Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of August 5
CD Suncatcher Craft at Groves Branch Library
Monday, August 5
3:30 to 4:30 PM
Create your own suncatcher using a CD, mosaic pieces, beads, and other odds & ends. All ages are welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Grout will be used, so please wear something you can get messy in! Located at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Magical Monday with the Magic Tree House at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, August 5
4:30 to 5:30 PM
We will read a few chapters from the book “To the Future, Ben Franklin” by Mary Pope Osborne and do a craft related to the book! This program is ideal for ages 5-8 with a focus on encouraging young readers transitioning into chapter books. Located at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Reel Books Book Club at Groves Branch Library
Monday, August 5
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Come meet with the Reel Books Book Club to discuss the latest book-to-movie adaptations. We meet the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. This month, we will discuss “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam. In September we will discuss “Happiness for Beginners” by Katherine Center. Book club now has interactive kits, where you open elements connected to the story as you go. For ages 18 and up. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Call at the Groves Branch Library at 806-775-3723
Come to preschool storytime at the library! This week’s schedule is:
- Mahon Library (1306 9th Street), Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 AM
- Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive), Tuesday, August 6, 11:30 AM
- Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street), Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 AM
- Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue), Thursday, August 8, 10:30 AM
Knit & Crochet With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, August 6
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. We meet every Tuesday afternoon! For ages 12 and up. Please bring your own needles and yarn. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
National Night Out at Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, August 6
4:30 to 6:30 PM
Enjoy an evening filled with food, music, community resources, and games! Get to know your neighbor and community at this fun, family-friendly event at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Computer Basics at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, August 6
5:00 to 6:30 PM
Need a little help on the computer? Come by the library! We will be going over the basics of how to work a laptop. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Hub City Book Club: Chapter One at Lubbock Adult Activity Center
Wednesday, August 7
10:30 to 11:30 AM
This book club is in partnership with Lubbock Parks and Recreation and will be held at the Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street. This month, we will be discussing “Tulip Fever” by Deborah Moggach. Copies of next month’s title “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah will be available. For more information, please call Parks and Rec at 806-767-2710 or the Mahon Library 806-775-2835.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, August 7
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Come to the Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, for storytime and a free book, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. For more information, call Literacy Lubbock at 806-775-3634.
Senior Day Out at Patterson Branch Library
Wednesday, August 7
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for fun activities, socializing, and educational information for ages 50+ at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, August 8
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Come to the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, for storytime and a free book, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. For more information, call Literacy Lubbock at 806-775-3634.
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, August 8
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for a special storytime at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. Each family will receive a free copy of the book read while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tween Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, August 8
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Come to Anime Club and make new friends who like anime! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do some other fun activities. For ages 9-12 at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Read, Move, and Groove with The Little Gym at Groves Branch Library
Friday, August 9
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Join us as we read a story and learn the basics of gymnastics with The Little Gym at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. We will have two different sessions for different age groups. Parents with multiple children should pick the class that their oldest child would be in- instructors will accommodate -for younger ones. Children ages 4 months – 35 months will be from 11:00 – 11:30 AM, and children ages 3-5 years will be from 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Saturday Family Storytime at Mahon Library
Saturday, August 10
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Join us for a special Saturday storytime for the whole family! Geared toward 0-7, but all ages are welcome at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.