Family Story – Halloween

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library on October 31st at 11:00 AM for a special spooktacular Halloween-themed storytime with activities, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and read-aloud stories every week! Ages 0-5.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 31st at 11:00 AM

October Storytime Theme
Spooktacular Halloween

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Creative Corner – Chalk Pastel Haunted House

Join us in-person Fridays at the Main Library at 3:00 PM to get creative! Make your own art using material found around your home (ages 13 and up).

Octavia Fellin Public Library
115 West Hill Ave.

October 28th at 3:00 PM

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own haunted house using chalk pastels and paper.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Crafty Kids – Burlap Halloween Bag

Join us in person at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 4:00 PM for family-friendly crafts with step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels and ages. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

October 27th at 4:00 PM

Email hetsitty@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Halloween Trivia

Join OFPL Live on Zoom or Facebook, @galluplibrary, on Friday, October 29th at 4:00 PM.

Put your knowledge to the test with a Halloween-themed trivia afternoon. Learn about historical events, tidbits, and other fun facts about Halloween. The top three contestants will be eligible to win Halloween-themed prizes.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Vampire Lore & Divination

Come one, come all for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Meet virtually with a descendant of Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker, author of the 1987 Gothic Horror novel, Dracula. Join OFPL Live on Zoom or Facebook @galluplibrary to meet Shanna Stoker on Wednesday, October 20th at 1:00 PM.

Shanna will discuss the astonishing revelation of her family lineage and dive into her knowledge of the supernatural. The owner of The Ghoulish Garb, she makes custom apparel and tarot decks. Learn how to use Ancestry.com to trace your family genealogy at your library.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Pumpkin Diorama

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube every Monday at 4:00 PM. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared towards individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.

Monday, October 18th
Starts at 4:00 PM

Get ready for Halloween by making a pumpkin diorama. Create a spine-chilling scenic view within a pumpkin perfect for the upcoming Halloween festivities.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Spooktacular Bookmark Design Contest

Join OFPL for a wicked and spooky time as we host our second Bookmark Design Contest featuring the theme “Monster Mash.”

OFPL is challenging the community’s creativity to design Halloween-themed bookmarks. Create your own haunted houses, creepy crawlers, and more! Pick up a paper submission from the Main Library or the Children’s Branch or submit at ofpl.online. All art mediums welcome!

Winners will be selected in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-11, 12-18, 19+ and will receive a certificate of recognition, professional bookmark prints, and a gift card. Submission deadline is Friday, October 15th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 18th.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Spooktacular Bookmark Design Contest

Join OFPL for a wicked and spooky time as we host our second Bookmark Design Contest featuring the theme “Monster Mash.” OFPL is challenging the community’s creativity to design Halloween-themed bookmarks. Create your own haunted houses, creepy crawlers, and more!

Pick up a paper submission from the Main Library or the Children’s Branch or submit at ofpl.online. All art mediums welcome!

Winners will be selected in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-11, 12-18, 19+ and will receive a certificate of recognition, professional bookmark prints, and a gift card. Submission deadline is Friday, October 15th. Winners will be announced Monday, October 18th.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Virtual Halloween Trivia

Join OFPL Live on Facebook @galluplibrary on Friday, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. for Virtual Halloween Trivia to win some great prizes!

We’ll be quizzing YOU on the quirky facts, myths and legends that embody Halloween in the Southwest–from local ghost towns to La Llorona and beyond. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.