Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Play & Learn
2023-03-22 11:00:00 2023-03-22 11:30:00 America/Denver Play & Learn Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s). Whitmore -

Wednesday, March 22
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-03-22 11:00:00 2023-03-22 11:30:00 America/Denver Play & Learn Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s). Whitmore -

Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K (ages 0 to 5 yrs) |

EVENT TYPE: | Play & Learn |

TAGS: | play and learn | play & learn | learn and play | learn & play |

Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming events

Teen Monthly Origami - Harebell Stem
Mon, May 12, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Mon, May 12, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Tue, May 13, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Wed, May 14, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Thu, May 15, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Babcock Performing Readers
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present a dramatic reading of a play or poetry every month.
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Fri, May 16, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Sat, May 17, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Mon, May 19, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
DIY Aromatherapy Candles - A Teen Craft Program
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Join us to create an aromatherapy candle to help you relax!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Tue, May 20, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Wed, May 21, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. New readers are always welcome!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Thu, May 22, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Fri, May 23, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Adult DIY Drop-In Activities - Relax For Your Mental Health!
Sat, May 24, All day
Take time to take care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month. Create a DIY Calm with a variety of fun, mindful, relaxing activities while visiting Whitmore Library!
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Rainbow Gnome - A Teen Take and Make
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Celebrate both Pride Month and the Summer Reading Program with a rainbow themed sock gnome! Supplies are limited; register today!
Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 9:00am
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Jun 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jun 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grownups.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Read to a Dog - Read a favorite book to Aussie, A Pet Partners Therapy Dog
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Read your favorite book to Aussie, a trained Pet Partners therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the day of the activity.
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite book to Geo, a trained therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the Saturday of the activity.
Teen Monthly Origami - Graduation Cap
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Ken Uy: Sounds of Summer
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Pianist Ken Uy performs works by Mozart, Joplin, Debussy, and Chopin.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Learn to crochet from an experienced crafter. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone just starting to crochet. Crochet hooks and yarn provided or you can bring your own. Registration required.
Mad Science
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive presentation all about adventures in Science!
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Build Your Own AI Chatbot - As a Personal Assistant or Marketing Manager
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Ever wondered how AI can help you write, brainstorm, and boost productivity? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create your own AI chatbot using OpenAI’s GPT Builder.
Adult and Teen DIY - Found Art Masterpieces
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Use your imagination and ordinary found objects to create or recreate artistic masterpieces!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Mont Magic Show
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive Magic Show with Magician Mont Duston!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. New readers are always welcome!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Printmaking Bookmarks - with Art Haven
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn the art of printmaking and create your own bookmark.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jun 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grownups.
Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Learn to crochet from an experienced crafter. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone just starting to crochet. Crochet hooks and yarn provided or you can bring your own. Registration required.
Red, White, and Blue Bottlecap Necklace - A Teen Take and Make
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Make the perfect 4th of July accessory with a bottlecap necklace full of patriotic flare! Packets are first come, first served while supplies last.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Jul 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grownups.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grownups.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite book to Geo, a trained therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the Saturday of the activity.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jul 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Localscapes - Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn how to create a water-efficient, low-maintenance yard with the Localscapes method.
STEAM Fun - with the Hillcrest High Robotics Team
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy some fun STEAM activities courtesy of the Hillcrest High Robotics Team.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing. New readers are always welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grownups.
Mad Science
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive presentation all about adventures in Science!
Jason Fun Magic Show
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Prepared to be amazed with the wizarding magic of Magician Jason Fun.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jul 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jul 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite book to Geo, a trained therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the Saturday of the activity.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Aug 06, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Mad Science
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive presentation all about adventures in Science!
See all events