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CONNECT
Spring 2021
at the County Library
Summer
Reading
Begins June 1
Digital
Library
eBooks, eMagazines
and Videos
Virtual
Adult Lecture
Series
thecountylibrary.org
FFAMILY
Pop Culture Trivia
Find other programs and events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
Science Virtual
Presented by Clark Planetarium
If you know who “says so” on TikTok, who
Free, science-based take and make kits
the half-blood prince is, and what show you
teach curious kids about the world around
can find The Upside Down in, then get your
them. Learn the science behind everything
team ready for Pop Culture Trivia.
from the stars in the sky to the DNA in our
Presented Virtually bodies.
Thursday, April 15, 6–7 pm
Atmosphere Adventures
Thursday, May 20, 6–7 pm
Monday, April 5–Friday, April 9
Thursday, June 17, 6–7 pm
Extremophile DNA
Register and find out more info at: Monday, May 10–Friday, May 14
thecountylibrary.org/events
Discover activities and register at:
thecountylibrary.org/takeandmake
Mental Health Month
Mental health is as important as physical
health. Care for yourself and others’ mental
health with resources and virtual programs
hosted by the County Library.
Various County Library branches
May 1‒31
Discover programs through our calendar:
thecountylibrary.org/events
Juneteenth
Join Americans across the country for
this holiday recognizing the end of
slavery. Celebrate the history, culture, and
accomplishments of Black Americans
Wireless
through food, music, crafts, and lecture.
All County Library branches
Saturday, June 19
Discover programs through our calendar:
thecountylibrary.org/events Hotspots at the County Library
Take & Make
Free activity kits to take and make at home.
Kits for all ages. Registration is required for
some kits. While supplies last.
Discovery Time
Fun, take-home enrichment activities for
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elementary-age kids. Choose the location
2 nearest you for monthly rotating themes.
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KIDS Find other programs and events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
TEENSS
Early Learning Programs City Nature Challenge Formal Wear Swap Teen Lounge
In partnership with the Natural History
We bring the library to you with live, online Choose from hundreds of free, new-to-you Hang out and geek out on the County
Museum of Utah
programming. Registration required. outfits, then express your personal style Library’s Discord server. Talk to your friends
Connect globally and explore nature on the
Mondays at this year’s formal events. Appointments and make new ones.
trails, in the mountains, or in your backyard
Baby Zoom with Miss Virginia, 9 am limited to 15 minutes. Tuesdays and Thursday each week
as you discover that nature is all around you
Zoom Into Storytime with Miss Betsy, with City Nature Challenge: The Wasatch. Kearns, Saturday, April 10, 11 am–4:30 pm Registration with an email address is
10 am Registration required: required to be invited to the server:
Various County Library branches
Tuesdays Monday, April 26–Friday, April 30 thecountylibrary.org/events thecountylibrary.org/events
Zoom Into Storytime with Miss Mallory,
10 am Citizen Science Kit How to Play Dungeons & Dragons
Ready, Set, Zoom with Miss Laura, 11 am In partnership with the Natural History This four-part series is designed to help
Zoom Into Bedtime Stories with Museum of Utah beginners get started and learn how to
Miss Tami, 7 pm Develop a keen eye for observation and play the world’s greatest role-playing
passion for nature as you become a Citizen game. We’ll go over everything you need
Wednesdays
Science. (and don’t need) to play, including how to
Zoom Into Storytime with Miss Tami,
9:30 am Various County Library branches create a character, read a character sheet,
Ready 4 Kindergarten with Miss Tami, Monday, April 26–Friday, April 30 be Dungeon Master, and what tools are
1:30 pm available to help you play online.
Thursdays Great Reads Book Club For Beginners
Zoom Into Storytime with Miss Tami, The monthly virtual Great Reads book club Wednesday, April 7, 6–8 pm
10 and 11 am is a fun opportunity for older kids and Character Creation
Fridays adults to participate in lively discussions Wednesday, April 14, 7–8 pm
Facebook Yoga Storytime with Miss and activities, and to connect with others.
How to DM
Tami, 10:30 am (No registration required) Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM Wednesday, April 21, 7–8 pm at the County Library
View the schedule and register: Tuesday, April 20, 7–8 pm
Playing D&D Online
thecountylibrary.org/events Charlotte’s War Wednesday, April 28, 7–8 pm
Wednesday, May 19, 7–8 pm A truly magical,
Registration required. Search “Dungeons
Earth Fest Registration required: and Dragons” in our online calendar virtual, STEAM-based
Celebrate our awesome planet with fun thecountylibrary.org/greatreads thecountylibrary.org/events wizarding camp
take and make crafts, citizen science,
nature exploration, and recycling activities Kids Café Virtual Teen Book Club
that raise awareness and support our Dolores Umbridge
Utah Food Bank nutrition program where Discuss young adult fiction and nonfiction
environment and community. Presented virtually
youth may receive a meal each afternoon, in a fun, online book club just for teens.
