FRIDAY, MAY 26
GALLUP CENTRAL, RAMAH AND GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY
6:30 pm @ various sites.
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.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 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, MAY 27
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CYANOTYPE PRINTING WITH CHERILLE W.
1 pm - 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops
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 Moana (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, MAY 29
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
JOIN VETERANS HELPING VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY
10 am - 11:30 am. Wreaths will be placed on the grave of the unknown soldier, and then a parade that starts at Gurley Body Shop (901 W. Aztec Ave.) will take place.
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Facebook page. 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, MAY 30
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING: PROFESSIONALISM AND BOUNDARIES
1 pm - 4 pm on Zoom. For more information visit gallupnm.gov.
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, MAY 31
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 Hacksaw Ridge in honor of Memorial Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topic of food. 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 OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS
‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). All ages are invited to play games, create chalk art, make crafts and enjoy snacks! Learn about summer reading and awesome upcoming events at the library.
FIRST NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ County Courthouse steps.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
CRICUT 101
1 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the basics of using your Cricut to cut and shape paper. 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.
CHESS TOURNAMENT
10 am - 5 pm @ @UNM Gallup SSTC 200. K-12 students and adults are invited to join OFPL and UNM-Gallup in a five-round chess tournament. 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, JUNE 6
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
BOOK COVER BINGO
5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Discover new authors and genres, explore new ideas, and have fun!
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
73RD ANNUAL LIONS CLUB BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND BBQ
8 am - 5 pm @ Courthouse Square.
ONGOING
GALLUP AQUATIC CENTER SWIM LESSONS
Register at the Aquatic Center (620 Boardman Ave.) For questions, please contact Gallup Aquatic Center at (505) 726-5460.
‘ALL TOGETHER NOW!’ SUMMER READING REGISTRATION
All ages are invited to register for OFPL’s 2023 Summer Reading Program as they celebrate kindness, friendship, and unity “All Together Now.” You may register in-person at the Children & Youth Library, Main Library or at ofpl.online. 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.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
OFPL’s book club book for July is “Santiago’s Road Home” by Alexandra Diza. Register online at ofpl.online for a copy before supplies run out. Discussion will be held in July via Zoom or in person at the Rex Museum (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66).
FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE
Friends of OFPL will have a book sale at the library throughout the month of May, with new materials added daily! Fill up a bag with books for $5 or buy one for $1. 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.
