Event Calendar

JUNE 2021

June 12

Virtual Show Opening: Tutus to Tangos by Shannon Gurley O’Donnell ART123 Gallery 12pm Tune in LIVE on the @ gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram pages.

June 15Grief Support Group meets on Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 pm Current Covid protocols observed and number of participants is limited. To register or for information, call or text Robert - 505-615-8053

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June 19

A Luminaria Lights of Hope

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8:30 pm-10:00 pm. Relay For Life Gallup-McKinley Luminarias and Lights of Hope (American Cancer SocietyCancer Action Network) bags will be set up on the 400 block of Logan in the space of the former Roosevelt Elementary School. Drive by to purchase a bag or make a donation from your car. Board and Team members will be at both ends of the block to accept donations and to assist anyone wishing to purchase a Luminaria Bag with a $5 minimum donation. To purchase a Luminaria Bag before June 19 Relay volunteers can make the bag, or you can pick up bags to decorate your own by calling Linda (505) 297-9515.

To support the American Cancer Society and become an ASC/CAN member for $10, contact either: Joyce 8621457 bleedingpurple39@ gmail.com or Linda.

June 22

Virtual Artist Talk: Shannon Gurley O’Donnell 6:30pm Tune in LIVE on the @ gallupARTS and @ ART123Gallery Facebook pages.

June 26

Free Family Art Kit: Father’s Day Cards ART123 Gallery 12 - 4pm (while supplies last) Zuni artist Mackenzie Cheama created a tattoo-style activity book for you color, cut and paste into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day cards for the special datchu/shizhé’é/dad in your life--hand-lettering guide included! More info: www.galluparts.org/ familyartkits

June Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library

Special Events

Summer Reading 2021: Tails and Tales

Summer Reading is back with 3 different ways to win prizes! Sign up at ofpl.online or request a paper log with your curbside pick up order. Read 4 hours to win a book and free small gelato courtesy of Fratelli’s. Vote in the Land of Enchantment Book Awards to win a free personal pizza or round of mini golf from Pizza 9. Complete a Summer of STEM kit to win a Lego prize courtesy of Kiwanis. Do one, two or all three! Challenge begins June 16th and the last day to receive prizes is July 31st. Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Library Card Registration Online

Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. To explore all that the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl.online or for a free library card visit OFPL Library Card Registration. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Curbside Checkout Services

OFPL staff continue to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms. Visit ofpl. online to reserve library material on your account for curbside pickup. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 • 30 library items total. OFPL Staff is on-site for curbside pickup Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will offer Saturday Curbside PICK-UPS ONLY from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday pick-ups must be scheduled in advance. New requests will not be processed on Saturdays. Please allow 48 hours for the fulfilment of all library requests. Call (505) 863-1291 for inquiries, to schedule a Saturday pick-up and reference services.

Friends of the Library Registration OFPL is recruiting new members for our Friends of the Library Group. The OFPL Friends support library programs, services, and collections through a variety of in-kind activities. If you are passionate

about helping our community grow stronger, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library Friends’ Group and get involved in event planning, local and State advocacy, fundraising and philanthropy. To join please visit https://ofpl.online/partners-of-ofpl/#friends and our Friends’ Coordinator will contact you with more information. Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Dial-A-Story

Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear.

Star Wars Trivia

Join us LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday, June 4th at 5:00 p.m. for a Star Wars trivia challenge. Is the force strong with you? Prove your knowledge in the ultimate fan showdown. Download the Kahoot app to play along or join us live online at kahoot.it. Email mdchavez@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Self-Care Saturdays

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube Saturday, June 5th & 19th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient lists for each product are available at ofpl.online. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. Premiere Dates: ●June 5th, 2021 - Rosemary Lemon Body Scrub ●June 19th, 2021 - Natural Makeup Remover

New Mexico Wildlife Center Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube on Friday, June 11th at 1:00 p.m. for a virtual session with the animals and staff at the New Mexico Wildlife Center. Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Just Craftin’ Around Club

Join OFPL and the Just Craftin’ Around Club LIVE on Zoom Saturday, June 12th at 12:00 p.m. for an afternoon of chatting and crafting! Virtually chat with other community members to exchange craft ideas, stories, and food recipes as we craft together through knitting, collaging, painting, sewing, drawing, crocheting, and more. Register to participate in OFPL’s virtual get-together at ofpl.online by Friday, June 11th. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

We READ, We TALK Book Club

OFPL’s Book Club is reading Canyon Dreams: A basketball season on the Navajo Nation by Michael Powell. The moving story of a Navajo high school basketball team, its members struggling with the everyday challenges of high school, adolescence, and family, and the great and unique obstacles facing Native Americans living on reservations. Zoom discussions will be held on Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 26th at 3:00 p.m. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GMCS

June 14- School Board Meeting 1:00

Last day of School is June 24. Due to the pandemic our school year started later than usual. GMCS had 6 snow days that postponed the end date to June 24th, 2021. Students are required to attend 188 days.

Preschool enrollment-contact your respective elementary school to get your 3-4 year old on the waiting list. STUDENTS WE MISS YOU!

We hope to see you back in school for the 2021/2022 School Year. Contact your school for all the information on coming back for in person learning. S Summer Lunch Program will start on June 28th

GMCS Summer Hours starting June 28, 2021 will be 7:30-5:30

W We will be closed on July 1, 2, 5, 16, 19 & 30

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