Earth Day Take & Make Monday through Friday. Meals are available Hosted by the County Library on Webex. June 22–July 31
Fun, educational take-home kits teach on Saturdays at some locations. thecountylibrary.org/wizarding
earth, biological, and environmental science Monday, April 26, 5:30–6:30 pm
Tyler, Monday–Friday, 3:30–4:30 pm Monday, May 24, 5:30–6:30 pm
and let kids express themselves. Kits vary
Hunter, Monday–Friday, 3:30–4:30 pm Monday, June 28, 5:30–6:30 pm
by branch.
Kearns, Monday–Friday, 2:45–4 pm
All County Library branches Registration required:
Magna, Monday–Friday, 3:30–4:30 pm
Monday, April 19–Monday, April 26 thecountylibrary.org/events
Magna, Saturday, 1–2 pm
Smith, Monday–Saturday, 4–5 pm
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ADULTS
AHow to Play Dungeons & Dragons
Find other programs and events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
Adult Lecture Series Creativebug
ONLINEE
Wireless Hotspots
This four-part series is designed to help Interesting, entertaining, and informative Show the world your creative side as you The County Library’s wireless hotspots
beginners get started and learn how to lectures from experts on a wide range of craft for yourself and others. Create and share allow you to easily link your laptop or
play the world’s greatest role-playing topics. beautiful jewelry, quilts, clothes, and more. mobile device to the web for fast and FREE
game. We’ll go over everything you need Presented Virtually Creativebug’s online sewing, crocheting, browsing so you can work, watch, play, and
(and don’t need) to play, including how to knitting, art, design, baking, cake decorating, learn from anywhere. Checkout time is 45
create a character, read a character sheet, The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker refinishing, and upholstery classes are FREE days. Available at all branches.
be Dungeon Master, and what tools are Lecturer: A’Lelia Bundles, author with your County Library card.
Monday, April 12, 7 pm thecountylibrary.org/libraryofthings
available to help you play online. thecountylibrary.org/creativebug
For Beginners The Mythology of the Superhero
Wednesday, April 7, 6–8 pm Lecturer: Andrew Bahlmann, associate
professor of English, Snow College
Character Creation Tuesday, April 27, 7 pm
Wednesday, April 14, 7–8 pm
The 1,001 Arabian Nights: Talking Fish,
How to DM Drug-filled Polo Sticks, and Serious
Wednesday, April 21, 7–8 pm Matters
Playing D&D Online Lecturer: Dr. Kevin Blankenship, assistant
Wednesday, April 28, 7–8 pm professor of Arabic, B.Y.U.
Registration required. Search “Dungeons Tuesday, May 4, 7 pm
and Dragons” in our online calendar The Dinosaurs of Utah
thecountylibrary.org/events Lecturer: James Kirkland, State
Paleontologist of Utah
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ONLINE
Tuesday, June 15, 7 pm
Registration required:
thecountylibrary.org/lectureseries
Miss Humblebee’s Academy LinkedIn Learning
A free, award-winning, online curriculum to
prepare children ages three through six for
Change your career path, start a side
job, or become a more savvy hobbyist.
Find digital content favorites
kindergarten proficiency. Interactive lessons
include math, science, social studies,
LinkedIn Learning helps you achieve
your professional and personal goals,
in our
Digital Library
language and literacy, art, and music. and is FREE with your County Library
thecountylibrary.org/learn card. Learning paths include small
business, photography, videography, web
development, and more.
Prep for College Tests
thecountylibrary.org/LinkedInLearning
The County Library’s Learning Express formerly Downloadables
Library offers free preparation guides and
practice tests for AP exams, ACT, SAT, and
PSAT, plus guides for writing admission thecountylibrary.org/DigitalLibrary
essays.
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Sandy
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Alta
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Branches are open, no appointment needed
Masks and physical distancing required
Alta Reading Room, Alta Ski Resort Sandy, 10100 S Petunia Way (1405 E)
Bingham Creek, 4834 W 9000 S Smith, 810 E 3300 S
Draper, 1136 E Pioneer Rd (12400 S) South Jordan, 10673 S Redwood Rd
Herriman, 5380 W Herriman Main St South Main Clinic, 3690 S Main St
Holladay, 2150 E Murray Holladay Rd Taylorsville, 4870 S 2700 W
Hunter, 4740 W 4100 S Tyler, 8041 S Wood St (55 W)
Kearns, 4275 W 5345 S West Jordan, 8030 S 1825 W
Magna, 2675 S 8950 W West Valley, 2880 W 3650 S
Millcreek, 2266 E Evergreen Ave (3435 S) Whitmore, 2197 E Fort Union Blvd
Riverton, 12877 S 1830 W
Library’s Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W
Holiday Closures Updated Branch Hours Begin April 12
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 M–Th, 10 am–9 pm, F–S, 10 am–6 pm
Closed Sunday
Curbside Holds pickup appointments are available:
thecountylibrary.org/curbside
801.943.4636
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