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Octavia Fellin Public Library
Main Building at 115 W Hill Ave, Gallup, NM 87301
FRIENDS of the Octavia Fellin Public Library was formed as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 2021. Its members are volunteers who advocate and fundraise for the library.
OUR MISSION is to sustain excellent library facilities and services, creating educational and cultural opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Gallup-McKinley County.
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Our library turned 100 years old in 2022
42,000 total library users in Gallup & regionally, and 125,000+ visitors to the library in the past year
Collections include: 90,000 print, audio & video materials
Circulation: 65,000 physical library materials/yr, including 18,000 electronic materials online
850(!) programs per year, including craft, story time, tech, cooking, weaving, STEM activities & more
MakerSpace with 3-D printers, laser engravers, Cricut, sewing machines, button maker & more
WPA art collection
FamilyPass - available for free entry into NM museums
24/7 free WiFi (internet) - was accessed 65,000 times by library users last year
Children's Summer Reading Program
Book Club
Funds are acquired through membership fees, donations, book sales, and are used in impactful ways, such as hosting community and member events and supporting the library's Summer Reading Program.
Directors (FY 2025-2026)
Directors (FY 2025-2026)
Curtis Olson, President
Nicole Garcia, Vice President
John L. Taylor, Secretary & Parliamentarian
Johnson Bordy, Treasurer
Janet Li-Tempest
Jennifer Nydam
Erika Pirotte
Directors meet 4-6 times per year.
An annual membership meeting is held in late summer/early autumn.
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