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Read to a Dog

with Mirage
2026-10-07 13:00:00 2026-10-07 14:00:00 America/Denver Read to a Dog Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time. Riverton -

Wednesday, October 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Drop-In Activity |

TAGS: | read with a dog | read to a dog | dog |

Riverton
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Stephanie Tilt
Hours
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We're closed Monday September 07 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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Garden Share Table
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Tween Club - Just for tweens! - Grab-&-Go Pipe Cleaner People
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pick up a kit to make bendable people with straws and pipe cleaners. For kids in 3rd-6th grade.
Garden Share Table
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Cookies and Books Storytime
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Enjoy a cookie while listening to stories with your favorite grown up!
Garden Share Table
Sat, Sep 12, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Mon, Sep 14, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Sep 14, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSSRegister
Garden Share Table
Tue, Sep 15, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Teen Tuesday - Low Tech Arcade
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. We are playing board games and tabletop games like Klask (magnetic air hockey) and Ski Ball.
Garden Share Table
Wed, Sep 16, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
The Princess and the Frog Puppet Show
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
All Abilities Activities -- Apple Sun Catcher
Wed, Sep 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for in-person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Graphic Novel Book Club - City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm
Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll discuss the graphic novel "The Awakening Storm" by Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong and do a fun related craft. For kids 8-12.
Garden Share Table
Thu, Sep 17, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
The Princess and the Frog Puppet Show
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours, tea is provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class, but a place to practice.
Garden Share Table
Fri, Sep 18, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Zumbini
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Zumbini combines early childhood development with Zumba in this fun dance class. Ages 0-4.
Garden Share Table
Sat, Sep 19, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Mon, Sep 21, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Family Art Night - Creative Lab
Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Bring your imagination and we'll provide the supplies for you to create your artwork! Fun for the whole family with a caring adult.
Garden Share Table
Tue, Sep 22, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Teen Tuesday - Shrinky Dinks
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. Come design your own unique Shrinky Dink. You can turn them into keyrings, earrings or magnets!
Garden Share Table
Wed, Sep 23, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Garden Share Table
Thu, Sep 24, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Garden Share Table
Fri, Sep 25, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Sat, Sep 26, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Mon, Sep 28, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Ballet for Kids
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Fun ballet basics perfect for kiddos.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
Garden Share Table
Tue, Sep 29, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Adult Crafternoon - Sock Pumpkins
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Pick up a Crafternoon kit at the info desk anytime between 10 am - 9 pm, while supplies last! Limit 2 per present person.
Teen Tuesday - Alcohol Ink Art
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. Come paint a tile using alcohol ink.
Garden Share Table
Wed, Sep 30, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Sep 30, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Garden Share Table
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Garden Share Table
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Sat, Oct 03, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSSRegister
Garden Share Table
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Wed, Oct 07, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Read to a Dog - with Mirage
Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Garden Share Table
Thu, Oct 08, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Oct 08, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Garden Share Table
Fri, Oct 09, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Garden Share Table
Sat, Oct 10, All day
Have extra garden produce? Share the extras with your neighbors, or swap your produce for something new. Don't have a garden? That's okay, just take what you need. Table located near library entrance.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
There's a Monster in my Bathtub Puppet Show
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
All Abilities Activities -- Spooky Art
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for in-person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
There's a Monster in my Bathtub Puppet Show
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Ballet for Kids
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Fun ballet basics perfect for kiddos.
Family Art Night - Frankenstein Collages
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come make a Picasso-inspired Frankenstein collage to celebrate Halloween -- as spooky or whimsical as you'd like! Fun for the whole family with a caring adult. All supplies provided.
Adult Crafternoon - Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Kits will be available first come, first serve at the information desk starting at 10 am while supplies last.
Playtime Fun
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Read to a Dog - with Mirage
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Graphic Novel Book Club - The Okay Witch
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll discuss The Okay Witch by Emmeline Steinkellner and do a fun craft. For kids 8-12.
Playtime Fun
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Cookies and Books Storytime
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Enjoy a cookie while listening to stories with your favorite grown up!
Celebrate Stars Craft
Fri, Oct 23, 1:15pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come celebrate space by creating an art project that brings the galaxy indoors. For kids of elementary school age.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Baby & Tots
Thu, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours, tea is provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class, but a place to practice.
Cancelled
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Baby & Tots
Wed, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Turkey has a Terrible Temper Puppet Show
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
All Abilities Activities -- Tommy Turkey Craft
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for in-person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
Zumbini
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Zumbini combines early childhood development with Zumba in this fun dance class. Ages 0-4.
Adult Crafternoon - TBD
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Due to Utah's Data Governance Privacy Act, we are no longer able to do registrations for certain events. Kits will now be available first come, first serve starting at 10 am on the day of.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Turkey has a Terrible Temper Puppet Show
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck or borrow one of ours, tea is provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class, but a place to practice.
Ballet for Kids
Mon, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Fun ballet basics perfect for kiddos.
The Glow Show with Mad Science
Mon, Nov 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Relive the Simmering 80s by discovering amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light!
Playtime Fun
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Play with lots of toys and make new friends.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Dec 02, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSSRegister
Tinker Town
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Experiment with magnet tiles, Lego bricks, and more.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Dec 09, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
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