FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES: AFTER-HOURS FOR TEENS
6 pm - 9 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for Friday Night Vibes, a chill hangout time for teens at the library! Unwind with video games, movies, and snacks, or unleash your creativity in our MakerSpace with plot cutters and 3D printers.
FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
12 pm - 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. Second St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event).
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
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.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
BACK-TO-SCHOOL 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.
MAT-CUTTING WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS
2 pm - 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn how to use OFPL MakerSpace equipment to cut custom mats for artwork presentation. Space is limited to 12 participants, and advance registration at ofpl.online is required.
LAST DAY OF TERRA FIRMA ART SHOW
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). This show features paintings, photographs, quilt squares, sculpture, and prints about the land, working the land, being grounded, holding your ground, and breaking new ground. It will be on display until Sept. 7.
STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC
1 pm - 3 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
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 IF (2024). 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.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout September the storytimes will explore the concept of opposites. 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.) Design, build, and test a contraption using various recycled materials to protect a raw egg from a high fall! 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, SEPT. 10
LEATHER WORKSHOP: SUNGLASSES CASE
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to use faux leather to create a beautiful sunglasses case, and then use a Cricut and heat press to add your own custom design on top. Class size is limited and advance registration at ofpl.online is required.
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.
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.
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.
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, SEPT. 11
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout September the storytimes will explore the concept of opposites. 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
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!
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Hypnotic.
GOOGLE CAREER ACADEMY MEMBER NIGHT
6 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gallup Career Academy invites members of the Spring 2024 Cohort to OFPL’’s Makerspace This is your time to create and collaborate! Get help with your Google coursework, or use the MakerSpace equipment. The MakerSpace will be closed to the general public at this time.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
42ND ANNUAL KIWANIS FUN RUN
5:30 pm @ the Gallup Sports Complex (925 Park Ave.). Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate. T-shirts will be awarded to the first 50 entrants ages 12 and under. For information contact John at (505) 458-3634.
HELLOTECH- HELP WITH YOUR TECHNOLOGY
11 am - 1 pm @ the Northside Senior Center (607 N. Fourth St.). OFPL staff will be available to provide individual technology assistance. They can help you learn about your electronic devices so that you feel more confident using them!
SEPTEMBER FILMS: MOVIES SO BAD, THEY’RE GOOD
4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening some cult classics that are so bad, they might be good. This week’s film is Fantastic Planet (1973).
STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Embrace your creativity as you make a mosaic using dried beans. 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, SEPT. 13
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
2 pm - 5 pm @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (601 Susan Ave.). In commemoration of 9/11, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a blood drive. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. Call Vitalant at 1-877-25 VITAL to make an appointment.
SPECIAL HOURS AT OFPL
On the Fridays before ArtsCrawl OFPL will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm. The special hours help with the staffing needs of ArtsCrawl activities.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14
‘WALK LIKE MAAD’
7:45 am @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host a walk/run fundraising event that will honor those lost by drunk driving crashes.
STATEWIDE FOOD DRIVE
10 am – 12 pm @ Albertson’s (1702 E. Hwy. 66). All non-perishable food and money will go to the Gallup Community Pantry. The food drive is sponsored by the Gallup Lion’s Club and Leo’s Club.
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.
MAKERSPACE 2 ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Help OFPL celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using the heat press, Cricut cutters, and button makers to create custom library-themed swag!
PLAYSPACE @ ARTSCRAWL
7 pm - 9 pm @ outside of the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). OFPL’s PlaySpace is coming to ArtsCrawl!
SHOW OPENING: “EQUIPOISE”
7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). “Equipoise” is an abstract exploration of symmetry and imperfections, a curated selection of paintings and digital art inspired by nature and the concept of balance created by local artist Christian Bigwater.
SHOW OPENING: “ALEXANDRA BARTON”
7 pm - 9 pm @ LOOM Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). Alexandra Barton (Diné & Zuni) presents highly personal works of "pure survival."
GALLUP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BALL
6 pm - 11 pm @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Enjoy dinner, drinks, dancing, raffles, and more!
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
HISPANIC HERTIAGE KICK-OFF EVENT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). JP Van Derdys will perform music on his guitar in the library atrium to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason gives a presentation entitled Laws and Morals. 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, SEPT. 18
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. 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 .
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TRIVIA NIGHT
6 pm - 8 pm @ Fratelli’s Bistro (1209 U.S. Hwy. 491). Both members and nonmembers are invited, and there will be an opportunity to learn about Friends of the Library and become a member if desired. Your team can be up to six people, but don't worry if you don’t have a team—you can still participate.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
‘FALL INTO FITNES’ COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
11 am - 3 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). There will be informational booths from local organizations and providers, free screenings, and lots of free activities. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINC
@ McKinley County Humane Society (1273 Balok St.). First come, first serve.
ONGOING
WE READ WE TALK BOOK CLUB
OFPL’s book club book for October is Exposure by Ramona Emerson. Discussions will be in October 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.
LIT HAPPENS TEEN BOOK CLUB
OFPL’s new teen book club will discuss Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith in October. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board. TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections. They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. The TAB will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Children & Youth Library.
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month by applying for a card, renewing your existing card, or replacing your library card, for free! Stop by the library to sign up today. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
SMOKEY BEAR READING CHALLENGE
Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by joining the national Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Read three books and earn four badges to complete the challenge and earn a prize. This challenge is geared towards children ages 4-10, but all ages are welcome to participate. You may pick up and return reading challenge cards at either the OFPL’s Children & Youth Library or Main Library.
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.
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.
