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Ransom Note Poetry

Adult Drop-in Activity

Visiting the library? Got a few minutes? If so, you'll have an opportunity to cut and paste your way to your very own original poem!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Drop-In Activity | Community | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | poetry | national poetry month | #PoetryMonth | #free | #Family | #artsandcrafts | #adult |

Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
Hours
Mon, Jun 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 Closed
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Upcoming events

Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Summer Programs: Bad Dog Arts - Imagine Your Superpower!
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come together this summer for interactive programs presented in partnership with ZAP (Zoo, Arts, and Parks) and Clark Planetarium.
Teen Monthly Origami - Kiwi
Mon, Jun 12, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Paracord Crafts - A Teen Craft Program
Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Come join us to make a paracord keychain or bracelet!
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jun 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full
Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:20pm
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! This group is currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on the waitlist to enter the group.
This event is full
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jun 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
International Steampunk Day - Dress Up and Drop In!
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Bring an item from home to "Steampunk-ify"!
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Holiday Closure
Mon, Jun 19, All day
Closed for Holiday
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jun 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Adult DIY Makers and Crafters - All Together Now: Community Art Project
Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
All Together Now! Decorate a hexagon and be part of a Whitmore Community Art Project!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jun 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
True Colors Club - Teen Queer-Straight Alliance
Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
A safe and all-inclusive space for teen LGBTQ2IA+ community members and allies to build friendships, discuss important issues, and have fun!
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Nonfiction Book Club - Hidden Valley Road
Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Join us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Hidden Valley Road by Robert Koller. New readers are always welcome!
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Summer Programs: Sun Lit Solar Party - In Partnership with Clark Planetarium
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come together this summer for interactive programs presented in partnership with ZAP (Zoo, Arts, and Parks) and Clark Planetarium.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jun 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Whitmore Adult DnD (Sign Up Required) - Whitmore Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jun 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Holiday Closure
Tue, Jul 04, All day
Closed for Holiday
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jul 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jul 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Teen Monthly Origami - Whale Shark
Mon, Jul 10, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jul 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jul 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Utah Puppet Theater - The Space Adventure
Fri, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
On the way to his birthday party an astronaut boy gets marooned on Planet X. He encounters aliens, a space worm and even a rock monster. Are they friends or foes? Can he fix his broken spaceship?
Mad Science - Science or Magic?
Sat, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun and fast-paced science program with a hovercraft that travels on air, dragons breathing smoke and ordinary things that fly. Science or magic? Mad Science is always a crowd pleaser!
Adult DIY Makers and Crafters - All Together Now: Hive-Themed Tote Bag Kit
Tue, Jul 18, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Create a Reading Program-themed tote bag for all your Summer reads!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 5 2023 at 9:00am
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jul 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jul 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
True Colors Club - Teen Queer-Straight Alliance
Wed, Jul 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
A safe and all-inclusive space for teen LGBTQ2IA+ community members and allies to build friendships, discuss important issues, and have fun!
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Nonfiction Book Club - The Bears Ears
Wed, Jul 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Join us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is The Bears Ears by David Roberts. New readers are always welcome!
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Holiday Closure
Mon, Jul 24, All day
Closed for Holiday
Storytime: Preschool
Tue, Jul 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Interactive early learning storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading, writing and play.
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Tue, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Whitmore Adult DnD (Sign Up Required) - Whitmore Dungeons and Dragons Adult Group
Tue, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Jul 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Reading Buddies - Summer Reading Program with the United Way
Thu, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Through a partnership with the United Way, volunteers provide one-on-one reading practice using Dyad Reading, where a volunteer and child read out loud simultaneously from the same book.
Harvest Home - Tales and Tunes
Thu, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
This entertaining duo are Story Musicians. Between them they play 6 different instruments (guitar, mandolin, banjo, concertina, fiddle, penny whistle), sing and tell stories. Fun for the whole family!
Lemonade Gnome - A Teen Take and Make
Mon, Jul 31, All day
Celebrate one of the sweetest parts of summer with a lemonade-themed sock gnome! Supplies are limited, register today!
Registration opens Monday, July 17 2023 at 9:00am
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Emperor is far too preoccupied with his wardrobe to notice what his subjects need. A trickster tailor finds a way to teach him that clothes are never as important as the folks around us.
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
True Colors Club - Teen Queer-Straight Alliance
Wed, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
A safe and all-inclusive space for teen LGBTQ2IA+ community members and allies to build friendships, discuss important issues, and have fun!
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Nonfiction Book Club - Agent Sonya
Wed, Aug 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Join us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre. New readers are always welcome!
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Aug 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
Holiday Closure
Mon, Sep 04, All day
Closed for Holiday
Ready, Set, Move! - A Movement and Music Program
Wed, Sep 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Wed, Sep 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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).
Yoga Fundamentals
Wed, Sep 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham
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