Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of March 4
Eclipse Apprentice Training at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, March 4
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
With Eclipse Soundscapes, a NASA partner, we will go through eight short lessons to learn about Eclipse Science and Safety. Take notes and take a quiz to receive an Apprentice Certificate. Participants are encouraged to attend Observer Training on March 25 to collect sound/nature data on Eclipse Day. For older teens and adults at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Leprechaun Gnome Craft at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, March 4
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Join us to make a cute leprechaun gnome to decorate your wall or turn into a refrigerator magnet! For ages 18 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Reel Books Book Club at Groves Branch Library
Monday, March 4
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 “Wellmania” by Brigid Delaney. In April we will discuss “Painkiller” by Barry Meier. 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) Tuesday, March 5, 10:30 AM
Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive) Tuesday, March 5, 11:30 AM
Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street) Wednesday, March 6, 10:30 AM
Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue) Thursday, March 7, 10:30 AM
Knit With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, March 5
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 and ages are welcome. Please bring your own needles and yarn. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Coding Basics at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, March 5
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Learn the basics of coding from our friends at Code Ninjas. Library Chromebooks will be provided. Registration is required, so call or stop into Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, to reserve your spot! This program is for ages 10-18. For more information, call 806-775-3723.
Call to Adventure (Dungeons and Dragons) at Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, March 5
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Teens are invited to a Dungeons & Dragons adventure the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, to pre-register and check availability for each session. For ages 12-17. For more information, call 806-775-3362.
Anime Quiz Night at Mahon Library
Tuesday, March 5
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Anime enthusiasts, test your expertise on the shows you know and love to find out if you’re the leading Anime-Fan! For ages 18 and up at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Hub City Book Club: Chapter One at the Lubbock Adult Activity Center
Wednesday, March 6
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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 “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Copies of next month’s title “The Beekeeper’s Apprentice” by Laurie King 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, March 6
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, March 6
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for fun activities, socializing, and educational information for ages 50 and up at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. This week we will be celebrating National Oreo Cookie Day with an Oreo tasting. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, March 7
11:00 to 11:30 AM
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 806-775-363
Story Ballet (Ages 3-6) with Ballet Lubbock at Mahon Library
Thursday, March 7
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, 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, March 7
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Join us for some afterschool fun at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. We’ll have board games, card games, and video games for grades K-12. For more information, call 806-767-3300.
Tween Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, March 7
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Come to Anime Club and make new friends who also 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.
Read, Move, and Groove with The Little Gym at Groves Branch Library
Friday, March 8
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.
Genealogy for Beginners at Mahon Library
Friday, March 8
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning the history of women in your family! In this workshop, we will introduce you to tools and resources you can use to track down female ancestors in your genealogy research. For ages 18 and up at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Saturday Family Storytime at Mahon Library
Saturday, March 9
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Join us for a special Saturday storytime for the whole family! Intended for ages 0-7, but all ages are welcome at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.
Arabic Language and Culture at Mahon Library
Saturday, March 9
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Learn the basics of Arabic language and culture though fun activities at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street! In partnership with Texas Tech Professor, Rula Al-Hmoud. All ages are welcome! For more information, call 806-775-2835.
