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CONNECT
January–February 2023
at the County Library
All-Star
Winter
Reading
January 3–February 18
Teen
Winter Ball
January 20
Adult Night Out
Valentine’s
Dance
February 11
thecountylibrary.org
FFAMILY
All-Star Winter Reading
Find more events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
Bird Feeding with Audubon
JAN All County Library Branches and Online
THROUGH
FEB
Don’t lay up this winter. Elevate to all-star Presented by Great Salt Lake Audubon
status as you read, create, learn, play, and Learn how to make your yard bird friendly
connect your way to prizes like Utah Jazz with the best bird feeders and food for your
tickets and books. There are unlimited ways feathered friends. Identify ten common
to participate in All-Star Winter Reading. backyard birds and create simple bird
All County Library branches and online feeder crafts.
Tuesday, January 3–Saturday, February 18 Hunter, Saturday, January 14,
thecountylibrary.org/WinterReading 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Open Origami Hour Journey to Ancient China
Learn and practice the art of Japanese Explore the amazing culture and advances
paper folding with expert guidance from of ancient China, including pig toilets, long
master origami artist S. Matthew Jones. walls, and papermaking.
Granite, Saturdays, January–February, South Jordan, Thursday, January 19, 7–8 pm
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11 am–Noon
KIDS
Early Learning Programs Great Reads
Programs for little learners and their Book club for kids and a caring adult. Lively
caregivers spark and satisfy curiosity, discussions, activities, friendship, and fun. Don’t lay up this winter. Elevate to all-star status as you read, create,
develop mental and motor skills, and teach Great for ages 8–12. Great Reads titles are learn, play, and connect your way to prizes like Utah Jazz tickets and
about the exciting world around us. available for checkout at any County Library books. There are unlimited ways to participate in All-Star Winter Reading.
Presented virtually and in-person location and our online catalog.
January–February Various County Library branches
Find programs and schedules at January–February
No se quede dormido este invierno. Elévese al estado de All-Star
thecountylibrary.org/storytimes Find Great Reads schedules and
participating branches at:
mientras lee, crea, aprende, juega y se conecta para ganar premios
Beginning Ballet thecountylibrary.org/GreatReads como libros y boletos de Utah Jazz. Hay formas ilimitadas de
Little ones will improve their coordination
participar en la Lectura de invierno All-Star.
and balance as they learn ballet basics Beginning Taekwondo
with instruction from a real ballerina. Great Children will learn martial arts basics while
for ages 3–6. All dancers are welcome. improving their focus, discipline, and
Herriman, Fridays, January 13 and self-esteem.
thecountylibrary.org/WinterReading
February 3, 11:30 am–Noon Herriman, Mondays, January 23 and
Daybreak, Fridays, January 20 and February 13
February 17, 11:30 am–Noon Best for ages 3–6, 10:30–11 am
Best for ages 7–12, 3:30–4 pm
2TTEENS Find more events:
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TEENSS
Teen Winter Ball Teen Formal Wear Swap Collection Donate
All County Library branches
Slay the dance floor or chill with your Donate gently used, pre-laundered formal
February 1–28
besties at this winter ball exclusively for wear items at any County Library branch to
high school-aged teens. Show up chic for a receive a one-time fee waiver up to $5 and Selection Day
party that so won’t be mid. a VIP voucher for early entry on selection Taylorsville, Saturday, March 11
day. Then, choose from hundreds of free, VIP early access, 10–11 am
Formal attire is encouraged, but not
new-to-you ensembles to stun the crowd at (voucher required)
required. You do you.
this year’s formal events. Public access, 11 am–1 pm
Library’s Viridian Event Center
Menswear items are greatly needed. thecountylibrary.org/FormalWearSwap
Friday, January 20, 7–10 pm
thecountylibrary.org/WinterBall
ACT Prep Course
Achieve the scores you need to attend the
college of your dreams. Volunteers from
the University of Utah’s Bennion Center will
ADULTSS
lead a five-week ACT prep course to equip Author Samantha Hastings Digital Gems
students with the skills and test-taking
strategies needed to improve their scores. Presented in partnership with Seagull Book Going digital isn’t always easy, but librarians
Meet local author Samantha Hastings, who are here to help! Discover digital resources
Daybreak and Holladay will read a portion of her new regency that will make a positive difference in
Tuesdays, January 31, February 7, 21, 28, and romance fiction novel Secret of Sonnets, your everyday life. From eMagazines with
March 14, 4–6 pm answer audience questions, and sign books. adjustable font sizes to online classes
Register at thecountylibrary.org/ACTPrep Hastings, a former librarian at the County available 24/7, this six-week course will
Library, is the author of several fiction novels teach you how to access all things digital
at the County Library.
International Film Club including The Invention of Sophie Carter and
The Last Word. Presented virtually
Travel the globe through the magic of
Daybreak, Tuesday, January 10, 7 pm Mondays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27,
cinema. Enjoy films from all over the world
and March 6, 10:15-11:15 am
every fourth Saturday of the month. thecountylibrary.org/AuthorEvents
Register at
West Valley, Saturdays, January 28 and
thecountylibrary.org/DigitalGems
February 25, 4–5:30 pm Rainbow Alliance Speed Dating: Library Style
A safe and all-inclusive space for young Bring your favorite book, CD, or DVD to this Books-to-Movies
LAN Party adult LGBTQ2IA+ community members fun event and make new friends! Individuals
Plug in to our local area network (LAN) and their allies to forge friendships, build will meet for five minutes at a time to discuss A screening and brief discussion of the 1993
and get ready for an epic multiplayer community, and discuss and organize their literary or musical treasures before Oscar-nominated film, The Remains of the
experience. Test out free online games, around important issues. All tweens and switching partners to discuss further. Prizes Day, directed by James Ivory. Copies of the
compete without lag time, and make new teens are welcome. awarded to the “most likely to be friends Booker Prize Award-winning novel by Kazuo
friends with fellow gamers. in the future.” Best for adults 21 and up. Ishiguro will be available for patron checkout
Kearns, Wednesdays, January–February, ahead of the screening.
