Libraries Events for the Week of June 28

Sing! Play! Learn! At Groves Branch Library Monday, June 29 10:00 to 11:00 AM Watch your child’s...

Libraries Events for the Week of June 28

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Sing! Play! Learn! At Groves Branch Library
Monday, June 29
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Watch your child’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow as they explore their world through music. The name says it all: we sing, play, and learn together as we build connections in the brain that support academic, motor, and social development. For ages 7 and under at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Seating is limited, Tickets are required and can be picked up at the library 15 minutes before the start of the program and are first-come, first-served. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

The Mobile Dairy Classroom at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, June 29
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Meet a real dairy cow and see a live demonstration of how a cow is milked! Presented by the Southwest Dairy Farmers. This is an outdoor program; bring a blanket or chair. For ages 12 and under at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

DIY Egg Carton Turtles at Patterson Branch Library
Monday, June 29
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Create a cute turtle using recycled egg carton in this hands-on, eco-friendly craft. Participants will cut, paint, and decorate their turtles while learning how everyday materials can be reused to help the planet. Space is limited, while supplies last. For ages 6-12 at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Sing! Play! Learn! At Mahon Library
Monday, June 29
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Watch your child’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow as they explore their world through music. The name says it all: we sing, play, and learn together as we build connections in the brain that support academic, motor, and social development. For ages 7 and under at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. Seating is limited, Tickets are required and can be picked up at the library 15 minutes before the start of the program and are first-come, first-served. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Giant Game Night at Patterson Branch Library
Monday, June 29
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Come hang out at Giant Game Night, where you can dive into some huge board games and have a blast with family and friends! All ages welcome at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Adult Coloring Night at Groves Branch Library
Monday, June 29
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Join us for a relaxing night of coloring. Coloring pages and art supplies provided. For ages 15 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Sing! Play! Learn! At Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Watch your child’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow as they explore their world through music. The name says it all: we sing, play, and learn together as we build connections in the brain that support academic, motor, and social development. For ages 7 and under at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. Seating is limited, Tickets are required and can be picked up at the library 15 minutes before the start of the program and are first-come, first-served. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

The Mobile Dairy Classroom at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Meet a real dairy cow and see a live demonstration of how a cow is milked! Presented by the Southwest Dairy Farmers. This is an outdoor program; bring a blanket or chair. For ages 12 and under 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.

Read, Lunch, & Learn at Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a summer dedicated to preventing the summer slide by fostering a love for reading while supporting families in our community. Enjoy free tutoring and free lunch as we learn, grow, and thrive together all summer long. For grades K-8th at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Knit & Crochet With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
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.

Sing! Play! Learn! At Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Watch your child’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence grow as they explore their world through music. The name says it all: we sing, play, and learn together as we build connections in the brain that support academic, motor, and social development. For ages 7 and under at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. Seating is limited, Tickets are required and can be picked up at the library 15 minutes before the start of the program and are first-come, first-served. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Adult Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, June 30
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Welcome to Anime Club! Together we watch our favorite anime, hang out, and munch on some snacks! For ages 18 and up Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

The Mobile Dairy Classroom at Mahon Library
Wednesday, July 1
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Meet a real dairy cow and see a live demonstration of how a cow is milked! Presented by the Southwest Dairy Farmers. This is an outdoor program; bring a blanket or chair. For ages 12 and under at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Hub City Book Club: Chapter 1 at Lubbock Adult Activity Center
Wednesday, July 1
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 “Blacktop Wasteland” by S.A. Crosby. Copies of next month’s title “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus will be available for pickup. For more information, please call Parks and Rec at 806-767-2710 or Mahon Library at 806-775-2835.

Read, Lunch, & Learn at Patterson Branch Library
Wednesday, July 1
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a summer dedicated to preventing the summer slide by fostering a love for reading while supporting families in our community. Enjoy free tutoring and free lunch as we learn, grow, and thrive together all summer long. For grades K-8th at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, July 1
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.

I Ruff Reading at Mahon Library
Wednesday, July 1
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Love reading? Love dogs? Join us every Wednesday afternoon to meet and read to therapy dogs from Lubbock ISD’s Muttley Crew. For ages 10 and under at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Senior Day Out at Patterson Branch Library
Wednesday, July 1
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.

DIY Museum Display at Groves Branch Library
Wednesday, July 1
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Come create your own museum display! We will be providing shadow boxes for you to decorate, along with various items to fill your display with. All necessary supplies will be provided, but if you have something in mind for your display, feel free to bring it! For ages 14 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Baby Storytime at Mahon Library
Thursday, July 2
10:00 to 10:30 AM
Join us every 1st Thursday at Mahon Library, 1306 9th 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 with their caregivers only. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

The Mobile Dairy Classroom at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, July 2
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Meet a real dairy cow and see a live demonstration of how a cow is milked! Presented by the Southwest Dairy Farmers. This is an outdoor program; bring a blanket or chair. For ages 12 and under at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Read, Lunch, & Learn at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, July 2
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for a summer dedicated to preventing the summer slide by fostering a love for reading while supporting families in our community. Enjoy free tutoring and free lunch as we learn, grow, and thrive together all summer long. For grades K-8th at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, July 2
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.

Tutu Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, July 2
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Join us as we read books and dance with Tutu School Lubbock! For ages 18 months to 8 years at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Game On at Patterson Branch Library
Thursday, July 2
1:00 to 3:00 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

All Lubbock Public Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Sunday, July 5.

2026 Summer Reading Program
Read books and win prizes with the Lubbock Public Library this summer! From June 1-July 31 log your reading on READsquared to try and win prizes. The reading challenge is open to all ages and can be accessed by visiting lubbock.readsquared.com or downloading the READsquared App on your preferred device. For more information, visit mylubbock.us/summer-reading or stop by your local library.