Salt Lake City Public Library Events 6/17-6/22
By Saige Miller on June 17, 2019
Salt Lake City Main Public Library. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Now that summer is in session, finding things to keep yourself and/or the kids occupied can be a grueling task. However, the Salt Lake City Library has your back! Every week the public library hosts activities at various branches for community members of all ages. Just another reason why libraries are the coolest!
This is not a comprehensive list, click here to look at all activities offered. If you don’t live in Salt Lake County, check out your local library and see what entertainment they offer!
Here’s a peek into what you could be doing at the library this week!
Monday, June 17th
- 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop
Age: Adults
Location: Main Library
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn how to make your grant proposal stand out! This course is for beginners and will cover the basics of grant applications, working in partnerships, and other skills. - Stained Glass Crafts
Age: Kids
Location: Main Library
Time: 1:30 PM -2:30 PM
Join Preservation Utah to make stained glass crafts and learn the history behind stained glass in Utah! - Preschool Dance Party
Age: Preschoolers
Location: Sweet Branch
Time: 2:00 PM-2:30 PM
We understand how hard it can be to put down your preschooler for a nap. The library wants to make your life a little easier. Let your kiddo shake it out right before nap time! - Create Better Health
Age: Teens, adults, & seniors
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
It’s hard to maintain a healthy diet on a low budget. Take a cooking class with the Utah State University Extension Food $ense program! They want to tell you all their tips and tricks.
Tuesday, June 18th
- Minecraft Club
Age: Kids
Location: Main Library
Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Let the little ones run wild with their imagination and new friends! - Preschool Building Zone
Age: Preschoolers
Location: Sweet Branch
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Get creative with your preschooler! Sit down, play with blocks, and learn the positive benefits of your child engaging in building activities. - Teen Movie
Age: Tweens & Teens
Location: Marmalade Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Get your teen out of the house to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at the local library! This is a great chance to treat yourself with three hours of free time! - Family Craft Hour
Age: All ages & families
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Spend quality time with your family making quality crafts. Bring your own crafts or take advantage of the supplies available!
Wednesday, June 19th
- Book Baby
Age: Babies & toddlers
Location: Sweet Branch
Time: 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Spend time with your small kiddos in an interactive and educational environment! - Cosmic Pillows
Age: Tweens & teens
Location: Glendale Branch
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Learn the basics of sewing while creating a galaxy themed pillow! Your dreams will be out of this world! - Zumba Kids
Age: Kids
Location: Chapman Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Let your kids get spunky with kid-friendly dance routines! - Portal 2 Playthrough
Age: Tweens & teens
Location: Sweet Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
A place where teens have to work together to progress onto the next level!
Thursday, June 20th
- Chocolate and More!
Age: Tweens & teens
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Moka SLC will be at the library to teach the teens about local treats! They will get to have their chocolate and eat it too considering there will be samples! - Capoeira Class
Age: All ages
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Learn some new moves with the whole family! Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art. Not only will you keep your body moving, but you’ll also learn a whole other cultural art form! - Healthy Relationships
Age: Adults
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
This class is designed to help adults in committed relationships communicate their thoughts and feelings proactively. - Adult Autism Book Group
Age: Teens & adults
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
A group and space designed for those on the autism spectrum to gather and geek out over their favorite books!
Friday, June 21st
- Musical Playtime
Age: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers & family
Location: Marmalade Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
It’s practice before the kids take over the garage with their band. Starting them off young! - Playtime
Age: Babies, toddlers & preschoolers
Location: Main Library
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Pop in and out as you please while you stroll around the library picking out books! Come to playtime to meet new friends and relax as your kids have a blast! - Kids Video Gaming
Age: Kids
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
No better way to spend a Friday than relaxing and enjoy the company of gamer friends! - Teen Craft
Age: Tweens & teens
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Let your teen brighten their day by making their own light-up glass bottle!
Saturday, June 22nd
- Puppet Players Presents: The Treasure Chest
Age: Kids & preschoolers
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Kids can watch and interact with a puppet show! After the show, make sure to walk around the library and pick out a book! - SLC Bicycle Collective Maintenance Clinic
Age: Teens, seniors & adults
Location: Day-Riverside Branch
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Learn how to fix up the bikes in your house! Experts will teach you what to look out for in the future as well. - League of Extraordinary Teens
Age: 11-18
Location: Anderson-Foothill Branch
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
The library is looking for teens who would love to work with librarians to help improve the ways the library serves teen members. - SLC Ballet Performance and Dance Workshop
Age: Kids
Location: Chapman Branch
Time: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Be a ballerina for a day! Watch professional and student dancers put on a show while also teaching you a move or two.
