• 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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  • 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.

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EARLY LITERACY EVENTS
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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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Kids Events Happening Every Tuesday

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

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Kids Events Happening Every Wednesday

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

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Kids Events Happening Every Thursday

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

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Kids Events Happening Every Friday

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

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Cuéntame Cuentos

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

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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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Dog Day Afternoons

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

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Second Saturday Crafts

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Get crafty the second Saturday of every month. For kids and their families.

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Cozy Cat Afternoon

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

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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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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.