FRIDAY, JUNE 11
NEW MEXICO WILDLIFE CENTER
1 pm Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube for a virtual session with the animals and staff at the New Mexico Wildlife Center. 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.
REGISTER FOR JUST CRAFTIN’ AROUND CLUB
Register to participate in OFPL’s virtual get-together of the Just Craftin’ Around Club at ofpl.online by June 11. 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.
SUMMER OF STEM
2 pm outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch for demonstrations of the activities included in the Summer of STEM Kit. For the continued safety of our neighbors we do ask attendees to continue social distancing and mask wearing. STEM kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will focus on a Pocket Solar System.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
VIRTUAL SHOW OPENING: TUTUS TO TANGOS BY SHANNON GURLEY O’DONNELL
12 pm LIVE on the @gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram pages.
JUST CRAFTIN’ AROUND CLUB
12 pm Join OFPL and the Just Craftin’ Around Club LIVE on Zoom for an afternoon of chatting and crafting! Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, collaging, painting, sewing, drawing, crocheting, and more.
CHAMBER FRIEND-RAISER GLOW GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:30 pm-12:00 am @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Fees and admission: $75 per player; $300 for a team of four; $100 for a hole sponsorship (No limit). For more information contact Cecilia Perez/Alyssia Smith or visit the web site: http://thegallupchamber.com
GALLUP 9TH STREET FLEA MARKET
9 am-5 pm @ 340 Ninth St. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week, the flea market serves as a social and cultural centerpiece for Gallup and is a significant economic driver for the community and surrounding Native American tribes. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is located on Gallup’s north side, one block east of, and parallel to, Highway 491. Turn right from U.S. 491 at the bright yellow roof of the King Dragon restaurant, then left on Ninth Street. Admission is free.
MONDAY, JUNE 14
CREATIVE CORNER
10 Tips to Taking a Better Selfie
4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube. 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 using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week, Celebrate Nature Photography Day by learning helpful tips to take a better selfie both indoors and outdoors. Sharpen your skills with this interactive workshop in getting a better selfie. 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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am-11 am @County Commission Chambers (207 W. Hill Ave.). The County Commission will hear comments and consider the repeal/revocation of Ordinance 2020-APR-003 requiring the use of face masks/face coverings in public. (This item is carried over from the canceled meeting of June 1, 2021). The commission will also consider two ordinances related to a proposed Industrial Revenue Bond for Arroyo Solar.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center Board Room (640 S. Boardman)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
SUMMER READING 2021: TAILS AND TALES
Summer Reading is back with three different ways to win prizes! Sign up at ofpl.online or request a paper log with your curbside pick up order. Read four hours to win a book and free small gelato courtesy of Fratelli’s. Vote in the Land of Enchantment Book Awards to win a free personal pizza or round of mini golf from Pizza 9. Complete a Summer of STEM kit to win a Lego prize courtesy of Kiwanis. Do one, two or all three! Challenge begins June 16th and the last day to receive prizes is July 31st. 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.
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
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or call (505) 863-1291.
THE MAGAZINE CLOUD
We know you have missed reading all of your favorite magazines at the library. So, let us show you how you can read them from home using our new magazine cloudLibrary Newsstand.
SUMMER READING 101
Ready for summer reading? Learn how to register for this year’s summer reading program using our new system, Beanstack. We’ll show you everything you need to know to get started and enjoy our summer reading program.
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 on a first come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week the focus is At the Zoo!
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB
6 pm Zoom discussions will begin about OFPL’s Book Club choice Canyon Dreams: A basketball season on the Navajo Nation by Michael Powell. The moving story of a Navajo high school basketball team, its members’ struggles with the everyday challenges of high school, adolescence, and family, and the great and unique obstacles facing Native Americans living on reservations. 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.
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 Hand and Foot Animal Painting.
ONGOING
MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
8:30 am-4 pm Mon – Fri @ 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.
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 email 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.
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 or call (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.
