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!
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, JUNE 10
73RD ANNUAL LIONS CLUB BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND BBQ
8 am - 5 pm @ Courthouse Square.
PAINT-ALONG: ROCKET SHIP
1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Follow teacher Dana Aldis’ step-by-step instructions to paint a rocket ship! For more information and to register go to galluparts.org/paint-along.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Fox Royale will be performing.
ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
SHOW OPENING “UNDER THE SUN”
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Sixteen local artists share paintings, prints, beadwork and mixed media artwork celebrating light, life and new beginnings.
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, JUNE 12
FIRST WEEK OF KIDS SUMMER ART CLASSES
@ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). A morning session (10 am - 12 pm) and an afternoon session (1 pm - 3 pm) will be offered for kids 8 and over. For more information and to register, go to galluparts.org/summer.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of friendship and kindness. 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 @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec 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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
6 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.
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.
KIDZ CINEMA
1 pm every Tuesday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The BFG (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.
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, JUNE 14
POKÉMON GO NIGHT — NEW MEXICO STYLE
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers, with a New Mexico twist! 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 Father’s Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of friendship and kindness. 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.
OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME
3 pm - 6 pm @ the 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!
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
COOKING CLASSES
2 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). OFPL is hosting professional chefs from the Navajo Technical University’s culinary arts program to teach cooking classes for adults.
ARTIST TALK: ‘UNDER THE SUN’
6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.).
JUNE FILMS: FILM NOIR
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is recognizing the art of Film Noir. This week’s film is The Hitch-hiker.
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, JUNE 16
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ County Courthouse complex. In this tour, see Gallup through the eyes of Lloyd Moylan. For more information go to galluparts.org/newdeal.
CLOSE THE BOOK ON CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT
5 pm - 12:30 am @ Courthouse Square. Events to support Relay for Life and their mission to raise money for cancer research.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
SEW HAPPY!
3 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Everyone ages 12 and up can come to the library and learn sewing basics.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Innastate will be performing.
FAMILY ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURE
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall for a family escape room adventure.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
SECOND WEEK OF KIDS SUMMER ART CLASSES
@ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). A morning session (10 am - 12 pm) and an afternoon session (1 pm - 3 pm) will be offered for kids 8 and over. For more information and to register, go to galluparts.org/summer.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
COOKING CLASSES
2 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL is hosting professional chefs from the Navajo Technical University’s culinary arts program to teach cooking classes for tweens and teens (ages 11-18).
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
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.
ALL THINGS ‘80S TRIVIA NIGHT
6:30 pm @ Sammy C’s Rock n’ Sports Pub & Grille (107 W. Coal Ave.). Grab those neon leg warmers, turn up your favorite 80s playlist, and get seated because OFPL is about to test your knowledge of this unforgettable era. 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.
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.
