Parenting Cottage

05/30/2026

We are excited to announce the return of the Read, Lunch, & Learn program at Patterson Branch Library! Help keep those reading skills active this summer with storytimes and focused reading sessions. Plus, enjoy a free lunch to keep your body and mind fueled!

Happening every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday this summer from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (except June 16, 17, 18)

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

☀️🍎 FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS! 🍎☀️

Lubbock ISD is helping keep our kiddos fed all summer long with FREE breakfast and lunch for all children 18 & under! 💛

Meals will be available at multiple school locations across Lubbock from May 26th–July 30th (Monday–Thursday). Families can either dine in at participating cafeterias or visit select Grab & Go locations sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank!

Please help us spread the word so families in our community can take advantage of this amazing resource!

05/28/2026

We will be at the Summer Kick-Off Party in Wolfforth. Come by and see us!

🚨 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🚨☀️🎉

We’re so excited to kick off summer with all of you tomorrow, May 29th, at Patterson Park starting at 6:00pm! 🫧🎨📚

Get ready for:
👣 Bigfoot Foam
🍔 Food trucks
🎨 Fun art stations
📚 Summer Reading Challenge sign-ups
✨ And tons of summer fun!

📢 Please note: the Library will be CLOSED tomorrow so staff can prepare and set up for the event.

🌦️ On the off chance we get rain, we’ll keep everyone updated right here on our social media pages with any changes or announcements.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night! 🎉

05/28/2026

Good Luck to TTU Women's Softball Team today!

05/28/2026

Wear your favorite dinosaur costume/attire and stomp around Higinbotham Park on Monday, June 1 at 9:00 AM! Don't have dino attire? That's ok- join us anyway!

We'll have color wars and games on site for lots of family fun!

05/28/2026

This sounds like lots of fun!

Feeling a little artsy? 🎨✨

Join us at the Library for a fun evening creating textured art on mini canvases! 🖌️🖼️
We’ll provide everything you need so just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two!) 😊

📅 Tuesday, June 16th
⏰ 6:00pm

05/27/2026

It's time for Bookworm Buddies - YEAH!!!!! /This month we are reading "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star-the Dinos Wonder Where You Are?"by Joe Fitzpatrick. The Dinos are out on a camping trip with their sleeping bags so they can sleep under the stars. Watch what happens with the stars - it's amazing.