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CONNECT
September–October 2022
at the County Library
Wilderness
Month
September 1–30
ToshoCON
September 9 & 10
Author
Craig
Johnson
September 22
Halloween
Movies
October
thecountylibrary.org
FFAMILY
Welcoming Week
Find more events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
Seventh Fleet: A Star Trek
FAMILYY
Día de Los Muertos
In partnership with Welcoming Salt Lake Fan Event
SEP Library’s Viridian
Event Center
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and learn
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Welcome and celebrate immigrants, Celebrate this pop culture phenomenon 56 about the traditions of the festive Latin
refugees, and native-born residents as years after its original debut on September American celebration honoring ancestors
we strive for safer, stronger, more vibrant 8, 1966. A four-hour convention-style and friends with ofrendas, food, live
communities for everyone in Salt Lake experience bringing the final frontier a little 2-6 pm performances, and more.
County and nationwide. This year’s theme bit closer to home. Great for Trekkies of all Comemoremos a familiares y amigos con
is “Where We Belong.” ages. No registration required. ofrendas, actividades y presentaciones
All County Library branches West Valley, Saturday, September 10, en vivo.
September 9–18 1–5 pm Kearns, Magna, and Tyler
More info is available at: Tuesday, November 1 and Wednesday,
slco.org/welcoming-salt-lake All Ability Discovery November 2, 5–8 pm
Discover nature, animals, science, crafts, Schedule and activities subject to change.
Wilderness Month and games, and play at an interactive event
For more information visit:
Celebrate the great outdoors all month for individuals with neuro and physical
thecountylibrary.org/DiaDeLosMuertos
long with wild presenters, take-and-make divergence—we’ll even have a quiet area.
crafts, and activities. From miniature Open to all ages and abilities. Vote for your favorite!
KIDSS
nature paintings to scavenger hunts and Library’s Viridian Event Center Free sidewalk art festival
storytimes, adventure awaits for all ages. Friday, September 30, 10 am–Noon Public welcome: 2–6 pm
Various County Library branches thecountylibrary.org/AllAbility Artist check in: 9–11 am
September 1–30
thecountylibrary.org/wilderness Costume Swap
Donate your old Halloween costume, then Library Card Signup Month
Facing Challenges: Lessons shop the swap, no charge, for a new one.
Learned Climbing Mt. Everest at Drop off costumes at any County Library Library cards offer children the opportunity
Age 61 branch in exchange for a Costume Swap to read, create, learn, play, and connect
thecountylibrary.org/ChalktheWalk
token or a one-time $5 fine waiver. Use while also developing good citizenship and
Despite a fear of heights, world record responsibility. Library cards are free for
holder Carol Masheter, PhD, is the oldest your token to find the perfect, new-to-you
costume. A costume must be donated to all ages.
woman in the world to summit the highest
peak on each continent. Hear about participate. All ages. All County Library branches
her journeys, challenges, and victories Costume collection Great Reads September 1–30
to inspire your next adventure. Part of All County Library branches Book club for kids and a caring adult. Lively To find a branch near you, visit
Wilderness Month. Monday, October 10–Wednesday, October 19 discussions, activities, friendship, and fun. thecountylibrary.org/locations
Granite, Thursday, September 15, 7–8 pm Costume Swap Great for 8–12 year olds. Great Reads titles
thecountylibrary.org/wilderness Kearns are available for checkout at any County Facts, Friends, and Fun
Saturday, October 22, 11 am–1 pm Library location and our online catalog.
Explore a variety of topics and have
Haunted House Contest thecountylibrary.org/CostumeSwap Various County Library branches some fun with activities and crafts at this
September–October nonfiction book club for elementary-age
Pick up a haunted house kit and make your students.
own spooktacular masterpiece for a chance Find Great Reads schedules and
to win prizes. participating branches at: South Jordan, Wednesdays, September 28
thecountylibrary.org/GreatReads and October 26, 4–5 pm
2 Granite, October 1–31 3K
KIDS Find more events:
thecountylibrary.org/events
TEENSS
Book Nook ACT® Prep Course ACT® Practice Test with
SATURDAY Library’s Viridian Revolution Prep
Find fun chapter books, chat with new
SEP Event Center Achieve the scores you need to attend the
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friends, and grab a treat and craft kit. college of your dreams! Volunteers from Take a free ACT® practice exam with
Ages 8-12. the University of Utah’s Bennion Center will Revolution Prep online or in person.
