FRIDAY, APRIL 14
MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOP
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). In a family art workshop led by local artist Tasha N. participants will learn how to combine a variety of materials to design a piece of artwork inspired by a letter of the alphabet. 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.
CREATIVE CORNER - DEITY AND DIVINE ART
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.).Celebrate and Honor Women’s History Month by reflecting on the important role of women and create your own deity 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.
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, APRIL 15
ARTIST MASTER CLASS: CREATING AN ONLINE PRESENCE
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Learn from artist Heidi Brandow how to create an online presence. Presented by gallupARTS and 516 Arts. Register at www.516arts.org/events.
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 101 Dalmatians (1961). 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, APRIL 17
ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH DOCUMENTARY
3 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). The library will show the documentary Reel Bad Arabs.
SECOND ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCHEON
11 am - 1 pm @ El Morro Event Center (210 S. Second St.).
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be looking at stories about pets. 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.). Design a parachute for a miniature action figure.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.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
TEEN POETRY & CREATIVE WRITING NIGHT
6:30 pm - 8 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Join gallupARTS and OFPL for a teen poetry & creative writing night! 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.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT
6 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). The featured movie is Wind River in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Discussion will follow.
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, APRIL 19
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 When in Rome.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be looking at stories about pets. 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, APRIL 20
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.
APRIL FILMS: OSCAR-WORTHY FILMS
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is recognizing Oscar-worthy films by showing previous winners. This week’s film is Eye in the Sky.
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER
@ 508 N. U.S. Hwy. 491. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, have lunch or dinner at Panda Express, and 20% of the proceeds will go benefit victims of sexual assault.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
EARTH DAY FAMILY CRAFT CELEBRATION
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Learn ways to use recycled materials to make crafts and help beautify your community. 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.
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
10 am @ 111 S. First St. A community awareness event where men and boys take the first step to end violence against women and girls.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
2 pm in-person @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for April is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. 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 24
TECH BYTES
2 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Each month, Zollinger Library will give short tech workshops on skills to help with classes and tasks at home. This month’s topic is “Powerpoint Tips.” For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. 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, APRIL 29
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: EMBELLISHED EMBRODIERY WITH SHEILA NEZ
9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops
ONGOING
A IS FOR ARTIST
Throughout the month of April, come visit OFPL and check out an interactive art exhibition and coloring contest featuring the work of local artist Tasha Nez. Participants are invited to add to a large piece of collaborative artwork, and to submit their own colored pieces by April 21 to participate in the contest. 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.
RECRUITING TEEN MAKERS
OFPL is recruiting Teens to help spread their passion. Get trained and certified on our MakerSpace equipment and become a Teen Ambassador for the MakerSpace! 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.
