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Virtual Lecture: Color Mimicry in Insects
2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:00:00 America/Denver Virtual Lecture: Color Mimicry in Insects Insects are masters of disguise! Discover the fascinating world of mimicry in bees and wasps—how they survive by looking like something they're not. Taylorsville -

Monday, July 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 19:00:00 2025-07-14 20:00:00 America/Denver Virtual Lecture: Color Mimicry in Insects Insects are masters of disguise! Discover the fascinating world of mimicry in bees and wasps—how they survive by looking like something they're not. Taylorsville -

Insects are masters of disguise! Discover the fascinating world of mimicry in bees and wasps—how they survive by looking like something they're not.

Joseph Wilson is a biology professor whose research focuses on the evolution and ecology of bees and wasps. A Utah native, Wilson has been fascinated with wildlife since childhood. His passion led him to earn degrees at Utah State University and co-author the book The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America's Bees. Known for his engaging presentations, Wilson has shared his love of bees on NPR, Canada Public Radio, and nationwide speaking events. He travels the country with his wife and three kids, collecting and photographing the beautiful and mysterious bees and wasps that live among us.

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Taylorsville
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Christina Walsh
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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Teen Program: Low Tech Arcade
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Play low-tech arcade and retro games with us, and earn tickets to get prizes.
Viking Adventure
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Get ready for the "How to Train Your Dragon" movie with the Vikings of Utah. Journey back to the time of the Vikings with a variety of fun interactive activities. This program will be outside.
Walking Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:15am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Walking Book Club is for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.
Cookies & Canvas - Landscape Yarn Painting
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
View colorful, nature-inspired yarn paintings and create your own with an instructor from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
Splish Splash Storytime - Taylorsville Outdoor Pool
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meet us at the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool for songs and splashing fun. Taylorsville Library and the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool are partnering to offer free summer storytimes in the pool for families.
Take Home Craft: Flamingo
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Pick up a colorful flamingo pencil craft to make at home. While supplies last.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Monsters
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Look for the monsters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Daisy Voo's Juggling & Entertainment
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Experience the magic of juggling with Tanner Alder. Enjoy comedy, see amazing tricks, and learn how juggling works. This program will be outside.
Localscapes - Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to create a water-efficient, low-maintenance yard with the Localscapes method. Register
Splish Splash Storytime - Taylorsville Outdoor Pool
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meet us at the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool for songs and splashing fun. Taylorsville Library and the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool are partnering to offer free summer storytimes in the pool for families.
Name That State
Mon, Jun 23, All day
What is the correct state? Return to the desk with the answer to earn a small prize. 6/23 - 6/28.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Monsters
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Look for the monsters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSSRegister
A Night of Video Game Music with the Utah County Flute Choir
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Celebrate the music of popular video games with a free performance for all ages. This concert will be outside on the grass. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
Teen Program: Record Painting
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Paint your own amazing wall art on a vinyl record.
Farm Adventure
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
See and touch a variety of farm animals from Taylor's Traveling Troupe. Learn about animal husbandry with a representative from the State Fair and enjoy other fun activities outside on the grass.
Walking Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:15am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Walking Book Club is for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.Register
Mosaic Art Activity
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Add a sticker to the mosaic each time you visit the library. Help us reveal the mystery image.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Fly Swatters
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Look for the swatters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Color Our World Adventure - June 2 - July 31
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Stop by Taylorsville Library to pick up a Color Our World Adventure paper. Complete all the activities during June-July and enter our library prize drawing.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.
Take Home Craft: Sand Art
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Pick up a sand art kit to make at home. While supplies last.
Animal Closeup Match
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Fur, feathers and scales. Can you match the image to the correct animal? Find one match. Return to the Info Desk and earn a small prize. 7/7 - 7/12.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Fly Swatters
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Look for the swatters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Teen Activity: Video Games
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Celebrate National Video Game Day by playing video games at the library. If possible, please bring a cell phone of tablet for one of the games.
Science Adventure
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Conduct hands on experiments and learn about science with students from the Westminster College Chemistry Program.
Splish Splash Storytime - Taylorsville Outdoor Pool
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meet us at the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool for songs and splashing fun. Taylorsville Library and the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool are partnering to offer free summer storytimes in the pool for families.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Fly Swatters
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Look for the swatters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Senior Book Club at the Taylorsville Senior Center
Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and nonfiction books. Newcomers welcome! The book club will be led by a librarian from the Taylorsville Library.
Virtual Lecture: Color Mimicry in Insects
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Insects are masters of disguise! Discover the fascinating world of mimicry in bees and wasps—how they survive by looking like something they're not.Register
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Teen Craft: Air Dry Clay - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Create your own air dry clay art.
Medicare 101 - Entiendo Medicare Básico / Understanding Medicare Basics
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa sobre los conceptos básicos de Medicare. Join us for an informative session on Medicare basics.
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Utah Reptile Adventures - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
See and learn about amazing reptiles with representatives from Utah Reptile Adventures. This program will be outside.
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Walking Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:15am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Walking Book Club is for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion.
Cookies & Canvas - Squeegee Art
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Come create colorful art using paints and a squeegee! All materials provided.
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Splish Splash Storytime - Taylorsville Outdoor Pool
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meet us at the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool for songs and splashing fun. Taylorsville Library and the Taylorsville Outdoor Pool are partnering to offer free summer storytimes in the pool for families.
Illusion Exploration - Part of Magic & Mayhem
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Discover the magic of optical illusions through an interactive adventure. Drop-in at the Taylorsville Branch anytime July 14-19.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Fly Swatters
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Look for the swatters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
I Spy - Video Games
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Celebrate National Video Game Day this month with our I Spy activity. Return to the Info Desk with the answer and earn a small prize. 7/21 - 7/26.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Fly Swatters
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Look for the swatters hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Mosaic Art Activity
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Add a sticker to the mosaic each time you visit the library. Help us reveal the mystery image.
Walking Book Club
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:15am
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Walking Book Club is for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.Register
Take Home Craft: Squid Craft
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Pick up a Squid Craft to make at home. While supplies last.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Dogs
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Look for the dogs hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Dogs
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Look for the dogs hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Senior Book Club at the Taylorsville Senior Center
Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and nonfiction books. Newcomers welcome! The book club will be led by a librarian from the Taylorsville Library.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.Register
Express Scavenger Hunt - Dogs
Mon, Aug 18, All day
Look for the dogs hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Express Scavenger Hunt - Dogs
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Look for the dogs hiding in the library. When you find them, return to the Info Desk for a small prize. They move to a different spot each week.
Mosaic Art Activity
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Add a sticker to the mosaic each time you visit the library. Help us reveal the mystery image.
Prevenga el T2 - El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
El Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes es un programa de cambio de estilo de vida basado en evidencia. Esta serie se imparte en español.Register
Senior Book Club at the Taylorsville Senior Center
Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and nonfiction books. Newcomers welcome! The book club will be led by a librarian from the Taylorsville Library.
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