• Education on our minds
    Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey

    Education on our minds

    Education in the United States has become a hot-button issue. From standardized testing to charter schools to the No Child Left Behind Act, there are numerous aspects of the discussion that deserve attention. Join The City Library for an evening dedicated to delving into this important topic.

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  • Savy Senior Movies
    Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. Betty Friedan

    Savy Senior Movies

    At 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, the Main Library hosts films about and starring seniors.

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  • The Doctor is In: Immunizations "An Ounce of Prevention"
    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin

    The Doctor is In: Immunizations "An Ounce of Prevention"

    Drs. Karen Gunning, John Weis, and Karly Pippitt will address the importance of vaccines, from the perspectives of pharmacology, immunology, and family medicine.

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  • Authors Live: Charles Mann
    Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. Christopher Columbus

    Authors Live: Charles Mann

    Charles C. Mann, award-winning author of 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, will speak at The City Library on May 31, 7pm, as part of the Authors Live series.

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  • Community Bike Ride with Mayor Becker and Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie
    Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. H. G. Wells

    Community Bike Ride with Mayor Becker and Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie

    Bicycle season is upon us! Join us for a community bike ride on Saturday, Jun 2, 10am beginning at Library square. The ride will be lead by Mayor Becker and bicycle advocate Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie.

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  • The New Retirement: A Unique Time for Professional Women
    The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. Abe Lemons

    The New Retirement: A Unique Time for Professional Women

    Helen Dennis, one of the authors of "Project Renewment: the First Retirement Model for Career Women," will share trends in new retirement, and discuss the circumstances that changed working and retirement for women.

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Intercambio de Idiomas

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Únase a nosotros para una hora amistosa de conversación y práctica de Inglés y Español.

Day-Riverside Branch
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Storytime en Español

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Stories and fun for the whole family, presented in Spanish. // Historias y diversión para toda la familia, presentado en español.

Chapman Branch
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Read With a Cat

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Kids can practice reading to a fuzzy friend in a non-threatening environment.

SLCC Community Writing Center, Library Square
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Comic Book Creation: Celebrate National Free Comic Book Day

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May 5th is National Free Comic Book Day! This interactive workshop will give you a behind-the-scenes look at comic book construction and allow you to make and take home a comic of your own.

Anderson-Foothill
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Chess Club

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Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with a chess expert!

Gallery at Library Square
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Not Home

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Art exhibit by David Baddley

Main Library Browsing Area
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Lake Bonneville Satellite Reef

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Brolly Arts, The Salt Lake Public Library and The Institute For Figuring present the Lake Bonneville Satellite Reef, a part of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles.

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A Bug's Life by Lauren Cockrell

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At 15 years of age, Lauren Cockrell has begun her adventurous career in photography at a young age, already acquiring 4 years’ experience in photography. Focusing her lens mainly on the natural world around her, Cockrell’s travels with family and school have given her a vast amount of opportunities to capture images. Cockrell is a freshman at Walden School for Liberal Arts in Provo, UT.

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Art EXHIBITS

The Salt Lake City Library hosts art exibits throughout the year. We also lists citywide exhibits here and in our events calendar. If you are a local artist, click on "Call for Entries" to get involved.

From Apr 16 to Jun 01

First Nations: Totemic Art First Nations: Totemic Art by Tooele High School & Excelsior Academy Jr. High Children's Library

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From May 05 to Jun 15

Not Home Art exhibit by David Baddley Gallery at Library Square

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From May 01 to May 31

Lake Bonneville Satellite Reef Brolly Arts, The Salt Lake Public Library and The Institute For Figuring present the Lake Bonneville Satellite Reef, a part of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles. Main Library Browsing Area

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CALL FOR ENTRIES

Exhibits are chosen by a staff committee according to the needs and interests of the community, the variety of shows, the artistic quality of the works, and the suitability of format for each library's physical space.