10 am–Noon lead a five-week ACT prep course to equip Registration required.
West Jordan, Mondays, September 19 and
students with the skills and test-taking Presented Virtually
October 17, 6:30–7:30 pm
strategies to improve their scores. Classes Saturday, September 10, 10 am–2 pm
The
meet weekly beginning in September.
BIG Play
Early Learning Programs Materials will be emailed 24 hours before
Daybreak and Holladay the exam.
Programs for little learners and their Tuesdays, September 20 and 27,
caregivers spark and satisfy curiosity, Taylorsville
October 4, 11, and 18, 4–6 pm Saturday, September 17, 10 am–2 pm
develop mental and motor skills, and teach at the County Library
about the exciting world around us. thecountylibrary.org/ACTPrep Bring your own pencils, water, and approved
calculator.
Presented Virtually and In-Person
September–October Storytime at Wheeler Farm Dungeons & Dragons® Liberterra thecountylibrary.org/ACTPrep
Immerse yourself in the world of Liberterra,
Find programs and schedules: In partnership with Wheeler Historic Farm
thecountylibrary.org/storytimes A monthly outdoor storytime adventure.
a mysterious demiplane where strange LEGOS® After Hours
happenings guided by a secretive An after-hours LEGO® building challenge for
Fun for children with a caring adult.
organization of unknown intent have tweens and teens. Registration and parent
Storytime: Yoga Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S 900 E become the norm.
Tuesdays, September 13 and October 11 permission slips required.
An early-learning, movement storytime D&D Liberterra offers opportunities for
with Miss Tami for littles and their caring 9:30–10 am and 10:30–11 am South Jordan, Thursday, October 6,
new Dungeon Masters to host community 6:30–8 pm
adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, games through a new County Library
writing, and play paired with yoga poses Spooky Singalong Discord server in this unpredictable world.
designed to get those wiggles out! Kids and their grownups are invited to sing Presented Virtually
ADULTSS
Library’s Viridian Event Center and dance along to spooky songs. Great
for toddlers and preschoolers. Halloween thecountylibrary.org/DnD
Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27 and
October 11, 18, 25, 1:30–2:15 pm costumes encouraged.
Library’s Viridian Event Center
TTEENS
Thursday, October 27, 10:15–10:45 am
Author Craig Johnson Let’s Be Neighbors
Presented by The King’s English Bookshop Local experts discuss topics of public
Meet New York Times bestselling author interest to better our community, as well as
ToshoCON Teen Health Series Craig Johnson, who will read a portion ideas for the future at this monthly virtual
of his Longmire mystery Hell and Back, panel series. Registration required.
Teens will experience all things anime with Learn about teen-focused health topics answer audience questions, and sign
cosplay, comic, and art contests; teen-led and enjoy free snacks and prizes at these Presented Virtually
books. Johnson is the author of the
panel discussions; and anime and manga monthly discussions in partnership with Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Adventures in Utah: Fun Ideas and Safe
products sold by teen vendors. Healthy West Valley and West Valley City. Netflix original series “Longmire.” Practices
Library’s Viridian Event Center Hunter Tuesday, September 13, 7 pm
Granite, Thursday, September 22, 6–8 pm
Friday, September 9, 4–9 pm and Saturday, Tuesday, September 13, 6–8 pm Art: A Uniting Spark
September 10, 3–9 pm Tuesday, October 11, 6–8 pm thecountylibrary.org/AuthorEvents Tuesday, October 11, 7 pm
4 thecountylibrary.org/ToshoCON thecountylibrary.org/LetsBeNeighbors 5ADULTS
A Find more events:
thecountylibrary.org/events ADULTSS
Adult Lecture Series Medicare Supplemental Insurance Beginning Yoga Zentangle®
Interesting, entertaining, and informative Seminars Breathe, stretch, and let your stress melt Find your inner artist with mindful drawing
lectures from experts on a wide range of Presented by Salt Lake County Aging and away at this free beginner yoga class for through the eight steps of Zentangle®.
topics. Registration required. Adult Services adults led by certified instructor Jenny Supplies provided.
