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Jan 6

Salt Lake City Public Library Patrons’ Favorite Reads of 2022

The new year is now underway! 2023 is sure to bring new reading adventures, but first, let’s take one more look back at 2022. The City Library asked our patrons to share their favorite books that they read last year (regardless of release date), and over 100 of you responded…

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Salt Lake City Public Library Patrons’ Favorite Reads of 2022
Salt Lake City Public Library Patrons’ Favorite Reads of 2022
Books

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Dec 1, 2022

The City Library Giving Tree Program

Help stock food pantries at Salt Lake high schools. This winter, you can support local students with the Giving Tree program. You’ll find Giving Trees at most City Library locations. Take a tag with a list of needed items, then drop off your donations at the Library. Giving Trees will be at the Main Library and the Anderson-Foothill, Chapman, Day-Riverside, Marmalade, and Sprague branches from December 1, 2022–January 31, 2023.

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The City Library Giving Tree Program
The City Library Giving Tree Program
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Aug 19, 2022

From the Special Collections: John James Audubon’s Birds of America

On Level 4 of the Main Library, a bibliographical and ornithological treasure rests inside a hundred-pound case: the “Bien Edition” of John James Audubon’s Birds of America. Published in 1858, nine years after Audubon’s death, this edition recreates 150 of Audubon’s life-sized paintings of (spoiler alert) birds of America. Fewer…

Salt Lake City

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From the Special Collections: John James Audubon’s Birds of America
From the Special Collections: John James Audubon’s Birds of America
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Jul 29, 2022

Five Years Later: No Late Fees for City Library Patrons

Five years ago the Salt Lake City Public Library (The City Library) announced that it was doing away with late fees for overdue items. No more scrounging for loose change to pay for a book returned a day late; no more scrambling to find the picture books your child has…

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Five Years Later: No Late Fees for City Library Patrons
Five Years Later: No Late Fees for City Library Patrons
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Dec 17, 2021

Wrapped: The City Library’s Top Checkouts of 2021

New books, old favorites, and future classics: here’s what Salt Lake City was reading in 2021. — These are the books Salt Lake City Public Library patrons checked out the most in 2021. To place a hold on any of these titles, visit our website at slcpl.org. …

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Wrapped: The City Library’s Top Checkouts of 2021
Wrapped: The City Library’s Top Checkouts of 2021
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May 5, 2021

The Sprague Branch is Back

On the morning of Monday, May 3, visitors walked through an archway of balloons and into the The City Library’s Sprague Branch. For the first time in a little over two years, this historic library was open to the public—refreshed, remodeled, and stocked with brand-new books! Since opening in 1928…

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The Sprague Branch is Back
The Sprague Branch is Back
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Mar 10, 2021

Salt Lake City Public Library Executive Director Peter Bromberg Resigns

Salt Lake City Public Library Executive Director, Peter Bromberg, has resigned, effective May 2. Bromberg’s announcement comes days after The City Library made public its plans to reopen for Express Services on Monday, March 15. Bromberg says, “For me, opening for Express Services, the significant lowering of COVID transmission, and…

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Dec 31, 2020

Looking Back: 2020 in Pictures

What a year! Looking back on 2020, The City Library would like to share our immense gratitude for our thoughtful, dedicated, and resilient staff. They continue to work so hard to meet our communities’ needs during these challenging times. Learn more about your City Library’s resources and services at slcpl.org/hereforyou.

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Looking Back: 2020 in Pictures
Looking Back: 2020 in Pictures
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Nov 25, 2020

Indigenous Children’s Booklist

The story of America is incomplete without Indigenous voices. Nancy, one of our Children’s Librarians, has compiled this list of picture books with stories by Indigenous authors and illustrators. These books can be found in The City Library’s catalog: https://catalog.slcpl.org/default.aspx #ownvoices Younger Readers: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga · Written by Traci Sorrell…

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Indigenous Children’s Booklist
Indigenous Children’s Booklist

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Oct 30, 2020

From the Archives: Halloween at The City Library

From the archives: photos of City Library staff in costumes throughout the years! How many of you recognize the old Main Library building? Many of the building’s features have been preserved by its new resident, The Leonardo Museum.

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From the Archives: Halloween at The City Library
From the Archives: Halloween at The City Library

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