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The City Library is a source of community pride throughout Salt Lake City, where over 86% of residents have Library cards. The downtown Main Library attracts visitors from around the world to admire its stunning architecture, and the Library proudly serves Salt Lake neighborhoods with seven branch locations. Each year, patrons borrow millions of physical and digital items from the collection, and enjoy thousands of programs, events, and workshops. Learn more at yourcitylibrary.org.

The City Library is hosting a Citywide Bookmark Design Competition for Banned Books Week! Now through Mon, Aug 31, all a...
08/11/2026

The City Library is hosting a Citywide Bookmark Design Competition for Banned Books Week! Now through Mon, Aug 31, all ages are invited to submit a 2" x 6" bookmark design by picking up an entry form at any City Library location. Finalists will be chosen by Library staff, with winners chosen by a public vote.

For rules and other important details,
https://services.slcpl.org/bookmarks

08/10/2026

End-of-Summer Storytime Celebrations! From August 10–21, special Storytimes will happen at every City Library as we celebrate literacy and friendship. Plus, children get a free book to keep!

Parents/guardians can help Grow a Reader all year long by bringing little ones to Book Baby or Storytime programs, held weekly at all City Libraries.

Find the whole Storytime Celebration schedule on our events calendar: https://events.slcpl.org/events?r=days&n=60&term=celebration

Is the book you want to read always checked out? You could strike gold at the Ballpark Library Lab! The books and movies...
08/06/2026

Is the book you want to read always checked out? You could strike gold at the Ballpark Library Lab! The books and movies in Ballpark's collection are not listed in our online catalog, which means they're available first-come, first-served. So even if, say, "Project Hail Mary" has 100+ holds, your prayers might be answered by finding it on the shelf!

Stop by the Ballpark Library Lab during regular open hours to see what's available and find your next read.

08/04/2026

Grab your art supplies, the Citywide Bookmark Design Contest is here!

One winner from EACH age group (pre-readers, kids, teens, and adults) will have their bookmark design distributed at our City Libraries for Banned Books Week.

Come to any branch to pick up an entry form and then drop off your design by August 31st. Entry details are on our website at slcpl.org/bookmarks

A new book club for adults! Make friends, have a snack, and read and discuss a new book each month. Click for the book s...
08/03/2026

A new book club for adults! Make friends, have a snack, and read and discuss a new book each month. Click for the book schedule! Copies of the next month’s book will be given out at each meeting. We meet every 4th Monday from 6–7pm in the Level 2 Conference Room.

Reading Schedule:
Monday, August 24, 6–7pm · Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, by Rachel Soloman
https://events.slcpl.org/event/15655416

The final chapter of Summer Reading is here! Aug. 1 is the last day to complete your Summer Reading Challenge. Stop by y...
07/31/2026

The final chapter of Summer Reading is here! Aug. 1 is the last day to complete your Summer Reading Challenge. Stop by your favorite City Library to pick up your completion prize and enter the grand prize drawing before the challenge wraps up.

Thanks for making this summer one full of stories, adventures, and reading fun!

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Join us for a free international film series in the Main Library auditorium. All movies will include English subtitles.T...
07/29/2026

Join us for a free international film series in the Main Library auditorium. All movies will include English subtitles.

These screenings are a chance to gather in community, experience stories from around the world, and explore different cultures through film. All movies will include English subtitles. Film titles will be announced soon—check back for updates.

https://events.slcpl.org/event/16758880

07/27/2026

It's almost time to close the books on this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Even if you haven't started yet, there's still time to sign up. Every time you read for 20 minutes, you're one step closer to finishing the Challenge!

Be sure to stop by your favorite City Library before Sat, Aug 1 to get your completion prize and a grand prize entry! Take a look at this year's grand prize options, including pre-readers gift baskets, themed gift bags for kids and teens, and Visa gift cards for adults.

AND if you missed one of our Dino Trading Card designs, all 8 will be available this week! 🦕🦖

07/27/2026

It’s almost time to close the books on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Even if you haven’t started yet, there’s still time to sign up. Every time you read for 20 minutes, you’re one step closer to finishing the Challenge!

Be sure to stop by your favorite City Library before Sat, Aug 1 to get your completion prize and a grand prize entry! Take a look at this year’s grand prize options, including pre-readers gift baskets, themed gift bags for kids and teens, and Visa gift cards for adults.

AND if you missed one of our Dino Trading Card designs, all 8 will be available this week! 🦕🦖

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210 E 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT
84111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(801)5248200

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