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COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 14 - JUNE 20

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14

ELECTION CANVASSING MEETING

8 am - 1 pm @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

SUMMER CHESS JAM

12 pm  @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).  This summer, Zollinger Library will be hosting a weekly Chess Jam every Friday. All players are welcome. Even if you are just chess curious or wanting to learn how to play, come by and join the fun.

RELAY FOR LIFE

5 pm - 1 am on June 15 @ Courthouse Square. Events to support Relay for Life and their mission to raise money for cancer research.

GET UP AND GAME

3 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.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 -
SATURDAY, JUNE 15

YOUTH FILM WORKSHOP

OFPL will host a teen film-making workshop presented by  Holt Hamilton Films. Registration is open now. The workshop will be held on June 12-15 at the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Register at ofpl.online.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

DEADLINE FOR GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 16
MONDAY, JUNE 17

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for Storytime activities, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and read-aloud stories! 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.). In this program, you will learn about geology and explore geodes and other types of rocks. 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 18

FIRST KIDS FEST

12 pm - 2 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Kids Fest is designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years old. Each week, children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of free activities hosted by different youth organizations. From arts and crafts to projects and games, there’s something for every child to enjoy and explore.

PRESERVING GOODNESS

2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your very own pickles with Elena Bowers from New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences! Class is limited to 20 participants and is for people 12 years old and older. Register at ofpl.online or the main library.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

6 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for  June is Seed Keeper  by Diane Wilson. 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.

 

HACK CLUB

4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Hack Club is a  nonprofit organization that provides community and support to teen coding groups across the country.  Participants learn how to use code to create real-world projects.  This summer, the OFPL Hack Club will be learning to design simple video games with Javascript; participants who complete their own games will receive their own free “Sprig,” a handheld gaming console.

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.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.).

 

WEDNESDAY,  JUNE 19

JUNETEENTH - GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED

JUNETEENTH- OFPL WILL BE CLOSED

CHESS TOURNAMENT

9 am - 4 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). This free scholastic tournament

is open to chess players of all ages and skill levels. You may register in person on the morning

of the tournament, or in advance at ofpl.online. Registration starts at 9 am.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.).

 

THURSDAY, JUNE  20

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). In honor of World Giraffe Day, make a fun and creative giraffe craft for all ages. 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.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.).

 

SAVE THE DATE

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

ADVENTURES IN CHINA - MAPO TOFU

2 pm @  OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL and Chef Brian Tatsukawa of the NTU Culinary Department as they dive into a tongue-tingling Mapo Tofu recipe! Discover how to make this fun and easy recipe for your next adventure in the kitchen.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

DINOSAUR ADVENTURES ESCAPE ROOM

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall on for an all-ages dinosaur adventure escape room!

JUNK JOURNALING WORKSHOP

1 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A junk journal is a handmade book made up of recycled items such as pages from magazines, brochures, patterned paper, music sheets,

envelopes, packaging, and more. This workshop is for people 12 years old and older. 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

2 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for  June is Seed Keeper  by Diane Wilson. 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 25

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

FREE NARCAN TRAINING

12 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A paramedic and a case manager from the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act will present available resources and Narcan training. Each individual will get a box of Narcan. A Q&A to follow. 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.

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.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 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, JUNE 29

STORYTELLING WITH DOGS

2 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Denise Gard and her famous dogs, Joey and Kira will put on an action-packed performance, titled “An Egyptian Curse.” It will be full of stories and dog tricks for children, tweens/teens, and even senior citizens. For more information, call (505) 863-1291.

 

ONGOING

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by the library’s staff. Friends of OFPL will have an ongoing book sale at the main library 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.

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY: SUMMER READING REGISTRATION

Calling all adventurers: registration for OFPL’s summer reading program is now open! The first 200 people to register will receive a free tote bag! Register in-person at the Children & Youth Library, Main Library or at ofpl.online. For more information, call (505) 863-1291.

WE READ WE TALK BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for June is Seed Keeper  by Diane Wilson. Discussions will be on June 18 and 22 via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. 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 HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING

@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.). First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment. Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 863-8827.

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.