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Afterschool Adventures

Toothpick Towers
2024-11-13 16:30:00 2024-11-13 17:30:00 America/Denver Afterschool Adventures Who can make the tallest tower? Granite - Granite Storytime Room

Wednesday, November 13
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-13 16:30:00 2024-11-13 17:30:00 America/Denver Afterschool Adventures Who can make the tallest tower? Granite - Granite Storytime Room

Granite

Granite Storytime Room

Who can make the tallest tower?

Strengthen your engineering skills and have fun building unique towers with toothpicks and candy.  All ages are welcome (under 8 with an adult).

toothpick tower

AGE GROUP: | School Age (ages 6 to 9 yrs) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Drop-In Activity |

TAGS: | |

Granite
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Kim Bryant Welch
Hours
Mon, Nov 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed
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Upcoming events

Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Nov 08, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
International Games Day
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Celebrate International Games Week with a special all-day game day at Granite Library. Dozens of games will be available or bring your own. Games available for all ages and abilities. Snacks provided.
Open Origami
Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Holiday Closure
Mon, Nov 11, All day
Closed for Holiday
Bilingual Fiesta Storytime (English and Spanish)
Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Granite Storytime Room
Bilingual storytime for littles and their caring adult with Miss Terresa. Includes reading, singing, dancing, and play. // Hora de cuentos bilingüe para niñosIncluye lectura, canto, baile y juego.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Nov 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Crafting with Kara - Bird Feeder Mugs
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Kitchen
A great way to reuse chipped mugs, feel free to bring your own beloved mug, or use a provided one.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Nov 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Afterschool Adventures - Toothpick Towers
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Granite Storytime Room
Who can make the tallest tower?
Granite Game Night
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
All ages are welcome to drop in and play. Dozens of games for a wide-variety of ages are available.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Nov 14, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Science Across Borders - Presented by Utah Global Diplomacy
Thu, Nov 14, 5:45pm - 9:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Delve into pressing world affairs unraveling complex issues and making them relatable on a local level. Ignite thought-provoking discussions and see the interconnectedness of our world. Food provided.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Nov 15, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Read to a Dog
Sat, Nov 16, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Practice reading with Lili, a trained therapy dog. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up!
Writing and Publishing for Teens
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
Interested in writing or already love to write? Join Utah author Steve Capone, Jr., in a once-per-month writing workshop for teens.
Feminist Book Club
Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
A casual, mixed-gender, intergenerational, and LGBTQ+ friendly book group. We will be discussing Aubrey Gordon's book "What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat" at our November meeting.
Sing and Rhyme Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 10:35am - 11:00am
Granite Storytime Room
Come listen, rhyme, and sing along in this short storytime with Miss Kim, perfect for babies and toddlers.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Nov 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Mentes Activas (Active Minds)
Mon, Nov 18, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Bilingual Fiesta Storytime Special: Kindness Counts!
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Granite Storytime Room
Join us for a Kindness themed storytime, featuring reading, singing, dancing, and play. Plus a special craft! For littles and their caring adult with Miss Terresa.
Latino Behavioral Health Services (LBHS): Information Table
Tue, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the LBHS table to learn more about this local nonprofit and the services they provide, including therapy, mental health support, and more.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Nov 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Teen Time - Bind a Gratitude Journal
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Make your own tiny blank book!
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Nov 21, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Granite Photo Club
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Film shooter? Film curious? Our presenter is Jonathan Canlas, the owner and founder of theFINDlab in Orem.
Create It! - (Formerly Bring Your Own Craft)
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Space Room
Adults. We will create something fun in the Create Space. You are also welcome to bring a craft from home that you've been meaning to work on.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Nov 22, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Sensory Gym: Dinovember Dinosaurs!
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Join us for Dino-Mite hands on activities, perfect for littles 2-6 years old.
Sing and Rhyme Storytime
Mon, Nov 25, 10:35am - 11:00am
Granite Storytime Room
Come listen, rhyme, and sing along in this short storytime with Miss Kim, perfect for babies and toddlers.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Nov 25, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Kids Maker Monday: Cool Painting!
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Create Space Room,Granite Study Room A (Capacity 4)
Drop in our Create Space for painting fun! Take your cool creation home. Activities and materials provided. Geared for kids 6-12. (Kids ages 8 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.)
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure.
Mentes Activas
Mon, Nov 25, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Bilingual Fiesta Storytime (English and Spanish)
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Granite Storytime Room
