FRIDAY, FEB. 10
THIRD ANNUAL VALENTINE ART SWAP
Join OFPL and ART123 by decorating a canvas. Return your completed canvas by Feb. 10 to receive LOVE in the form of a new piece of art. Pieces will be redistributed on Valentine’s Day and you will receive original work from a fellow neighbor! 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.
‘A NIGHT OF POETRY’
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Calvin Hall Auditorium. Celebrate Black History Month with “A Night of Poetry” featuring Dr. Doris Fields.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Stuido123 at ART123 Gallery ((123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
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.
GET UP AND GAME
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! 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, FEB. 11
SHOW OPENING OF “5-AND-20 “
4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Be the first to see the 420 5” x 5” artworks completed by 21 local artists in five weeks as part of the 5th Annual Artist Challenge.
HEART-Y CRAFTS
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Get festive for Valentine’s Day and celebrate National Heart Month by making some crafts. 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.
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney 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.
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 Hidden Figures (2016). 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.
MONDAY, FEB. 13
UNM-GALLUP BEKIND WEEK
The UNM-Gallup Staff Council is conducting a BeKind UNM Week donation drive Feb. 13-17 at multiple sites on campus. The council is seeking donations of food items to benefit the Community Pantry and stuffed animals to support the Gallup Police Department and McKinley County Sheriff’s Office.
VALENTINE’S DAY TRIVIA
5 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library ((705 Gurley Ave.). Get your trivia on, and win prizes. 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
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “P, B, & J.” 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 @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Be inspired by the groundbreaking work of botanist George Washington Carver by growing a sweet potato plant! 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 MASONIC MEET AND GREET
7 pm The Gallup Masonic Lodge will host a “meet and greet” for those who are interested in learning more about Freemasonry. Text 505-615-8053 for reservations and location.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
LODGER’S TAX COMMITTEE MEETING
10 am @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
4:30 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.
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.
WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
5 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.
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, FEB. 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 .
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 Marry Me in honor of Valentine’s Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “P, B, & J.” 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.
TINKER TECH
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16
PIZZA 9 FUNDRAISER FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
10 am - 9 pm @ Pizza 9 in the Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Pizza 9 will hold a fundraiser for the America Cancer Society Relay For Life-Gallup Team Bengals Forever. For more information call (505) 870-6205.
‘THE FABRIC OF BLACK HISTORY’
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Student Services and Technology Center Room 200 or on Zoom. Celebrate Black History Month with “The Fabric of History: The Heartbeat of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” a virtual presentation featuring Clifton Taulbert.
FEBRUARY FILMS
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is celebrating Black History Month by showing Kanopy films. This week’s film is Black Pioneer.
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, FEB. 17
CREATIVE CORNER - WATERCOLOR AND COLORED PENCIL ART
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Create art using watercolor paints and colored pencils. Inspired by Joy Ting’s CreativeBug course! 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, FEB. 18
“MASTER CLASS” ARTIST WORKSHOP: WRITING FOR ARTISTS
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). All artists are invited to a free professional development workshop. Get help with writing your artist statement, bios, resume and more from artist and IAIA instructor Brian Fleetwood. For more information and to register visit www.516arts.org/events .
SUNDAY, FEB. 19
MOVIE SHOWING
2 pm @ Sacred Heart Cathedral (415 E. Green Ave.). Lifemark will be shown at the church. A free will offering will be taken for the new future Pregnancy Support Center of Gallup
MONDAY, FEB. 20
OFPL HOLIDAY CLOSURE FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
TUESDAY, FEB. 21
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
ADOLESCENT & ADDICTION
1 pm - 4 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue). The city is hosting free monthly behavioral health trainings. The presenter will be Art Romero, MA, LPCC, MAC.For more information and to register go to https://www.gallupnm.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1007 .
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
6 pm in-person @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for January is Shutter by Ramona Emerson. 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, FEB. 22
TEEN PAINT NIGHT
5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create Kawaii art using acrylics. In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art. 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.
WINE AND PAINTING
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). $35/person. Purchase tickets at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
“5-AND-20” ARTIST TALK
6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Artists dish on the 5th Annual Artist Challenge in a “rapid fire”-style artist talk.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD’S TEETH
5:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). ollinger Library will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by hosting professor Neysa Cox as she gives a presentation on dental health for kids. She will go over the proper ways to care for children’s teeth and more. 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 .
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY WITH MARIEA HALL
9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Learn to write in beautiful Italic-style calligraphy. Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops
‘FROM NEGRO SPIRTUALS TO JAZZ’
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Calvin Hall Auditorium. Celebrate Black History Month with “From Negro Spirituals to Jazz: A Night of Music with the Story Songbird Woman” featuring Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley.
ONGOING
GALLUP YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE
6th through 12th graders are encouraged to join OFPL, in partnership with UNM-Gallup and Gallup-McKinley County Schools, for the conference at UNM-Gallup on March 3 from 9 am to 1 pm. Engage in workshops on a variety of topics taught by local educators and writers. Students must apply at ofpl.online by Feb. 20. 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.
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.
INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE
The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP
Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. For more info email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.
