Lubbock Public Library Events for the Week of February 12

Parenting Cottage Storytime at Mahon Library
Monday, February 12
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Join us for a special storytime at Mahon Library! Each family will receive a free copy of the book “Be Kind to Animals” by Todd Parr while supplies last, courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Learn to Knit and Crochet at Groves Branch Library
Monday, February 12
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Want to learn how to knit and crochet? 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.

Magical Monday with the Magic Tree House at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, February 12
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Join us as we read a few chapters from the juvenile novel series The Magic Tree House and make a cute unicorn night light! This month we will be reading from “Blizzard of the Blue Moon”. For ages 5-8 at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Heart Balloons on Canvas at Godeke Branch Library
Monday, February 12
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Join us as we make scrapbook heart balloons on canvas! For ages 18 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Family LEGO Night at Groves Branch Library
Monday, February 12
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Join us and 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.

Mothers and Babies Class at Mahon Library
Tuesday, February 13
10:00 to 11:15 AM
In this six-week session program, new and expecting moms can get tools and support to manage stress during this life-changing time! To ensure the best experience for all, please only bring babies to this program. In collaboration with The Parenting Cottage at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information or to register for the class, call The Parenting Cottage at 806-795-7552.

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

• Mahon Library (1306 9th Street), Tuesday, February 13, 10:30 AM
• Patterson Branch Library (1836 Parkway Drive), Tuesday, February 13, 11:30 AM
• Groves Branch Library (5520 19th Street), Wednesday, February 14, 10:30 AM
• Godeke Branch Library (5034 Frankford Avenue), Thursday, February 15, 10:30 AM

Knit With Us at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, February 13
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.

Felt Heart Arrows at Godeke Branch Library
Tuesday, February 13
4:00 to 5:00 PM
Join us as we make a cute wall decoration with felt hearts and driftwood! For ages 8 and up at Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue. Adult help is recommended for younger ages. For more information, call 806-775-3362.

Galentine’s Day Party at Patterson Branch Library
Tuesday, February 13
4:30 to 6:00 PM
Ladies are welcome to join us for crafts, snacks and more as we celebrate Galentine’s Day! This program at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, is geared towards ladies of all ages, but all are welcome. For more information, call 806-767-3300.

Glimpses of Lubbock History at Groves Branch Library
Tuesday, February 13
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Join us as Scott Trevey discusses how the native prairie ecosystem was restored at the Lubbock Lake Landmark.  Scott is a longtime History Maintenance Supervisor at the National Historic and State Archeological Landmark site. This monthly program is in collaboration 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.

Bee My Valentine at Mahon Library
Wednesday, February 14
10:30 to 11:30 AM
Buzz into the library to make crafts for your favorite Valentine. For ages 0-7 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835

Tiny Tots Storytime at Godeke Branch Library 
Wednesday, February 14
12:30 to 1:00 PM
Come to the Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, for a storytime and a free book while supplies last, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. For more information, call Literacy Lubbock at 806-775-3634.

Tiny Tots Storytime at Groves Branch Library 
Thursday, February 15
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Come to the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, for a storytime and a free book while supplies last, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. For more information, call Literacy Lubbock at 806-775-3634.

Story Ballet with Ballet Lubbock at Mahon Library
Thursday, February 15
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, February 15
3:30 to 5:00 PM
Join us for some after-school 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.

Parenting Cottage Storytime at Groves Branch Library
Friday, February 16
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for a special storytime at Groves Branch Library! Each family will receive a free copy of the book “Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete” by James Dean while supplies last courtesy of the Parenting Cottage. For more information, call 806-775-3723.

DIY Button Display at Mahon Library
Friday, February 16
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Bring your pin collection to life by creating a unique DIY button display. For ages 13-17 at Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. For more information, call 806-775-2835.

Arabic Language and Culture at Mahon Library
Saturday, February 17
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.