FRIDAY, April 16
VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM RICE COOKING DEMO
1 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to learn how to cook a vegetarian-style mushroom rice recipe. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY: CHESS LEAGUE
5 pm (NEW TIME) on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary. Chess League is back with online play. Pleae register ahead of time by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Internet access will be needed for play on lichess.org. For more information: (505) 863-1291.
ON THE BOOKS: LAND OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK AWARD
11 AM @ Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to view episodes of On the Books: Land of Enchantment Book Award 2020-2021. Book nominees cater to the interests, appeal and development levels for students of grades K-12 with literacy quality and favorable reviews. This week we will view Lizard (Reading Level 6-8).
SATURDAY, April 17
BLUE DESERT VIRTUAL TOUR
7 pm live-streamed @gallupARTS and @BlueDesertVirtualTour Facebook pages the virtual jazz concert series will be presented. It was organized by Diné trumpeter Delbert Anderson highlighting Indigenous-led bands and aimed at promoting health and well-being in Indigenous communities in the Four Corners. The concert series features D’DAT, the Brad Goode Quintet with Ernie Watts and the Julia Keefe Quartet.
SELF-CARE SATURDAYS
1 pm (LIVESTREAM) on OFPL’s Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to make DIY self-care products. This week we will create Soothing Shower Steamers. 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.
MONDAY, April 19
CREATIVE CORNER
4 pm @ YouTube @gallup library. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared toward 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 Environmental Recycled Art. Celebrate Earth Day by creating a unique piece of art using recyclable material such as paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, bottle caps, and more. 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, April 20
TECH SHORT TUESDAY
5 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. for How-to tech shorts. You have questions, we have answers. Email or call in your tech questions and watch us answer them in our weekly videos. Send questions 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.
TALKING TUESDAY
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. Tell us a story! To celebrate the upcoming Authors Festival, we would like to hear your stories. Tell us about family, travel, your 2020 experience, or other tales. Submit a 3-5 minute video telling your story and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community. EVERYBODY talks! DON’T Miss it! 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.
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.
REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
9 am-12 pm This will be a live-streamed event. Visit McKinley County Office of Emergency Management Facebook page to view meeting.
WEDNESDAY, April 21
SPILL THE TEA FES-TEA-VAL
1 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary of YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. Interactive workshop to celebrate National Tea Day. We will spill the tea and learn tea facts, history, and health benefits of this flavorful experience. Create some authentic matcha green tea, Jasmine tea, and a DIY Stress Relief Tea and learn about tasseography, a pseudoscience art of reading tea leaves to predict the future. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
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 be Talking about books..
TECH TIME ONLINE: (LIVESTREAM) – EAUDIOBOOKBASICS
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. Do you need some good books to listen to? Let us help you find the best eAudiobooks to listen to on your home devices. Listen to a good book while you exercise, work in the yard, take a trip or wherever you like. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
ABE INFORMATION SESSIONS
6 PM Zoom meeting ID 814699
THURSDAY, April 22
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 Clay Nature Impressions Craft.
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.
ONGOING
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
9:00 am-4:00 pm @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Mon.-Fri.)
Drive-thru Moderna vaccines for individuals, 18 and over; First dose Pfizer vaccine reserved for individuals, ages 16 years old; Second dose Pfizer vaccine, for individuals, ages 16 and over.
9:00 am-3:45 pm @ Piñon Health Center (T, W, Th)
Drive thru; Moderna vaccines for individuals, ages 18 and over; first and/or second doses. Walk-in or by appointment; (928) 725-9605.
Pfizer vaccine reserved for individuals, age 16 years old and older; first and/or second doses; Walk-in or by appointment; (928) 725-9605.
10 am-3 pm @Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-Th)
Elders and high risk individuals are priority. Individuals ages 16-18 years and older will be scheduled based on available vaccine supply. By appointment only (505) 655-3254.
10 am-3 pm @ Thoreau Clinic (M-F)
Elders and high risk individuals are priority. Individuals ages 16-18 years and older will be scheduled based on available vaccine supply. By appointment only (505) 862-8761.
8 am-4 pm @Gallup Indian Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinic (M-F)
By appointment only (505) 722-1753.