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Fall 2016
THE FINISH LINE:
2016 Summer Reading Challenge
Sports were definitely the theme of Summer 2016 –– from the Olympic Games in Brazil to “On Your
Mark, Get Set…Read,” the Summer Reading Challenge at the County Library.
The Challenge kicked off on Saturday, June 4 at the Library’s Viridian Event Center and Veterans
Memorial Park with a flag ceremony by the West Jordan Exchange Club in cooperation with the West
Jordan Fire Department. The flag ceremony also included a moment of silence in memory of Utah
children who died as a result of abuse. Following this tribute, was the National Anthem, sung by one of
our fabulously talented teen services librarians, Heidi Tice. Both presentations were incredibly humbling
and a great reminder of the importance of safe places, such as the County Library.
The Kick Off party went from 10 am–2 pm and there were tons of activities, crafts and performances
for kids, teens, adults and families to enjoy. Most importantly, thousands of library users had the
opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and to count their participation at the Kick
Off as their first reading record activity.
Sign-ups continued throughout the summer with the majority of our branches surpassing last year’s
sign-up numbers. Overall, approximately 60,000 people signed up for the Challenge.
Library users of all ages expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for our new and improved reading records,
the multiple activity options, amazing prize selection and the prerogative to increase their chances of
winning by completing marathon reading records.
Another great component to this year’s Challenge was Read it Forward –– an opportunity for every
reader to go the extra yard by helping other library users pay down their fines. The process was simple:
stop by the library, let a library team member know you’d like to “Read it Forward,” earn $1 in fine
waivers (maximum of $5 per card) for every 30 minutes of reading, let a library team member know
when you’re done reading and place a voucher in the “Read it Forward” jar. Waivers could be applied to
the account of the patron who was reading or to another library user’s account, as long as the patron was
present. This program is proof that reading pays!
Anyone who participated in the Summer Reading Challenge also received the benefit of $2 off
admission at the Natural History Museum of Utah. This amazing County Library perk is available
through September 30, 2016.
The Natural History Museum of Utah is also where finishers of the Summer Reading Challenge can
celebrate their success. Free admission tickets were awarded to anyone who finished. This year, for the
first time, we are hosting an ‘adult only’ Library Night at the Museum on Wednesday, September 7.
We are also hosting our standard Library Days on Saturday, September 10 and Wednesday,
September 14.
Early literacy and lifelong learning is a priority for us and our Summer Reading Challenge continues
to be an effective and engaging program for library users of all ages and abilities. If you weren’t able to
participate this year, don’t fret. The Challenge will be back again in 2017 with a new and exciting theme
that we know you’ll love!
Keeping After School Cool
at the County Library
Now Presenting: An Opportunity for
New Library Presenters
Chess Club. Anime Club. Science Club. Pokémon Club.
Lego Club. Gamers’ Club. These are just a few of the after
school programs available to teens at the County Library.
Each day after school, beginning at approximately 3 pm,
our branches begin a variety of programs designed to
bring teens together in a fun and innovative learning
environment.
Whether your teen is into books, science, fandom,
technology, art, exercise, games or movies, our programs
are sure to spark their interest while feeding their minds
and their bellies – yes, their bellies.
Every day after school, between approximately 3:30-4:30,
several of our branches participate in Kids’ Café – a free
afternoon snack and activity for kids 0-18 years old.
The County Library also offers opportunities for teens,
ages 12-17, to participate in Teen Advisory Boards. Teens
on these Boards help guide programs at their community
library and often have significant leadership roles in
system-wide teen programs and events.
Teens interested in developing presentation, project
management and leadership skills are encouraged to
participate in our Teens Teach program. This new program
– piloted by Youth Services Librarian Spring Lavellee at
our Magna Library – provides teens the opportunity to be
paid for developing and presenting a program to their peers
and other teens. Due to the program’s success at Magna
Library, Teens Teach is now being offered at several other
branches across the Salt Lake Valley.
To learn more about teen programs, Kids’ Café, Teen
Advisory Board and Teens Teach, stop by one of our
libraries, visit slcolibrary.org or give Customer Service a
call: 801.943.4636
Do you have a program you’ve always thought would be
the perfect fit for Library users? If so, you’re in luck!
Beginning in October 2016, applications may be
submitted for 2017 programs. To learn more and to
apply: slcolibrary.org/presenter.
Game On!
