Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of April 13
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Mahon Library
Monday, April 13
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.
Baby Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Monday, April 13
2:00 to 2:30 PM
Join us every 2nd Monday at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, as we read books, sing songs, and have sensory play time. To ensure quality early literacy and social interaction skills development, this program is for ages 2 years and younger and their caregivers only. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Burlap Bird Craft at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, April 13
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Come make a cute Spring wall decoration using paint and burlap. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 16 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Framed Spring Watercolor Silhouettes at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, April 13
4:30 to 6:00 PM
Come make your own Spring watercolor silhouettes! Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 13-17 at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Family LEGO Night at Groves Branch Library
Monday, April 13
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Use your imagination to create items made out of LEGOS! LEGOs will be provided. This program is for families with children ages 3 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Come to storytime at the library! Our weekly schedule is:
Preschool Storytimes (Ages 2-5)
Join us for exciting, quality storytimes with new elements. We will read books, sing songs, engage in social play, and do fun activities. We will also work on early literacy (colors, numbers, and letters), foundational (vocabulary), and social-emotional development (problem solving, sharing) skills. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Mahon Library (1306 9th Street)
Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street) Wednesday, April 15 at 10:30 AM
Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue) Thursday, April 16 at 10:30 AM
After-School Storytime (All ages)
Join us for an after-school storytime full of fun conversations, storytime, light snacks, and hands-on activities. There will also be opportunities to win small snacks and books from the book vending machine. All ages welcome.
Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive) Tuesday, April 14 at 3:30 PM
PBS Kids Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, April 14
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Join us before the library opens for a special storytime with some of your favorite characters from PBS! There will be a story, educational PBS Kids episodes, meet & greet, and an activity. Don’t forget your camera! Presented by PBS Texas Tech Public Media. For ages 10 and under at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Knit & Crochet With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, April 14
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.
Glimpses of Lubbock History at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, April 14
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Learn about Lubbock and West Texas history with the Lubbock County Historical Commission. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, April 15
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 806-775-3636.
Senior Day Out at Patterson Branch Library
Wednesday, April 15
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, get ready for a creative adventure with our exciting bulletin board craft session! Gather your friends and unleash your imagination as you design and decorate your very own personalized bulletin board. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, April 16
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 806-775-3636.
Story Ballet at Mahon Library
Thursday, April 16
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Step into a world of magic and creativity with the Children’s Ballet Program from Ballet Lubbock! We’ll go on an enchanting journey where dance, art, music, Greek Mythology, and history come together. Participants will learn the fundamentals of classical technique in ballet, such as posture, arm, and feet positions while dancing to classical music. For ages 3-5 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Game On at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, April 16
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Join us for board, video, and card games! We also have tablets available. For grades K-12 at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300
Teen Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, April 16
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Welcome to Anime Club! Together we watch our favorite anime, hang out, munch on some snacks, and enjoy activities! You’re always welcome here! For ages 13-17 at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Parenting Cottage Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Friday, April 17
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 read while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Art Club at Groves Branch Library
Saturday, April 18
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join other art-minded folks as you explore your creativity in this bring-your-own-supplies-and-
Robin’s Nest Tutoring at Godeke Branch Library
Saturday, April 18
1:00 to 5:00 PM
Join us for free tutoring for K-12 students! Tutors from Robin’s Nest Tutoring will be available to offer support in math, reading, writing, coding, test prep, and career guidance at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362
Robin’s Nest Tutoring at Patterson Branch Library
Saturday, April 18
1:00 to 5:00 PM
Join us for free tutoring for K-12 students! Tutors from Robin’s Nest Tutoring will be available to offer support in math, reading, writing, coding, test prep, and career guidance at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Arabic Language & Culture at Mahon Library
Saturday, April 18
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. For all ages at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Teen Sensory Jars at Mahon Library
Saturday, April 18
4:00 to 5:00 PM
Teens are invited to get creative and unwind while making their own sensory jars at the library! In this hands-on program, participants will design calming, colorful jars for relaxation and focus. All supplies will be provided, and teens will leave with a finished sensory jar to keep. For teens at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.