FRIDAY, May 28
ART DEMO: GLAMAZONING THE GODS
1 pm @ LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary for a make-up demonstration featuring Goldie Tom. Goldie is a war paint specialist, a licensed cosmetologist and makeup artist who works freelance in the Gallup area. Watch Goldie demonstrate her techniques in a livestream and listen to her story. 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.
SATURDAY, May 29
LUMINARIA LIGHTS OF HOPE & LOVE EVENING
8:30 pm-10 pm @ “We the People” Sculpture Park. Relay Luminarias and Lights of Hope (American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network) bags will be set up along the park path on Montoya Blvd, across from The Playground of Dreams. Make purchases and donations from your car. Donations are a minimum of $5.
FREE FAMILY ART KIT: MINI ACCORDION BOOKS
12 pm-4 pm @ART123 Gallery. Get all the materials to cut, fold and bind mini-accordion books designed by local artist Dana Aldis. First come, first served. More info at: galluparts.org/familyartkits
PANEL: TRANSLATING STORY TO IMAGE
3 pm- 4 pm @ LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary for a creative workshop featuring 7000 BC and the American Institute of Graphic Artists. Translating a written story into a visual language can be done in many different ways. In this panel discussion graphic designers, illustrators, and comics creators elaborate on different methods to
translate stories. 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.
MONDAY, May 31
MEMORIAL DAY
City offices closed
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
9 am-11:30 am @ County Commission Chambers (207 W. Hill Ave., Floor 3). Among other items, the County Commission will consider the adoption of a Proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions within the county and banning certain fireworks for the Independence Day firework sale period. As part of this consideration, there will be a public hearing for the Commission to hear comments regarding this issue and to receive a drought report. It will also to consider the repeal/revocation of Ordinance 2020-APR-003 requiring the use of face mask/face covering in public.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING
4 pm @ Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the LIVESTREAM courses. 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.
PRINT WIRELESSLY AT OFPL
Want to print from your phone, laptop or tablet? Did your home printer run out of ink and you need a place to print? We can help! Learn how to use our new wireless printing service and send us your prints from home or at the library. You’ll be able to print on any device straight to our printers!
WALK ON THE WILDSIDE – PRESCHOOL SONGS AND ACTIVITIES
11 am. Join us outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch for bilingual animal songs and stories. For the continued safety of our neighbors, we do ask attendees to continue social distancing and mask wearing. We’re also offering a preschool activity book available at OFPL on a first come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week the focus is on Dr. Doolittle and Friends.
THURSDAY, JUNE 3
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will help you with Wrapped Yarn Critters.
ONGOING
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
8:30 am-4 pm @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Bring your child’s shot record. Vaccines will be provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age.
FREE FAMILY ART KITS
From April - June, 2021, gallupARTS will be producing 300 Free Family Art Kits monthly. Each kit will feature an all-ages, hands-on, creative project designed by a local artist. Each month, 200 kits will be made available for pickup on a first-come-first-served basis at ART123 Gallery on the last Saturday from 12 pm-4 pm and 100 kits will be distributed in Zuni in partnership with the Zuni Public Library.
VIRTUAL AUTHORS FESTIVAL: VISUAL STORYTELLING
OFPL will launch its first Virtual Authors Festival in May! Artists, filmmakers, poets, and authors get your summer rolling with storytelling and creativity during the entire month of May. Connect with us on FaceBook, @galluplibrary and YouTube to join the activities. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
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 leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear.
IN THE STACKS!
2 pm. Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to catch the latest talk on movies and books, and to hear about the exciting events coming next week. Would you like a sneak peak into the weekly events at the library? Watch our newest virtual show. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more. 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.
VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS
6 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor. Bring down your house with salsa, booty shaking, and heart-racing songs. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (505) 863-1291
RMCHCS COVID VACCINATION WALK-IN CLINIC
8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). No appointments needed. RMCHCS is offering Covid vaccines to anyone ages 16 and up. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the vaccine, but insurance companies will be billed an administration fee, so be sure to bring your insurance information.
