The Lubbock Public Library has several events coming up at the various branches across the city. All the events are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Lubbock Chess Club at Mahon Library
The Lubbock Chess Club will meet at the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, on Sunday, April 10 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 775-2835 for more information.
Softly, As I Leave You: A Discussion of Mental Illness, Suicide and Hope at Groves Branch Library
Dallas writer Jeanne S. Guerra and Lubbock resident Sharon Kohout will speak about Guerra’s book Softly, As I Leave You at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 11. The book is a novel about mental illness and hope, based on the journals of Sharon’s daughter Shayne, a victim of suicide. For more information, please call 767-3733.
“Genealogy with a Twist” at Patterson Branch Library
The Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, will present a genealogy program on Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m. This month, we will discuss information and records management to keep your family tree organized. Call 767-3300 for more information.
Kids’ Craft Fair at Groves Branch Library
Make crafts to take home at the Groves Branch Library’s spring craft fair, 5520 19th Street, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. For kids up to grade 5. For more information, please call 767-3733.
Knitting, Crochet & Spinning Yarn at Groves Branch Library
Learn to knit, crochet, and even spin your own yarn at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. For more information, please call 767-3733.
Coffee and Conversation at Patterson Branch Library
Meet and mingle with LISD trustee Mark Blankenship at the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Call 767-3300 for more information.
Book Discussion at Patterson Branch Library
The Left-to-Right book group will meet at the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 to discuss Best Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. Call 767-3300 for more information.
Lubbock Public Library Computer Classes
The Lubbock Public Library offers computer classes for adults every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, and every Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street. For more information, please call 767-3300 for Patterson or 767-3733 for Groves.
(Information provided by the Lubbock Public Library)