FRIDAY, JULY 14
COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT FAIR
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Clubs, sports teams, organizations, early childhood, daycares, etc. looking to recruit new members are invited to set up a booth. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
WORLD ON THE MOVE
4 pm @ Rex Museum (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66). Come discover the fascinating topic of migration and displacement at the exhibit opening.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ County Courthouse steps. Look into three categories of Western American Art-landscape painting, portraiture, and history painting.
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, JULY 15
GALLUP COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY
11 am - 2 pm @ the Gallup Cultural Center (201 E. Hwy. 66) . Gallup Cultural Center, along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico are partnering up to put on a Community Health Day! The day will include no-cost screenings, community resource information and activities for the entire family.
FAMILY CONCERT
2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Mike Schneider’s music will have people of all ages singing, clapping, and dancing along.
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR
10 am - 5 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Over 30 Craft vendors will be set up near Center Court selling homemade items, baked goods, and crafts.
DIECAST COLLECTABLES EVENT
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Vendors will be set up to buy, sell, and trade diecast collectables. There will also be Hot Wheel activities for kids.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
2 pm in-person @ the Rex Museum (301 W. Historic Hwy. 66) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for July is by Alexandra Diza. The author will be present at this event.
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 The River Arkansas will be performing.
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, JULY 17
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of neighborhoods and communities. 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.
SUMMER CHESS DUELS
12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for friendly weekly chess matches. 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 .
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, JULY 18
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
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 (2015). 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, JULY 19
GAME NIGHT
4 pm @ UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).
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 .
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topics of neighborhoods and communities. 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, JULY 20
FAMILY CONCERT
1 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Cowgirl Aspen Black for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY
Join Zollinger Library for National Lollipop Day! Come to the library, check out material, and get a free lollipop.
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.
JULY FILMS: ANIMATION AND IMAGINATION
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening animated films. This week’s film is .
THURSDAY, JULY 20 -
MONDAY, JULY 24
24 HOURS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
This is a 12 and 24 hour endurance mountain biking competition held in the Zuni Mountains. For more information, visit https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/.
SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, JULY 21
FAMILY CONCERT
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and Dan Crow for a fun, fast-paced, interactive musical program.
NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR
4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) entrance. See how the New Deal helped create a uniquely New Mexican aesthetic.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Families will have to work together to find items, solve riddles, and answer trivia which can only be answered in the mall, while documenting all of their answers with photos. 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.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: TIE DYE MASTERCLASS
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops.
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 Paa Kow will be performing.
MONDAY, JULY 24
NM GAME & FISH WITH STORM USREY
11 am @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Come learn about some of the wildlife species that can be found in New Mexico by looking at some scientific specimens of antlers, horns, skulls, pelts, and pictures. 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.
THE MYSTERY OF AMELIA EARHEART
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Watch a documentary about Amelia Earhart and a short presentation about this great American mystery. 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 .
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
PAINT AND SIP: KOI POND
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Paint a koi pond scene while sipping Mai Tai mocktails.
FRIDAY, JULY 28
ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE
You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows & cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!
NAVAJO RUG WEAVING
10 am to 2 pm @ 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, JULY 29
ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE
You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows and cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!
END OF SUMMER READING X-STREAM BLOCK PARTY
12 pm - 4 pm @ @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Celebrate the end of summer with fun and prizes!
OFPL CLOSURE
The library will be closed for the Block Party at the Fox Run Golf Course.
FUN IN THE SUN
1 pm - 5 pm @ Ford Canyon Park (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). Various games, music by DJ Kirk, Zumba with Rita, and much much more.
LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES
7 pm - 10 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue). 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 The Family Crest will be performing.
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 at the Children & Youth Library, Main Library orat 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.
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.
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
