FRIDAY, January 8
SCI-FI FEST 2021
OFPL is hosting a week of Sci-Fi related programs and fun to celebrate Sci-Fi Day. Check out our Sci-Fi collection of books and movies. Scan our social media each day for Sci-Fi facts and posts. There will also be a special Instagram Sci-Fi scavenger hunt. Join us today for Fun Friday as we present Sci-Fi Trivia. There will be opportunities for Sci-Fi prizes all week long. 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.
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 eBooks is the topic. Videos are posted Wed., Fri a@ 11 am
SATURDAY, January 9
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 ofpl.online. All Self-Care episodes are available after the livestream. Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary. This week we will focus on all-natural mascara. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
MONDAY, January 11
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm (Student Support Center Board Room; 640 S. Boardman).
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-serve basis and to request supplies go through the Online Request Form. This week we will focus on Sewing 101. (Learn the basics of hand-held sewing and sewing machine techniques and stitch patterns.) Videos are posted weekly For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
TUESDAY, January 12
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
EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS! – RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND NEW YEAR IDEAS
4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary. 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.
Tech Short Tuesdays
5 pm @galluplibrary. for “How to” tech shorts. This month we are focusing on Tech Products and emerging tech. 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 ARTIST TALK
7 pm Shannon Gurley O’Donnell will give a talk LIVE on the @gallupARTS Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, January 13
TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
RESUME WRITING
4 pm. YouTube @galluplibrary. Need help with your resume? For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
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. Generation Brave by Kate Alexander is the topic. Videos are posted Wed., Fri a@ 11 am
THURSDAY, January 14
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
VIRTUAL CRAFTS HANGOUT
Registration deadline is 11:59 pm to join the Virtual Crags Hangout – an afternoon of chatting and crafting on Jan. 16 at 1 pm. Visit ofpl.online. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Crafts.
ONGOING
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.
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB REGISTRATION
We are be reading Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse for our January session. Discussions will be held Jan. 21 at 6 pm and Jan. 30 at 3 pm. Both sessions will be held via Zoom. Participants must attend one session to keep their book. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291.
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.
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.
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.
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 11 am-5 pm. and will assist with curbside checkout. Beginning Jan. 9, 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. 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 (M.T,Th,F)
9am-3:30 pm Walk In Clinic @Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-Th)
9:30 am-11:30 am; 1 pm-3:30 pm (Drive-Up) @ Pueblo Pintado (F)
9 am-12pm Drive Up @ Thoreau Clinic (M, F)
9 am-4 pm @Gallup Indian Medical Center (M-F)
Car-based testing located on Government Circle Dr. (Next to Emergency Dept.) @Gallup Indian Medical Center
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, T, Th, F)
1 pm-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (Wed.)
NAVAJO IHS FLU VACCINE SCHEDULE
8 am-5 pm @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (M, T, W, F)
1 pm-5 pm Drive-Thru @Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (Th)
Flu vaccinations are given in the Outpatient department.
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)
8 am-4 pm @ Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (M, T, Th, F)
appointments only – (505) 786-6270 @ Crownpoint Healthcare Facility (Wed.)
9:45 am-11:30 am @ Pueblo Pintado Clinic (M-F)
(Closed first Wed. of the month)
Appointments only – call (505) 655-3254
9 am-11:30 am @ Thoreau Clinic (M. T. Th, F)
1 pm-3:30 pm @ Thoreau Clinic (Wed.)
Appointments only – call (505) 862-8761
*Limited flu shots available daily
8 am-4 pm @Kayenta Health Center (M-F)
8 am-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (M, T, Th, F)
1 pm-4 pm @ Inscription House Health Center (Wed.)
8 am-3:30 pm Appointments only – call (505) 733-8150 @ Tohatchi Health Center (M-F)
