Just a reminder that your local library is awesome! Here are the upcoming events happening at the Salt Lake City Library branches for people of all ages:
Monday, June 3rd :
- Book Baby
Age: Babies and toddlers
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Enjoy telling your little one a story in an interactive environment! - New Readers Book Group
Age: English speaking adults
Location: Main Library
Time: 2:00 PM every first and third Monday
This group is made for English speakers new to reading. The group is a safe space to gain better reading skills! - Code Club
Age: 8-18
Location: Marmalade Branch
Time: 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Learn how to code at your own speed! Salt Lake City Libary employees are there to help you because they’re AMAZING. - Microsoft Word I: Basic Skills and Formatting
Age: Teens, adults, and seniors
Location: Main Library
Time: 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
An introduction to Microsoft 2013! In this technologically advanced world, understanding of Microsoft Word is a must. Learn some free tips and tricks!
Tuesday, June 4th:
- Crafty Kid Tuesday
Age: Kids and Tweens
Location: Main Library
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Craft time every Tuesday! All craft supplies will be provided. - Story Time in the Park
Age: Kids, toddlers/babies, and families
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Feel the sun in your face and the grass on your skin as you listen to a story in the park. Great activity for families and for kids to get all their wiggles out! - Bilingual Story Time
Age: Kids, toddlers/babies, and families
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 6:30-7:00 PM
Enjoy learning song and stories in both Spanish and English! A perfect place to practice your Spanish or feel right at home, and learn about different cultures! - Rumi Poetry Club
Age: Adults
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 7:30 PM-8:00 PM
Join other spiritual poetry fans monthly to read your favorites and discover new favorites!
Wednesday, June 5th
- First Wednesday Book Discussion
Age: Adults and seniors
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This group meets once a month to discuss the latest fiction and nonfiction books. You’ll discover new things to read and probably make a new friend or two. Maybe you’ll even start that book club you’ve always thought about. - Craft and Brown Bag Lunch
Age: Kids of all ages, families of all sizes
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Make crafts, enjoy lunch, and the sunshine! Bring your own lunch and the library will provide all the supplies. - End of School Party
Age: K-12
Location: Glendale Branch
Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
School is officially out! Celebrate with outdoor festivities and tasty snacks! - JudgeMent Call–Robot Edition
Age: 11-18
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
The JudgeMent Call Robotics Team is showing off their cool new robot and explaining what it takes to create one!
Thursday, June 6th
- Zumba Kids
Age: 5 and above
Location: Main Library
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Come jiggy iggy iggy over to the library! The work out is enough to warrant a flightless nap time! - Teen DYI
Age: 10-17
Location: Glendale Branch
Time: 2:30 PM-5:00 PM
The first step to being independent is learning how to do things on your own. The Public Library is a perfect space to learn some new skills! - Tweens vs. Teens Video Gaming Tournament
Age: 8-18
Location: Main Library
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Friendly competition never hurt anyone, right? There will be prizes for winners and snacks for everyone who attends! - Garden Yoga
Age: 12 and up
Location: Main Library
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Stretch out the days stress at your local library! FREE yoga class for members of the community. It’s okay to start your New Years Resolution in May!
Friday, June 7th:
- Preschool Dance Party
Age: 3-7
Location: Marmalade Branch
Time: 11:00-12:00 PM
It’s always a good time to dance it out! - Teen Night
Age: Teens
Location: Main Library
Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Every week is a different activity designated toward teens interests. They get the space to mingle and learn something new! - Family Story Time
Age: Preschoolers and family
Location: 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
Time: Chapman Branch
Spend some time interacting with your little one in an educational environment!
Saturday, June 8th:
- Teen Zine Team
Age: 12-18
Location: Main Library
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Teens need a place to be teens! The library has a perfect place for them to express themselves creatively through zines! - Summer Writing Workshops
Age: Adults
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Any kind of writing is welcome at this workshop! Need someone to look over your poetry to give you the validation you need? Or maybe someone critiques your resume? This branch has got you covered! - Simple Steps for Starting your Business
Age: Adults
Location: Main Library
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Members of the group will meet with mentors to help kick start your small business! - Comic Workshop
Age: Teens and adults
Location: Chapman Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Meet up with other comic artists, gain inspiration, and create! Collaboration is key. The workshop is for all experience levels.
There are so many more events posted on the Salt Lake City Public Library website!
If you live in a different county, take this as a reminder to look at your local library events! Libraries are a great educational space that is intended for community use.