Presented Virtually Learn how to compare coverage options Wigham. Please bring your own mat. Granite, Tuesday, October 18, 6:30–8:30 pm
using Medigap resources from the County Holladay, Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 am
VIRIDIAN
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Digital Folklore: Contemporary Legends Library. Build a customized report and
on the Internet make informed decisions with free benefits
Monday, September 12, 7 pm counseling provided by the Senior Health Storytelling Preview
Dungeons & Dragons: An Unlikely Pop Insurance Information Program (SHIP). Experience master storytellers Regi
Culture Phenomenon SHIP is a federally funded program and is not Carpenter and Donna Washington and the
Tuesday, September 27, 7 pm affiliated with the insurance industry. power of oral storytelling. One night only. Frightening Flicks
This program is made possible in part by a All ages.
Silk and Venom: The Biodiversity federal grant funded by the Library Services and Frighteningly good Stephen King films on
of Spiders Technology Act and is administered by the Utah Library’s Viridian Event Center our big screen. Perfect for fans of the gore
Monday, October 10, 7 pm State Library and the Institute of Library and Tuesday, September 6, 7 pm and scares of classic horror films. Bring
Museum Services and in partnership with Salt Lake your own dinner or snacks to enjoy in our
The King of Horror: Stephen King’s County Aging and Adult Services and the County thecountylibrary.com/storytelling
Novels, Adaptations, and Thematic Library.
dining-room style theater.
Concerns Freaky Family Films Library’s Viridian Event Center
Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm Sandy, Tuesday, September 6, 4–5:30 pm
Riverton, Wednesday, September 7, Thursdays, October, 7 pm
These family-friendly, big-screen Halloween
thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries 4–5:30 pm movies will take your Mondays from boring IT (R), October 6
Tyler, Tuesday, September 13, 5–6:30 pm to BOO-ring. Bring your own dinner or Carrie (R), October 13
Literary Fires Everywhere and Holladay, Wednesday, September 14, snacks to enjoy in our dining-room style Creepshow (R), October 20
Get Lit 4–5:30 pm theater. The Shining (R), October 27
文学之火处处燃 Bingham Creek, Tuesday, September 20, Library’s Viridian Event Center thecountylibrary.org/movies
A Bilingual Book Club in English 4–5:30 pm Mondays, October, 7 pm
and Chinese Kearns, Thursday, September 22, 6–7:30 pm
Ghostbusters (PG), October 3
ONLINEE
中英双语读书会 Magna, Tuesday, September 27, 4–5:30 pm
Hunter, Wednesday, September 28, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (G), October 10
Share your love of language, literature, 4–5:30 pm The Sixth Sense (PG-13), October 17
and culture at these monthly book club Hocus Pocus (PG), October 24
conversations on books in Chinese thecountylibrary.org/MedigapSeminars
thecountylibrary.org/movies
or English. Medigap
欢迎来到文学之火处处燃中英双语 Stepping On: Fall Prevention
Workshop Digital Library: Music, Movies, Supplement Medicare coverage by
读书会。每个月我们都会挑选一本 and TV
中文或英文的书来分享评论和讨 analyzing gaps and comparing plan options
A weekly fall prevention program for older
论！我们怀着对语言、文学和文化 Full movies, TV shows, and music are now offered by insurance companies in the
adults. Registration recommended.
available in the Digital Library with hoopla. state. Based on your age, medical needs,
分享的热爱而走到了一起 。 Hunter, Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, and Your County Library card gives you free and where you live, Medigap helps you
Sandy, Saturdays, 4–5:30 pm October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1–3 pm access to thousands of titles, including find options to cover some out-of-pocket
Join in person or on Zoom by searching the popular music, Art House and classic films, medical costs not covered by Medicare and
event calendar at: documentaries, and foreign television explains coverage levels while helping find
thecountylibrary.org/events programming. local providers.
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Hunter South Main Clinic
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4700 S 15
Taylorsville Holladay
5400 S Kearns
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7000 S Whitmore
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Library’s Viridian Event Center
Moun tain View Corrid
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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 Labor Day, Monday, September 5
Closed Sunday
Curbside Holds pickup appointments are available:
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801.943.4636
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