Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of September 9
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Mahon Library
Monday, September 9
10:30 to 11:00 AM
Join us for a special storytime at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. Each family will receive a free copy of the book read while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Reel Books Book Club at Groves Branch Library
Monday, September 9
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 “Happiness for Beginners” by Katherine Center. In October we will discuss “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie. 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)
Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive) Tuesday, September 10, 11:30 AM
Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street) Wednesday, September 11, 10:30 AM
Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue) Thursday, September 12, 10:30 AM
Knit & Crochet With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 10
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.
Tween Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 10
4:30 to 5:30- 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.
Teen Galaxy DIY Craft at Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, September 10
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Join us to create a galaxy geode bath fizzy while supplies last! For ages 11-17 at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. (Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied and assisted by an adult). For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Glimpses of Lubbock History at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 10
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Dr. Donald Abbe, historian and retired curator at Silent Wings Museum, will discuss the economic impact of railroads on the American West, using Lubbock and the South Plains as a model. The rail system and cotton production influenced the vitality of Lubbock and the South Plains. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723. In collaboration with the Lubbock County Historical Commission.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, September 11
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, September 11
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for fun themed activities, socializing, and educational information for ages 50+ at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. This week we will create our own stress balls and discuss positive mental health techniques with a social worker. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, September 12
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, September 12
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.
Read, Move, and Groove with The Little Gym at Groves Branch Library
Friday, September 13
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.
Story Ballet at Mahon Library
Friday, September 13
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Ballet Lubbock presents an after-school ballet program for ages 6 to 10. Step into a world of magic and creativity. We will go on an enchanting journey where dance, art, music, and history come together. Learn fundamentals of classical technique in Ballet and the stories, artists, dances, and composers of great classical ballet. Located at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Adult Friday the 13th Laser Tag at Groves Branch Library
Friday, September 13
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Celebrate Halloween early with us! Play a few rounds of laser tag after-hours at the library, eat some snacks, and embrace your inner child! *Campy Friday the 13th costumes are welcome, but no extreme gore please. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Registration is required and opens August 1st. Call 806-775-3723 to reserve your spot!
Hispanic Heritage Month Family Storytime at Mahon Library
Saturday, September 14
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Learn the stories (bilingual) and tastes of Latin America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! For ages 0-7 at Mahon Library. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Ready to Read Storytime at Patterson Branch Library
Saturday, September 14
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for a live monster truck experience with Jeriami with 806DC Offroad and a storytime! Each family will receive a free book while supplies last. This is a family program at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.