Intelligence and Native American perspectives. For more information, call (505) 863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
IRS COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE VISITS
10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Taxpayers will have the opportunity to resolve their tax concerns and receive the information needed to meet their tax obligations. 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.
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 The Covenant.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). November is Indigenous Heritage month so storytimes will feature Indigenous scientists who were pioneers in their STEM fields. 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.
OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
4 pm - 6 pm @ the 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, NOV. 9
CANDLE MAKING 101
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Create homemade candles in housewarming colors, interesting shapes, and appealing scents. Class is limited to 20 participants, advance registration at http://ofpl.online or the front desk at the main library is required.
NOVEMBER FILMS: NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with special documentary films. This week’s film is Gather.
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
FRIDAY, NOV. 10
OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY
SATURDAY, NOV. 11
INDIGENOUS MAKERSPACE
12 pm - 2 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Rio West Mall for an Indigenous Makerspace. Use the button maker and heat press to create Indigenous designs.
BOOK READING AND SIGNING
2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). In honor of Veteran’s Day, OFPL will be presenting a book reading of Nobody’s Children by WD Olive, a Vietnam veteran.
SHOW OPENING
4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Arnulfo Peña is a Vietnam veteran who has dementia and he will be presenting his show entitled “Accomplishments: A Re-focusing of the Mind.’ The Show will be on display until Dec. 2.
LITTLE BELLAS FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES
12 pm - 3 pm, location TBA
TUESDAY, NOV. 14
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
AUTHOR TALK
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Author John Lewis Taylor will talk about the relationship between the Navajo people and the United States military and how that relationship developed. For more information, call (505) 863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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, NOV. 15
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. 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 .
PAINT AND SIP: NORTHERN LIGHTS
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Sip on blue mocktails while painting the Northern Lights. Registration is $35/person.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
GINGERBREAD HOGAN BUILDING
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gingerbread and supplies provided, you bring creativity! 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.
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. 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, NOV. 18
EXPLORA!
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL and Explora for some interactive exhibits and activities in science, technology, engineering, math, art and fun for the whole family! 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.
HUNGER GAMES FAN PARTY
6 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for a Hunger Games Survival Challenge! Participants can try their hands at basic Archery, Survival, and Weaponry challenges, and victors will be rewarded generously.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
2 pm in-person @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for November is Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese’s by Tiffany Midge. 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.
ONGOING
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
gallupARTS is seeking proposals for shows of local art on social justice topics. The shows would be presented at the ART123 Gallery in May and June. The proposal deadline is Nov. 30.
RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board. TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections. They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. The TAB will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Children & Youth Library. This month’s meeting is Nov. 17.
FREE HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING
@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.). First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment. Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 863-8827.
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.