3:30–4:30 pm Registration required.
West Valley, Saturday, February 11,
Noon–4 pm Granite, Thursday, February 9, Hunter, Monday, February 13, 6–8 pm
6:30–8:30 pm
4 5ADULTS
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Adult Lecture Series Beginning Yoga Adult Night Out: Valentine’s Dance
Interesting, entertaining, and informative Breathe, stretch, and let your stress melt Get whisked away with your special
lectures from experts on a wide range of away at this free beginner yoga class for someone, a group of friends, or fly solo and
topics. Registration required. adults led by certified instructor Jenny let Cupid’s arrow do the matchmaking at
Presented virtually Wigham. this easy-going Valentine’s-themed night to
Holladay, Saturdays, January–February, remember.
The Human Body: An Owner’s Manual For
Occupants 10:15–11:15 am Dress to impress for live swing music, a
Monday, January 9, 7 pm dance instruction hour, photos, and more at
Growing Microgreens at Home this free party for adults. Tickets required.
A Glimpse of India Through the Art of
Durga Ekambaram Microgreens are 10 to 40 times more Library’s Viridian Event Center
Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm nutritious than their grown parent plants. Saturday, February 11, 7:30–10:00 pm
Learn how to grow these tasty gems in as Dance instruction, 7:30–8:30 pm
American Sirens: The Black Men Who little as six days and bring some green into
Became America’s First Paramedics thecountylibrary.org/AdultNightOut
your kitchen during the winter months.
Monday, February 6, 7 pm
Holladay, Saturday, January 21,
The First Look with JWST: A New Window 11:30 am–12:30 pm
into the Cosmos
Tuesday, February 28, 7 pm
Knitting for the Novice
thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries
Knit a pair of fingerless gloves with
experienced instructor Rachael Lauritzen
International Film Club at this three-night series for beginners.
Travel the globe through the magic of Registration required.
cinema. Enjoy films from all over the world Granite, Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30,
every fourth Saturday of the month. 7–8:30 pm
West Valley, Saturdays, January 28 and To register, search “knitting” at
February 25, 4–5:30 pm
ONLINEE
thecountylibrary.org/events
Make and Mend
Assemble your own mending kit while
Digital
learning basic mending and embroidery
techniques.
West Jordan, Saturday, January 14, 2–5 pm Creativebug Language Tools
Zumba with Maria
Dance your way through a fun calorie-
Library Experience the joy of making with
thousands of video workshops for makers
of all levels. Create and share beautiful
jewelry, quilts, clothes, and more.
Open doors by learning a new language.
Mango Languages and Rosetta Stone
provide easy-to-follow language lessons
to increase your social and cultural
burning exercise class filled with Latin-
inspired rhythms. Creativebug’s online classes are FREE with understanding, further your career, and
a County Library card and allow you to challenge your mind.
Tyler, Tuesdays, January 10–February 28, work at your own pace anytime, anywhere.
7–8 pm thecountylibrary.org/languages
No pressure, just possibilities!
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Magna
3300 S
3500 S
West Valley Granite Millcreek
Hunter South Main Clinic
5400 W
215 4500 S
4700 S 15
Taylorsville Holladay
5400 S Kearns
215
Ba n g ert er Hw y.
7000 S Whitmore
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7200 S
Library’s Viridian Event Center
Moun tain View Corrid
4800 W
West Jordan
Hig h la n d D r.
Tyler
1300 E
Bingham Creek 9000 S
Red w o o d Rd .
Alta
10400 S
Sandy
111 South Jordan
Daybreak
12300 S
12600 S Draper
Herriman Riverton 15
Bingham Creek, 4834 W 9000 S Millcreek, 2266 E Evergreen Ave (3435 S)
Daybreak, 11358 S Grandville Ave Riverton, 12877 S 1830 W
Draper, 1136 E Pioneer Rd (12400 S) Sandy, 10100 S Petunia Way (1405 E)
Granite, 3331 S 500 E South Jordan, 10673 S Redwood Rd
Herriman, 5380 W Herriman Main St Taylorsville, 4870 S 2700 W
Holladay, 2150 E Murray Holladay Rd Tyler, 8041 S Wood St (55 W)
Hunter, 4740 W 4100 S West Jordan, 8030 S 1825 W
Kearns, 4275 W 5345 S West Valley, 2880 W 3650 S
Magna, 2675 S 8950 W Whitmore, 2197 E Fort Union Blvd
Library’s Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W
Alta Reading Room, Alta Community Center South Main Clinic, 3690 S Main St
Branch Hours Holiday Closures
M–Th, 10 am–9 pm, F–S, 10 am–6 pm New Year’s Day, Monday, January 2
Closed Sunday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16
Curbside Holds pickup Presidents Day, Monday, February 20
appointments are available:
thecountylibrary.org/curbside
801.943.4636
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