WHAT: International Games Day
WHERE: Library’s Viridian Event Center
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 10 am-10 pm
We’ll be playing the classics as well as some of the latest fun
and innovative games. A huge board game library with the
right game for your taste and gaming level will be available
for your use. Come alone, bring a gaming friend or bring
the whole family. Presented in partnership with Fongo
Bongo Games and SaltCon.
Library Exhibits
Exhibits may be seen during regular business hours
Millcreek Library
Mark Marzolf, photography, September 1–30
West Jordan Library
Utah Calligraphic Artists, September 1–October 31
Columbus Library
Jamie Cowen, Photography of Saudi Arabia, September 1–October 31
Library’s Viridian Event Center
Wei (Windy) Zhao, photography and stories
Chinese Vernacular Tradition
September 19– October 31
Whitmore Library
Cottonwood Heights Community Art Exhibit, September 1–30
Phillip Leatherman, oil landscape painting, October 1–31
Darrel Smith, watercolors, November 1–30
Back to School = Back to Storytime
Salt Lake County
Library Services Directory
Storytime is one of the County Library’s most popular
programs. At the beginning of each traditional school
year, typically in September, we ramp up our storytime
programming to ensure our youngest Library users and
their caregivers have a variety of daytime early learning
opportunities.
The role of storytime is to inspire
lifelong reading habits, encourage
a love of children’s literature,
decrease the word gap, increase
play and to promote bonding
between children and their
caregivers.
Five easy steps
to make a reader
every day.
• Talk
• Sing
• Read
• Write and
• Play
The County Library provides
a wide array of storytime
experiences – in English and in
Spanish – for babies and children.
These programs include stories,
finger plays, action rhymes, music, movement activities, art
activities, puppets and creative dramatics.
To find a storytime near you, check our online calendar,
calendar.slcolibrary.org, stop by your neighborhood library
or give Customer Service a call: 801.943.4636
To enjoy an interactive online storytime featuring some of
our incredibly talented librarians, go to:
slcolibrary.org/storyspace.
Seeking Board Members
at the County Library
We are recruiting new members for our
nine-member policy making Board.
For information and to apply:
slcolibrary.org/gl
Alta Reading Room
Alta Community Center, Alta
Bingham Creek
4834 W 9000 S, West Jordan
Byington Reading Room (located at the South Main Clinic)
3690 South Main Street, South Salt Lake
Columbus
2530 S 500 E, South Salt Lake
Draper
1136 East Pioneer Road (12400 S), Draper
Herriman
5380 West Herriman Main Street, Herriman
Holladay
2150 East Murray Holladay Road (4730 S), Holladay
Hunter
4740 W 4100 S, West Valley City
Kearns
5350 S 4220 W, Kearns
Magna
2675 S 8950 W, Magna
Millcreek
2266 Evergreen Avenue (3435 S), Salt Lake City
Riverton
12877 S 1830 W, Riverton
Sandy
10100 South Petunia Way (1405 E), Sandy
C.S. Smith
810 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City
South Jordan
10673 South Redwood Road, South Jordan
Taylorsville
4870 S 2700 W, Taylorsville
R.V. Tyler
8041 South Wood Street (55W), Midvale
Library’s Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan
West Jordan
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan
West Valley
2880 W 3650 S, West Valley City
Whitmore
2197 Fort Union Boulevard, Salt Lake City
Call 801.943.4636 for all Salt Lake County Libraries or
visit us online at slcolibrary.org.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fun and engaging for the little ones.
September
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Octo
Treasure Chest
Our boy hero thinks he is simply going fishing for
the day. Instead, he encounters a pirate, a sea serpent
and a mysterious sea chest with very peculiar noises
coming from within. Just what is going on here?
Young pirates will love this adventure.
Tyler, Wednesday, September 7, 10:30 am
Sandy, Thursday, September 8, 10:30 and 11:30 am
Bingham Creek, Monday, September 12, 7 pm
Magna, Wednesday, September 14, 11 am
Holladay, Thursday, September 22, 4 pm
Draper, Friday, September 23, 11 am & 1:15 pm
Haunted Forest
When Harold’s mom sends him into the forest to
pick gooseberries for a pie he has a few concerns: Isn’t
the forest haunted? Doesn’t it have giant snakes, furry
spiders, and ferocious alligators? Harold faces all of
his fears so he can have his pie – he may even invite a
few of the creatures home to share it. Haunting good
time for little creatures.
