# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: A free event to celebrate reading, brought to you by United Way, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, and the Hobbs Schools.About this EventUnited Way of Lea County, the Hobbs Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, and Hobbs Municipal Schools have partnered to bring you a fun family night to celebrate reading! There will be free food, books, reading stations and other fun activities for the kids to enjoy.This year's event will feature Mychal Threets, Resident Librarian for PBS and PBS Kids and host of the revival of the beloved children’s program Reading Rainbow.Threets, a nationally recognized librarian, literacy advocate, and children’s book author, has become a joyful voice for libraries and reading across the country. Known for his uplifting message and enthusiasm for helping people discover the power of books, Threets encourages readers of all ages to experience the magic of libraries and the joy that reading can bring.Reading Under the Lights is a free community celebration designed to encourage families to make reading a daily habit. The event will bring together local organizations, volunteers, and families for an evening focused on helping children discover the joy of reading.Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMFREE food and vendorsInfo: Enjoy FREE food sponsored by Devon and Prime Well Solutions, exciting activities, interactive booths and connect with community organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Hobbs, MECA Therapies, Guidance Center of Lea County, Your Safe Space, Future Innovators Academy, Permian Basin, Counseling and Guidance Center, WHI Hobbs, Rojas Tutoring. Hobbs Public Library, and the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin.?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMReading Stations Info: Move through interactive reading stations, where local firefighters, police officers, athletes, and community leaders bring reading to life!?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMSpeaking program featuring Mychal ThreetsInfo: Stay for an inspirational talk featuring librarian and literacy advocate, Mychal Threets. Today, Threets is recognized across the country for his positive and uplifting message about the power of libraries and the importance of welcoming spaces for readers of all ages. He is open about his mental health journey and shares his experiences to help others feel supported and seen. One message he repeats often is simple but powerful: he’s genuinely happy people are here. ?: 07:45 PM - 08:30 PMMychal Threets Book Signing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobbs/reading-under-the-lights-featuring-mychal-threets/100001985097697651 - **Event Categories**: kids, health-wellness, art, literary-art, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hobbs - **state**: NM - **country**: United States - **location**: Stadium Drive - **lat**: 32.7112667 - **long**: -103.1169185 - **full address**: Stadium Drive, Stadium Drive, Hobbs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a9ded6fcb52d3294b67bb833225ce9a340d1fb5fb7b9ea8f78f7856d79a318d4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774361965 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets being held? - **A:** Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stadium Drive, Stadium Drive, Hobbs, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets? - **A:** Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets is organized by J F Maddox Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reading Under the Lights Featuring Mychal Threets is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobbs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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