FRIDAY, NOV. 29
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS - THANKSGIVING BREAK
OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSIGIVING HOLIDAY
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSIGIVING HOLIDAY
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, DEC. 1
MONDAY, DEC. 2
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout November, the storytimes explore some of Indigenous North Americans’ countless scientific discoveries and technological inventions. 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.) Use data collection and experimentation to design a straw reindeer that can fly the farthest distance possible.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, DEC. 3
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
LODGER’S TAX COMMITTEE MEETING
10 am @ Comfort Suites (3940 Hwy. 66).
PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Calving Hall. The governor’s office will be hosting a public safety town hall as a chance for the public to engage directly with officials, ask questions, and offers ideas on how New Mexicans can work together to create safer communities.
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
5 pm - 6:30 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Enhance your legal knowledge this December with OFPL’sUnderstanding the Law Series, presented by Attorney David Eason. Join OFPL for engaging bi-monthly lectures designed to provide valuable insights into the legal principles that shape our rights and society.
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, DEC. 4
ANNUAL BID INFORMATIONAL MEETING
10 am @ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout November, the storytimes explore some of Indigenous North Americans’ countless scientific discoveries and technological inventions. 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 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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, DEC. 5
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!
STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). OFPL hosts an Acudetox ear acupuncture clinic. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
NAROTICS ANOYMOUS MEETING
7 pm - 8 pm @ DaySpring Baptist Church (41 First Ave., Thoreau). We Do Recover invites anyone struggling with addiction to come to their weekly meetings.
CRAFTY KIDS
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). In honor of Thanksgiving, make a yarn-wrapped turkey. 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, DEC. 6
ORANMENT MAKER
3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for a fun and festive ornament-making event. Unleash your creativity as you design custom ornaments using the MakerSpace equipment
KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING
4 pm - 5 pm @ the Solid Waste Building (1580 Hasler Valley Rd. and streamed on Zoom. For more information go to gallupnm.gov.
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. This month, create your own custom Christmas ornaments with the MakerSpace area.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
K-POP ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOP
2 pm - 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL to make K-pop ornaments! Learn to use a Cricut machine and holographic paper to create dazzling decorations. Advance registration at https://ofpl.online/ is required.
“OLD SCHOOL AT ART123”
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Join gallupART for a group show of artists from the El Morro Area Art Council’s Old School Gallery. The show will be on display until Dec. 7.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10
KNIT TOGETHER
4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL for a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to crochet your own beanie!
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.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
OPENING OF THE NINTH ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW AND ART MARKET
1 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Ten of your favorite local artists have artworks and gifts for sale -- paintings, woodwork, cards, crochet and more! The art show and market will run until Jan. 4, but will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
CRICUT WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF NORTHSIDE SENIOR CENTER
11 am - 1 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Calling all members of the Northside Senior Center! Join OFPL for a festive Cricut workshop. Create your own custom Christmas cards and spread holiday cheer with personalized designs! Not a member yet? Contact the Northside Senior Citizens Center at 505-722-4740 to learn how to join.
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
PICASSO BABIES: COOKIE DECORATING
10:30 am - 11:30 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This free program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. It is a beautiful opportunity to explore the world through art. Experienced early childhood intervention therapists from The Therapy Academy will guide you and your little one in creating beautiful and unique pieces together.
HOLIDAY BOOK COVER BINGO & TRIVIA
3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Drop in at your convenience and enjoy book cover bingo and holiday trivia. Stay as long as you’d like and immerse yourself in the joy of books and games this holiday season!
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
PRESERVING GOODNESS
2 pm - 3 pm OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Discover the art of sourdough with Brittany Berg, owner of Little Bird Sourdough. Limited to 20 participants. Register today at http://ofpl.online or the Main Library.
ONGOING
UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING
Celebrate the season with the joy of unexpected stories—who knows what literary treasure awaits? Stop by either OF OFPL’S library location during December to discover a specially curated selection of wrapped “gift” books chosen by librarians. Return the rating card with the book by Jan. 10 to enter OFPL’s prize drawing.
POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKETS
@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Shop for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts by local artists! The Pop-up Holiday Art Market runs through Dec. 21 and is open during ART123 Gallery’s business hours (Tuesday - Friday from 2 pm - 6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm - 6 pm).
WE READ WE TALK BOOK CLUB
The We READ, We TALK Book Club, in partnership with Gallup Behavioral Health, is reading Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown in December. Discussions will be held in January.
ANNUAL COAT AND BLANKET DRIVE
Multiple agencies across Gallup are participating this year’s Coat and Blanket Drive, which will last until March 31. Visit gallupnm.gov for more information.
SHANDIIN DEGROAT
@ LOOM Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). New work by rising-star Diné artist Shandiin DeGroat will be on display at LOOM Gallery starting on Nov. 9 and ending on Dec. 31.
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.
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.
