Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of October 16
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Mahon Library
Monday, October 16
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Join us for a special storytime at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. Each family will receive a free copy of the book “Caillou: Happy Halloween” by Francine Allen while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Mahon Children’s Department Grand Re-Opening at Mahon Library
Monday, October 16
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newly updated children’s department featuring new furniture, décor, and interactive elements at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street! These updates are made possible thanks to generous donation from our friends at Atmos Energy. Light refreshments provided. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Water Utilities Department Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, October 16
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Join the Water Utilities Department at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, for storytime and a fun activity. Storytime will begin with the reading of “The Little Raindrop” by Joanna Gray. The book follows the journey of a little raindrop falling down to Earth, becoming part of the sea, and then returning back to the sky. A fun hands-on learning activity will follow to encourage creativity and learning. Attendees will create a raindrop puppet and leave home with free items to continue their water learning experience. Recommended for ages 1-5, but all are welcome. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Upcycled Books: Frankenstein at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, October 16
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Join us as we make a Frankenstein head from recycled books! For teens and adults at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Halloween Washi Tape Stickers at Groves Branch Library
Monday, October 16
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Come and make your own Halloween stickers using washi tape! All necessary supplies will be provided. For ages 16 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Come to preschool storytime at the library! This week’s schedule is:
Mahon Library (1306 9th Street)
Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive) Tuesday, October 17, 11:30 AM
Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street) Wednesday, October 18, 10:30 AM
Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue) Thursday, October 19, 10:30 AM
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, October 17
12:00 to 12:30 PM
Come to the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, for a storytime and a free book, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. For more information, call Literacy Lubbock at 806-775-3634. Please note: Tiny Tots at Groves will meet at a different time than normal in September and October.
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, October 17
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Join us for a special storytime at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. Each family will receive a free copy of the book “Pout-Pout Fish: Haunted House” by Deborah Diesen while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Knit With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, October 17
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of knitting at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. We meet every Tuesday afternoon! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own needles and yarn. Now for ages 12 and up. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Trivia at Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, October 17
5:30 to 6:30 PM
Join us for a fun evening for trivia based on the book series “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. Light refreshments provided. For ages 12-17 at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Level Up (For Teens Only): Mafia Game Night at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, October 17
6:00 to 7:00 PM
LUFTO! ‘Level Up’ with us at our ‘For Teens Only’ game night. It’s Mafia Game Night with a mental health spin. We’ve teamed up with local Licensed Professional Counselors to bring teens epic and meaningful games! For ages 13-18 at Groves Branch Library. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
True Crime Book Club at Mahon Library
Tuesday, October 17
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Want to explore the world of crime, murder, and betrayal? Join us for our True Crime Book Club at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, where we play amateur detectives on some of the most infamous cases in history! This month we will be discussing “Haunted Lubbock 2: More Ghost Stories from the Hub City” by Darrell Maloney. There will be no meeting in November. Call 806-775-2835 to reserve a copy of the book! For ages 18 and up.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, October 18
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Come to the Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, for a 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, October 18
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for fun activities, socializing, and educational information for ages 50+ in this new weekly program at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. We will be playing a matching game with household items. Not only do memory games for seniors help improve memory, but they are excellent for overall mental health. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tiny Art at Mahon Library
Wednesday, October 18
3:00 to 4:30 PM
Calling all kid artists! Create tiny works of art on tiny canvases. Submit your art into our Tiny Art Show that will be on display in the children’s area until the end of October. For ages 6-12 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Story Ballet with Ballet Lubbock at Mahon Library
Thursday, October 19
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Step into a world of magic and creativity with the Children’s Ballet Program from Ballet Lubbock. Participants will learn the fundamentals of classical technique in Ballet as well the stories, artists, dances, and composers of the great classical ballets such as Firebird, Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Coppélia and more, and dance to the original orchestrated scores. Children will discover the joy of ballet while exploring ancient myths, creating beautiful artwork, and learning about famous ballets. For Ages 3-6 at Mahon Library. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
“Game On!” at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, October 19
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Come to the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, for an afternoon of board games and video games for grades K-12. For more information, call 806-767-3300
Computers 101: Email Basics (Gmail) at Mahon Library
Thursday, October 19
4:00 to 5:00 PM
In class 5 of 8 we will discuss the different aspects of Gmail and teach you how to attach files to your email! You may bring your own laptop, but laptops will be provided. For ages 18 and up at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Friday, October 20
10:30 to 11:00 AM
Join us for a special storytime at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Each family will receive a free copy of the book “Haunted Halloween” by Sue Fleiss while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
October Kids Crafternoon at Groves Branch Library
Friday, October 20
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of crafts based on Halloween and Día de los Muertos! For ages 5-12 at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Princess Storytime at Mahon Library
Saturday, October 21
1:00 to 1:30 PM
Join us for a special storytime as we dress up, listen to books, sing songs, and make crafts with a special guest from Royally Fun Parties. For ages 0-7 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Left to Right Book Club at Patterson Branch Library
Saturday, October 21
2:00 to 3:00 PM
We will be discussing “Killer Instinct” by S.E. Green at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. Book discussion titles are available for checkout in limited quality. There are also copies available on Libby in audiobook and eBook. At your expense, you may also download your book on your personal device. In November we will discuss “Don’t Cry for Me” by Daniel Black. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
