• 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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BOOKS & AUTHORS EVENTS
Main Library Story Room
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Weekend Wiggletime

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Weekends are for wiggling, so drop into the Main Library on Sunday afternoons at 3pm for action-packed, movement-oriented stories.

Main Library, Children's Library
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Dog Day Afternoons

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

Anderson-Foothill
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Dog Day Afternoons

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

Anderson-Foothill
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First Wednesdays

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Hear about the latest fiction and nonfiction books.

Main Library, Conference Room E
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Books to Die For

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Book discussion group for crime fiction fanatics.

Day-Riverside Branch
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Mondays are Murder

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Learn about new crime fiction titles and authors.

Chapman Branch
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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.