Bilingual storytime for littles and their caring adult with Miss Terresa. Includes reading, singing, dancing, and play. // Hora de cuentos bilingüe para niñosIncluye lectura, canto, baile y juego.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Nov 26, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Nov 27, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Cancelled
Granite Game Night
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
All ages are welcome to drop in and play. Dozens of games for a wide-variety of ages are available.
Holiday Closure
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Closed for Holiday
Cancelled
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Holiday Closure
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Closed for Holiday
Open Origami
Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Scavenger Hunt: Dogs in Sweaters (12/2 to 12/9)
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Bow wow! Find four hidden pictures of dogs in holiday sweaters in the children's area. Earn a prize! One prize per child per day. Runs 12/2 to 12/9.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
Sing and Rhyme Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 10:35am - 11:00am
Granite Storytime Room
Come listen, rhyme, and sing along in this short storytime with Miss Kim, perfect for babies and toddlers.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Mentes Activas (Active Minds)
Mon, Dec 02, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Cook the Book - Holiday Cookie Swap! And soup dinner!
Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a traditional holiday cookie exchange and soup dinner.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
Bilingual Fiesta Storytime (English and Spanish)
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Granite Storytime Room
Bilingual storytime for littles and their caring adult with Miss Terresa. Includes reading, singing, dancing, and play. // Hora de cuentos bilingüe para niñosIncluye lectura, canto, baile y juego.
Latino Behavioral Health Services (LBHS): Information Table
Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the LBHS table to learn more about this local nonprofit and the services they provide, including therapy, mental health support, and more.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Dec 03, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Dec 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Thu, Dec 05, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
All-Ability Hour--Winter Party!
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Join us for an hour and a half of crafts, activities, and games. This program is designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities. Groups are welcome!
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Dec 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Cancelled
Salt Lake Needlepoint Guild - Drop in needle crafting group
Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
All needlework is welcome: embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc.
STEAM Club - Meet in the Create Space
Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Space Room
Elementary-age kids. Drop into the Create Space to create, learn, and play!
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Dec 06, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest!
Sat, Dec 07, All day
Drop off your gingerbread house between the dates of Monday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 7th. No rules... just have fun!
Open Origami
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Sing and Rhyme Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 10:35am - 11:00am
Granite Storytime Room
Come listen, rhyme, and sing along in this short storytime with Miss Kim, perfect for babies and toddlers.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Create Space Room
Embark on a great role-playing adventure.
Mentes Activas
Mon, Dec 09, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Raptor Meet & Greet! - In Partnership with Hawkwatch International
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Educators are stationed in booths with 1 to 2 raptors along with biofacts - natural objects such as feathers and skull replicas.
Bilingual Fiesta Storytime (English and Spanish)
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Granite Storytime Room
Bilingual storytime for littles and their caring adult with Miss Terresa. Includes reading, singing, dancing, and play. // Hora de cuentos bilingüe para niñosIncluye lectura, canto, baile y juego.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Dec 10, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Dec 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Afterschool Adventures - Ribbon Candy Ornaments
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Granite Storytime Room
Treats for your tree!
Granite Game Night
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
All ages are welcome to drop in and play. Dozens of games for a wide-variety of ages are available.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Dec 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Dec 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Hygge Party
Sat, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Please join us for a Scandinavia-inspired celebration of winter coziness featuring warm drinks, sweet snacks, a virtual fire, and an earth-friendly craft.
Feminist Book CLub
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
A casual, mixed-gender, intergenerational, and LGBTQ+ friendly book group. For December we are doing a white elephant book exchange tea party. Come with a book to share.
Sing and Rhyme Storytime
Mon, Dec 16, 10:35am - 11:00am
Granite Storytime Room
Come listen, rhyme, and sing along in this short storytime with Miss Kim, perfect for babies and toddlers.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 16, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Mentes Activas (Active Minds)
Mon, Dec 16, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Latino Behavioral Health Services (LBHS): Information Table
Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the LBHS table to learn more about this local nonprofit and the services they provide, including therapy, mental health support, and more.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Dec 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Wed, Dec 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Reading Together - a neuro-diverse book club
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
A friendly and unique book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive differences.
Teen Time - Hand Dipped Candles
Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
