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.

Learn Origami at Godeke Branch Library
Learn the Japanese art of origami at the Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 16. For ages 7 and up. Adults are welcome! For more information, please call 775-3362.

Lubbock Chess Club at Mahon Library
The Lubbock Chess Club will meet at the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, on Sunday, January 17 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 775-2835 for more information.

Lubbock Public Libraries Closed January 18
All Lubbock Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Eric Carle Party at Patterson Branch Library
The Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, will hold a party to celebrate the children’s books of Eric Carle from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19. All kids 12 and under can participate in crafts and activities. For more information, please call 767-3300.

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, January 19. For more information, please call 767-3733.

Bluebonnet Book Club at Mahon Library
The Bluebonnet Book Club for grades 3 to 6 will meet at the Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. Call 775-2838 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, January 23 to discuss Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library. For more information, please call 767-3300.

(Information provided by the Lubbock Public Library)