Bingham Creek, Monday, October 10, 7 pm
Magna, Wednesday, October 12, 11 am
Draper, Thursday, October 13, 11:15 am & 1:15 pm
Kearns, Monday, October 17, 11 am
West Valley, Monday, October 17, 7 pm
Whitmore, Wednesday, October 19, 10:30 am
Holladay, Wednesday, October 19, 4:30 pm
Taylorsville, Thursday, October 20, 10:30 am
West Jordan, Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm
Sandy, Monday, October 31, 10:30 & 11:30 am
Turkey has a Terrible Temper
Tess Turkey has a problem with her temper. Every
time she gets mad, her friends place a bright feather
in her tail to remind her to be nice. They’re only
trying to help, but her tail keeps getting heavier and
heavier. Will Tess ever learn to keep her temper? Kids
will gobble this up!
West Jordan, Saturday, November 12, 11 am
Columbus, Monday, November 14, 7 pm
Magna, Wednesday, November 16, 11 am
Sandy, Tuesday, November 22, 10:30 & 11:30 am
Holladay, Tuesday, November 22, 4:30 pm
Whitmore, Wednesday, November 23, 10:30 am
Draper, Tuesday, November 29, 11:15 am & 1:15 pm
Wicked Witch of Foam
Laugh maniacally as the Mad Scientist joins forces with
Count Eggbert and Countess Eggberta to defeat the
Wicked Witch of Foam. Flying eyeballs, a broomstick ride
and a creepy cemetery effect will set the mood for a spooktacular Halloween! Wicked fun for young scientists!
Bingham Creek, Monday, October 3, 7 pm
Herriman, Saturday, October 8, 10:30 am
West Valley, Monday, October 10, 7 pm
Millcreek, Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 pm
West Jordan, Saturday, October 15, 2 pm
Columbus, Monday, October 17, 7 pm
Draper, Friday, October 21, 4 pm
South Jordan, Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm
Sandy, Tuesday, October 25, 4 pm
Holladay, Thursday, October 27, 6 pm
Magna, Monday, November 7, 7 pm
ober
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November
What’s in the Haunted Old House
Sing-a-long with Kevin Hurst and his spooky ensemble as
they take you on a musical tour. Hear about the hungry
ghost, the quest for the perfect pumpkin, being hopelessly
lost in a corn maze, a boy who’s not afraid of anything and
building your own monster. Not too scary for little ghouls
and they’ll love the fun take-home surprise.
Hunter, Thursday, October 13, 7 pm
Magna, Monday, October 24, 7 pm
Whitmore, Saturday, October 29, 2:30 pm
Wild Wonders
See and learn about a variety of wild and exotic animals
who have been rescued and are now ambassadors for the
wonderful world of the animal kingdom. Learn about
animal habitats, what they eat, how they live and what you
can do to help them thrive. Guests are able to touch and
interact with all the animals. Wonderfully wild time for all.
Herriman, Saturday, September 10, 10:30 am
Sandy, Monday, September 12, 7 pm
Holladay, Wednesday, September 14, 4 pm
Whitmore, Wednesday, September 14, 6 pm
Kearns, Saturday, September 17, 11 am
West Valley, Monday, September 19, 7 pm
Millcreek, Friday, September 23, 4 pm
Bingham Creek, Monday, September 26, 7 pm
Tyler, Wednesday, September 28, 7 pm
West Jordan, Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm
Smith, Saturday, October 1, 3 pm & November 5, 3:pm
Millcreek, Monday, November 7, 6:30 pm
Magna, Monday, November 14, 7 pm
Have a Magic Thanksgiving
This special Mont “Magic” Dutson’s presentation involves
the magic of the events and celebration of Thanksgiving.
Can you find the turkey? Here’s a hint: It’s not the
magician! Children and families will be thankful they
attended.
Herriman, Saturday, November 12, 10:30 am
Bingham Creek, Monday, November 14, 7 pm
Whitmore, Saturday, November 19, 2:30 pm
September
•
Octo
Bolly X Dance Fitness Class
A fitness class based on the music and dance of the
Bollywood Film Industry. A great “fit” for those 16
and older.
Columbus, Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30 pm
South Jordan, Tuesday, October 4, 7 pm
Draper, Saturday, October 8, 11 am
Viridian, Tuesdays, October 11, & November 8, 7:30 pm
Divination 101
Holiday Brunch Ideas
Simple, rich and delicate recipes sure to whet the appetite
of your holiday brunch guests. Sharon Liapis will share tips
and recipes to ease your morning meal preparation. For the
grab-and-go types, an Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
and a sweet Breakfast Quinoa served over Greek Yogurt. To
please the heartier types, a fabulous Gentlemen’s Casserole
served in a Puff Pastry Shell stuffed with eggs & ham and
smothered with a Cheese Sauce! Everyone loves pancakes,
and Sharon’s Ricotta Cheese Pancake with Orange Butter
Sauce will not disappoint. Hungry humans will love this!
