Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of September 16

Ag in the Bag Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, September 16
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Join us for a storytime with Amber Bozeman with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. She will read an agricultural-based story with a hands-on activity. All ages are welcome! Located at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Cork Pumpkin Craft at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, September 16
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Make pumpkins using wine corks and felt! For ages 16 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Ag in the Bag Storytime at Patterson Branch Library
Monday, September 16
4:30 to 5:00 PM
Join us for a storytime with Amber Bozeman with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. She will read an agricultural-based story with a hands-on activity. All ages are welcome! Located at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Master Gardeners at Groves Branch Library
Monday, September 16
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Learn gardening tips from the Lubbock Master Gardeners! For ages 13 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Come to preschool storytime at the library! This week’s schedule is:

• Mahon Library (1306 9th Street), Tuesday, September 17, 10:30 AM
• Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive), Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 AM
• Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street), Wednesday, September 18, 10:30 AM
• Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue), Thursday, September 19, 10:30 AM

Parenting Cottage Storytime at Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, September 17
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Join us for a special storytime at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue.  Each family will receive a free copy of the book read while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Knit & Crochet With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 17
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.

Learn to Knit and Crochet at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 17
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Want to learn how to knit and crochet? Please join us to learn this craft at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Ages 8 and up are welcome! Please bring your own needles and yarn. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Mosaic Pumpkin/Leaves Craft at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, September 17
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Create your own wooden mosaic pumpkin or leaf using mosaic pieces, beads, and other odds & ends. For ages 18 and up at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. Please note, registration is full for this event but names are being taken for a wait list. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

True Crime Book Club at Mahon Library
Tuesday, September 17
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Want to explore the world of crime, murder, and betrayal? Join us for our True Crime Book Club at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, where we play amateur detectives on some of the most infamous cases in history! This month we will be discussing “The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century” by Kirk W. Johnson. In October we will discuss “American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land” by Morgan Hesse. Call 806-775-2835 to reserve a copy of the book! For ages 18 and up.

Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library 
Wednesday, September 18
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 18
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 marble fluid art project! For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Wooden Owls Craft at Godeke Branch Library
Wednesday, September 18
4:00 to 5:00 PM
Make cute wooden owls using wood, buttons, and pipe cleaners. For ages 8 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library 
Thursday, September 19
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.

Story Ballet at Mahon Library
Thursday, September 19
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Step into a world of magic and creativity with our 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 the posture, arm and feet positions. For ages 3-5 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Teen Anime Club at Groves Branch Library
Thursday, September 19
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 13-17 at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Pirate Day Anime at Mahon Library
Thursday, September 19
4:30 to 6:00 PM
It’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day! Who better to celebrate with than the crew of the Jolly Roger from a popular manga/anime series! Come make your own Jolly Roger while we watch the crew on their journey. Supplies are first come, first serve. For ages 13 and up at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Parenting Cottage Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Friday, September 20
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.

Fall Crafternoon at Groves Branch Library
Friday, September 20
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Families with children ages 4-12 are invited to make fall crafts with us at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

Batman Day at Patterson Branch Library
Saturday, September 21
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We’ll be celebrating Batman in all his ageless storytelling through comics and media. There will be Batman marathons, snacks, and Batman-themed crafts. All ages are welcome! Located at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Charlie’s Memorable Story at Mahon Library
Saturday, September 21
3:00 to 3:30 PM
Join us for a musical story session with Texas Tech University Choral students. Through narration and song, we will follow the adventure of Charlie, a vivacious and slightly forgetful little boy searching for a story with his classmates. For ages 12 and under at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.