Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of October 2
Water Utilities Department Storytime at Patterson Branch Library
Monday, October 2
3:30 to 4:00 PM
Join the Water Utilities Department at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, 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 806-767-3300.
Reel Books Book Club at Groves Branch Library
Monday, October 2
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 “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte. In November we will discuss “Dracula” by Bram Stoker. Book club now has interactive kits, where you open gifts connected to the story as you go. This kit includes a recipe book, 4 interactive elements, bookmarks, and a meeting reminder for your fridge. 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, October 3, 10:30 AM
- Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive), Tuesday, October 3, 11:30 AM
- Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street), Wednesday, October 4, 10:30 AM
- Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue), Thursday, October 5, 10:30 AM
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, October 3
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.
Knit With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, October 3
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.
Arabic Language & Culture at Mahon Library
Tuesday, October 3
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Learn the basics of Arabic language and culture through fun activities! In partnership with Texas Tech Professor, Rula Al-Hmoud! This is an all-ages program at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Hub City Book Club: Chapter One at Lubbock Adult Activity Center
Wednesday, October 4
10:30 to 11:30 AM
This all-ages 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 “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie. Copies of next month’s title “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein will be available for pickup. 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, October 4
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 4
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. October 4th is National Golf Lovers Day, so celebrate with us over a game of indoor mini golf! For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Story Ballet with Ballet Lubbock at Mahon Library
Thursday, October 5
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 5
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: Mouse Skills at Mahon Library
Thursday, October 5
4:00 to 5:00 PM
In class 3 of 8 we will cover the basics of using a mouse and practice clicking (right and left click) and also talk about what kinds of items are “clickable”. 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.
Water Utilities Department Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Friday, October 6
10:30 to 11:00 AM
Join the Water Utilities Department at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, 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 806-775-3723.
Arabic Language & Culture at Mahon Library
Saturday, October 7
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Learn the basics of Arabic language and culture through fun activities! In partnership with Texas Tech Professor, Rula Al-Hmoud! This is an all-ages program at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Halloween Throwback Movie Party at Patterson Branch Library
Saturday, October 7
3:00 to 6:00 PM
Come enjoy a classic family Halloween movie (1990, PG) at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. Light refreshments will be provided. For movie title and information, call 806-767-3300.