Bingham Creek, Saturday, October 15, 11 am
South Jordan, Tuesday, November 1, 7 pm
Sandy, Thursday, November 10, 7 pm
Holladay, Tuesday, November 15, 6 pm
Viridian, Tuesday, November 29, 7 pm
What better way to get in the Halloween mood than by
enrolling in a class at Hogwarts, taught by the legendary
Gilderoy Lockhart. Come dressed as your favorite witch or
wizard and learn the ancient arts of divination and fortune
telling. We definitely see this in many teens’ futures!
Draper, Friday, October 7, 6:30 pm
Columbus, Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm
Bingham Creek, Friday, October 28, 6:30 pm
Things that go Magic in the Night
A fun, not-so-scary, Halloween magic show. Mont “Magic”
Dutson will talk about his favorite monsters, share clues
to help you pass the “ghost” riddle, light up your Jack
o’Lantern knowledge and may even “trick or treat” money
from your ears! Spooky fun for everyone.
Sandy, Monday, October 10, 7 pm
Tyler, Monday, October 24, 7 pm
Upcoming Programs at the
ober
•
November
September - November 2016
Autumn Storytime with Ducks
It is a little known fact that ducks love library storytimes
just as much as children do. Join our feathered friends for a
duck themed storytime and learn about all the fascinating
facts ducks have to offer. Get an up close look at several
different breeds, pet them and help feed them too!
Magna, Tuesday, September 20, 10:30 am
West Valley, Monday, November 14, 7 pm
Halloween Tricks for Treats
Vincent the Vampire and Puff, his magic rabbit, are full of
spooky surprises with this hauntingly fun Halloween magic
show. Kids and families will have a chance to participate in
the magic show and are invited to wear costumes.
Riverton, Monday, October 17, 7 pm
Bingham Creek, Monday, October 24, 7 pm
Couple LINKS
Tuesdays at 6 pm, September 6, 13 and 20
Rock and Mineral Workshop
First Tuesday of each month, 7 pm, September 6, October 4 and November 1
Vintage Dance Class
First Tuesday of each month, 8 pm, September 6, October 4 and November 1
Utah Film Circuit Movie Screening
Second Thursday of each month, 7 pm
September 8: Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank
October 13: Best of Enemies
November 10: Life Animated
Excellence Concert Series: Fly Me to the Moon
Saturday, September 10, 7 pm
Tumbleweeds: Film Screening, Films TBA
Saturday, September 17, 11 am
Beginning in October, first Monday of each month, 4 pm
October 3 and November 7
Home Buying Seminar
Tuesday September 20, 6 pm
A Medieval Night at the Viridian
Tuesdays at 6 pm, September 20 and 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25,
November 8, 11, 18 and 25
Spinning and Weaving with Wasatch Wool Pack
Tuesday September 20, 6:30 pm
Halloween Movie Series
Mondays in October, 7 pm
October 3: Ghostbusters
October 10: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
October 17: Young Frankenstein
October 24: Hocus Pocus
How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm, October 4, 11, 18 and 25
Roald Dahl Day
Friday, October 7, 4 pm
Excellence Concert Series: Joshy Soul & the Cool
Saturday, October 8, 7 pm
Pumpkins & Witches: Free Halloween Crafts
Tuesday, October 11, 7 pm
Costume Swap
Saturday, October 15, 10 am
Rock and Mineral Show
Friday through Sunday, October 21 – 23, 10 am – 7 pm
Ghost Hunting 101
Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm
West Jordan Symphony Fall Concert
Thursday, October 27, 7 pm
Pumpkinpalooza Pumpkin Carving Awards
Friday, October 28, 7:30 pm
Pumpkinpalooza!
Saturday, October 29, 11 am
Local Authors and You
Saturday, November 5, 5 pm
Excellence Concert Series: A Night on Broadway
Saturday, November 12, 7 pm
International Games Day
Saturday, November 19, 10 am
Christmas Classics Movie Series: Elf
Monday, November 28, 7 pm
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Monday Matinees
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Family friendly films provided by Utah Film Center
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September - November 2016
Holiday Closures
Monday, September 5, Labor Day
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25, Day After Thanksgiving
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