December 2023

@ OFPL

Happy Holidays from all of us at Octavia Fellin Public Library! Read on to find out about...

• Our December book sale
• A special screening of the documentary In the Dirt featuring a cast Q & A session
• Special holiday creative workshops for holiday gift and decoration-making
• A Barbie exhibit and party
• Our Winter Break Chess Tournament
• A free way to stream holiday films this December

Don't forget to check out our December calendar for a full listing of events!

December Book Sale!

Friends of OFPL invites you to a book sale at El Morro Events Center on December 8th from 2 - 8 PM and December 9th from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by our library staff at OFPL. Buy one book for $1 or fill up a bag with books for $5. Current Friends of OFPL receive half price. 

You can join Friends of OFPL today for $10 per year OR $25 for three years to receive all the perks of being a FRIEND of OFPL including discounts to local businesses!

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov for more information.

In the Dirt Film Screening

Join us at El Morro Theatre on Saturday, December 9th at 6:30 PM for a special screening of "IN THE DIRT", a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, where no bike shops exist.

Following the film, members of the cast will be available for questions from the audience.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov for more information.

'Tis the Season to be...Creative!

As you plan gifts and decorations for this holiday season, join us for some of our creative classes and workshops this December:

Sew Happy! Workshop

Join us at the Main Library on December 12th at 4 PM to learn sewing basics. Learn how to select, lay out and cut patterns, use a sewing machine, seam finishes, and hand sew to finish. Make a Holiday apron to take home!

Email pcarpenter@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Chunky Knitting Workshop

Join us at the Main Library on December 14th at 5 PM to make a scarf for yourself or to give as a gift this holiday season! In this workshop, you'll learn how to make a super-soft, chunky cowl. No equipment is needed - all you need is a skein of yarn and your arm! Supplies will be provided.

Email ctatsukawa@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Advance registration is required for this class:

Christmas Ornament Making Workshop

Join us at the Children & Youth Library on December 15th from 3:30 - 5:30 PM to celebrate the holidays! Create custom ornaments using our MakerSpace equipment, including 3D printers, a 3D pen, a heat press, a button maker, and a Cricut cutter. Hot chocolate and supplies will be provided. 

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Sous Vide Cooking Class

Join us at the Main Library on December 19 at 4 PM for a cooking class with professional Chef Brian Tatsukawa from the NTU Culinary Department. Learn how to cook a perfectly tender and juicy turkey breast using the Sous Vide method.

Email ctatsukawa@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Advance registration is required for this class:

Barbie Exhibit and Party

An exhibit showcasing the iconic Barbie doll will be displayed at the Main Library through December! Barbie encourages the kind of imaginative play that teaches us that no matter our gender, ethnicity, or background we can all make the world a better place by doing work that excites and challenges us. View various Barbie dolls through history and the story behind how Ruth Handler created the iconic doll.

Join us for a Barbie Party at the Main Library on Saturday, December 16th at 2 PM. Celebrate the Barbie legacy with activities that inspire limitless potential. Come dressed as your favorite Barbie and take a photo in our life-sized Barbie Box made in our MakerSpace! The party will feature snacks, door prizes, crafts, and a special screening of the Barbie movie!

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Winter Break Chess Tournament

Kick off Winter Break by feeding your brain! Join us at El Morro Events Center on December 21st for a Chess tournament. 

Registration begins at 9 AM with rounds beginning at 10 AM and ending with an awards ceremony at 4 PM. 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 using the form below.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov for more information.

Cozy Up with Kanopy

Did you know that you have free access to a world-class video streaming platform through the library? The platform, Kanopy, streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films! This December, cozy up with a curated collection of holiday films.

Log in with your library card and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month.