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

    Savvy 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.

  • Authors Live: Josh Hanagarne
    Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. John F. Kennedy

    Authors Live: Josh Hanagarne

    On Thursday, May 16, The City Library proudly welcomes our home-town librarian, Josh Hanagarne, to the Auditorium stage in celebration of the release of his debut memoir, "The World’s Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette’s, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family."

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Mind and Meditation Workshop

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Practice breathing and meditation techniques to live in the present moment, break through barriers, and realize your full potential.

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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!

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Kids Events Happening Every Monday

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Every week, all year, The City Library hosts events for kids and families, including Book Baby, Preschool Storytimes, Story Night, Cuentame Cuentos, Wednesday Crafts, and Friday Afternoon Movies. Click here for the full schedule.

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Elephant and Piggie Day

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Celebrate best friends Gerald and Piggie from Mo Willems' "Elephant and Piggie" books with a day full of drop-in activities and a drawing workshop at all City Library locations.

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Dog Day Afternoons

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

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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!

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Lunch Bunch

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Are you between the ages of 8 and 12? Be part of the Lunch Bunch! Bring your lunch, enjoy your favorite stories, whip up a cool craft, or hear some hilarious poetry.

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Phun with Physics

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A duo of geniuses from the University of Utah's Department of Physics and Astronomy makes physics more fun with hands-on demonstrations using everyday things.

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Rumi Poetry Club

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A celebration of spiritual poetry for our life and community.

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First Wednesdays

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Hear about the latest fiction and nonfiction books.

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Cowboy and Worm Storytime

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Wrangle a can of fun at these rough and squiggly storytimes! Come dressed up as a cowpoke or your favorite underground creature.

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Amigos y Libros

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¡Únase a un grupo de lectura en español! El grupo se reúne una vez al mes, brindando la oportunidad de entablar un diálogo con amigos sobre libros y autores en su propio idioma. Los libros seleccionados cubren diversos temas de acuerdo con los intereses del grupo. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo el segundo miércoles de cada mes de las 7 p.m. a las 8:30 p.m.

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Puppeteer Coralie Leue and her friend Marvin the Monster have presented professional shows with The Puppet Players in the Salt Lake area for over twenty years.

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Wasatch Beekeepers

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Learn about bees, honey making, and honey harvesting with experts from the Wasatch Beekeepers Association.

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Magician Cody Landstrom

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Cody will WOW you with hilarious magic, astonishing sleight of hand, and masterful juggling.

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation

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Reduce stress, increase wellness, and become more centered with the time-honored Sahaja meditation technique.

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Zoo Mania

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Encounter real, live animals at Zoo Mania's World of Animals presentation.

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Mad Science

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What’s happening underground? More than you might think! Learn about the earth’s layers, soil-dwelling critters, and natural underground phenomena with Mad Science.

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Whizgiggle Puppets

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The City Library’s own Whizgiggle Puppets will present fun puppet shows.

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LEGO® Engineering

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Explore physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations.

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Mind and Meditation Workshop

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Practice breathing and meditation techniques to live in the present moment, break through barriers, and realize your full potential.

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Rumi Poetry Club

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A celebration of spiritual poetry for our life and community.

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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 May 15 to May 31

"I Make a Difference" Teen Art and Media Contest Annual exhibit featuring art, photos, essays, and videos showcasing teens and young adults making poasitive differences every day in their communities. Main Library Canteena

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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.