Lubbock Public Library Week of July Events

Lubbock Public Library’s schedule for the week of Sunday, July 5, stretches across parks and branch libraries, with events aimed at children, parents, teens and adult readers. The library posted the lineup on July 3, and city calendar listings show programs continuing through Thursday, July 9, and into Friday, July 10. The week includes PBS-themed storytimes, a monthly book club, preschool programming and hands-on family events tied to animals and dinosaurs. EverythingLubbock published the weekly roundup, and the City of Lubbock calendar carries individual event listings with times, ages and branch locations. ### Which library branches are part of this week’s schedule? Mahon Library, at 1306 9th Street, appears repeatedly in the week’s listings, including PBS Kids Storytime on Monday, July 6, and Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo on Thursday, July 9. Groves Branch Library, at 5520 19th Street, hosted the Reel Books Book Club on Monday, July 6, and PBS Kids Storytime on Tuesday, July 7. Godeke Branch Library, at 5034 Frankford Avenue, is listed for Preschool Storytime on Thursday, July 9, and a dinosaur program later that day. (everythinglubbock.com) The City of Lubbock’s library page describes the system as offering books, digital resources, educational programs and community services. This week’s schedule reflects that mix, with recurring literacy programs alongside special summer events and club meetings. ### What happened earlier in the week? Monday, July 6, opened with Stegatortus Storytime at Wagner Park from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., according to EverythingLubbock’s weekly list. (everythinglubbock.com) The event invited families to spend time with the library tortoise, Tortellini, during a park storytime recommended for children 12 and under. Monday’s schedule also included PBS Kids Storytime at Mahon Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (mylubbock.us) The City of Lubbock calendar said the program featured a story, a PBS Kids episode, a meet-and-greet and an activity, and that tickets were required and available 15 minutes before the start. PBS Texas Tech Public Media presented that event for children 10 and under. Monday evening, the Reel Books Book Club met at Groves Branch Library from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (everythinglubbock.com) EverythingLubbock said the July selection was “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells, with August’s discussion set for “The Residence” by Kate Andersen Brower, and that the club is for adults 18 and older. ### What is on Thursday, July 9? Thursday, July 9, begins with Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo at Mahon Library from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (mylubbock.us) The city calendar says the petting zoo will be in the grassy area behind the library facing the Buddy Holly Hall, with a scavenger hunt and additional activities inside the building for children 12 and under. Thursday’s regular storytime slot includes Preschool Storytime at Godeke Branch Library. (everythinglubbock.com) The city calendar describes that program as reading, songs, social play and activities designed to support early literacy, vocabulary and social-emotional development for children ages 2 to 5. Thursday afternoon, Dino Discussion with the MaTT is scheduled at Godeke Branch Library. (mylubbock.us) The City of Lubbock calendar says a paleontologist from the Museum at Texas Tech will bring fossils and talk about fieldwork, fossil discovery, paleontology in West Texas and what museums do with fossils after they are found. ### How were the PBS storytimes set up? Tuesday, July 7, brought a second PBS Kids Storytime, this time at Groves Branch Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (mylubbock.us) The city calendar said the event took place before regular library hours and included the same format as the Mahon event: a story, educational episode, meet-and-greet and activity. EverythingLubbock’s weekly listing said the library’s broader storytime schedule also included Preschool Storytime at Mahon on Tuesday, July 7, Groves on Wednesday, July 8, and Godeke on Thursday, July 9. (mylubbock.us) Those sessions were recommended for ages 2 to 5. ### Where can readers check what is next? Friday, July 10, the City of Lubbock calendar lists another Dino Discussion with the MaTT event. (mylubbock.us) Readers looking for updates can use the city’s library calendar and weekly local roundup postings, which include branch addresses, times, age guidance and contact numbers for each program. (mylubbock.us) (everythinglubbock.com)