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CINCO DE MAYO PARADE Join Los Hermanos Familia, the South Plains Chapter of the Purple Hearts and a number of community organizations for the 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 10 a.m., down historic Broadway. Find more details at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/cinco-demayo-parade

GLIMPSES OF LUBBOCK HISTORY: MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS AT THE CITY OF LUBBOCK CEMETERY Only 3,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the award was created in 1861. In recognition of Memorial Day in May, Sally Still Abbe will talk about the three recipients buried or memorialized at the City of Lubbock cemetery and their heroic actions. On 5/09/2023, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St.

WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY May

9th His grass roots work registering and mobilizing Latino voters, starting in his home state of Texas, parlayed the frustrations, hopes and pride of a diverse, fast-growing segment of the U.S. population into a powerful force at the ballot box. He became especially known for his rallying cry, “Su voto es su voz” (“Your vote is your voice”).

TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB Want to explore the world of crime, murder, and betrayal? Join us for our True Crime Book Club, where we play amateur detectives on some of the most infamous cases in history! This month we will be discussing "The Red Widow: The Scandal that Shook Paris and the Woman Behind It All" by Sarah Horowitz. Call 806775-2835 to reserve a copy of the book! Ages 18+. On 05/16/2023, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

Friends Of The Library Book

SALE Mark your calendars for the May Last Friday Book Sale, where you can buy gently used books for as little 25 cents!

On 5/19/2023 and 5/20/23. Friday shopping open to members only from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday shopping is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted. To become a member of the Friends of the Library, please visit www. lubbockfol.org Shop at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs. gov.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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