mind your own beeswax
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Dec 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Citizenship Class/Clases de Ciudadania - English Skills Learning Center
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
These free classes prepare permanent residents for the citizenship exam.
Create It! - (Formerly Bring Your Own Craft)
Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Space Room
Adults. We will create something fun in the Create Space. You are also welcome to bring a craft from home that you've been meaning to work on.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Dec 20, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 23, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure.
Mentes Activas
Mon, Dec 23, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Dec 24, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Holiday Closure
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Closed for Holiday
Cancelled
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Dec 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Dec 26, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Dec 27, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Read to a Dog
Sat, Dec 28, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Granite Storytime Room
Practice reading with Lili, a trained therapy dog. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up!
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Mon, Dec 30, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Embark on a role-playing adventure!
Mentes Activas (Active Minds)
Mon, Dec 30, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Granite Storytime Room
**Offered in Spanish** This is a support group for mental health and memory care. Includes art therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, neurobics. For all ages.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Tue, Dec 31, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Holiday Closure
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Closed for Holiday
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Jan 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Scavenger Hunt: Silly Snowflakes (1/2 to 1/9)
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Stop by for Scavenger Hunt fun: Find the 4 Silly Snowflake pictures hidden in the children's area and earn a prize! 1 prize per child per day. Runs 1/2 to 1/9.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Thu, Jan 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Salt Lake Needlepoint Guild - Drop in needle crafting group
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
All needlework is welcome: embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc.
Kids Café | Café para niños - Utah Food Bank Partnership
Fri, Jan 03, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Youth 18 and under may receive a free meal each afternoon, Mon - Fri. Los jóvenes de 18 años o menos pueden recibir una comida gratis todas las tardes, de lunes a viernes.
Open Origami
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Vision Boarding - Create Your 2025 Vision
Sat, Jan 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Vision boards are a collection of images and words arranged in a way to help you manifest your goals or vision. DIY. We'll provide the boards, tons of magazines, scissors, glue sticks, and snacks!
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Afterschool Adventures - LEGO® Madness
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Granite Storytime Room
Bricks on bricks on bricks!
Lego League Tournament - Watch and Cheer!
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Elementary age children and caring adults. Cheer for your school mates as they participate in the Lego robot competition.
Open Origami
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Read to a Dog
Sat, Jan 11, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Granite Storytime Room
Practice reading with Lili, a trained therapy dog. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up!
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Storytime Room
Embark on a role-playing adventure!
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Teen Time - Macrame
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
boho your butt off
Create It! - (Formerly Bring Your Own Craft)
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Space Room
Adults. We will create something fun in the Create Space. You are also welcome to bring a craft from home that you've been meaning to work on.
Open Origami
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Lego League Tournament - Watch and Cheer!
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Elementary age children and caring adults. Cheer for your school mates as they participate in the Lego robot competition.
Open Origami
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Read to a Dog
Sat, Jan 25, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Granite Storytime Room
Practice reading with Lili, a trained therapy dog. Stop by the Information Desk to sign up!
Feminist Book Club
Sat, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
A casual, mixed-gender, intergenerational, and LGBTQ+ friendly book group.
Dungeons and Dragons
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Meeting Room (Capacity 112)
Embark on a role-playing adventure!
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
Open Origami
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Granite Storytime Room
Join master origami artist S. Matthew Jones to learn Japanese paper folding. Paper is provided. Basic instruction, 11 am to 12 pm. Advanced instruction 12 pm to 1 pm.
Learn and Play Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Granite Storytime Room
Early learners with a caring adult. Drop into storytime with Miss Amanda. We will use the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Talk, sing, read, write and play! 
MACARONS: demo and tasting
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learn how to make these delicate and delicious pastries from scratch: how to make the perfect meringue, how to pipe the perfect shells, proper macaronage, and how to get a smooth and shiny surface.
Salt Lake Needlepoint Guild - Drop in needle crafting group
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Granite Study Room F (Capacity 8)
All needlework is welcome: embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc.
STEAM Club - Meet in the Create Space
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Granite Create Space Room
Elementary-age kids. Drop into the Create Space to create, learn, and play!
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