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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!

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

Upcoming events

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.

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.

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Come join us to make a paracord keychain or bracelet!

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Bring an item from home to "Steampunk-ify"!

Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

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.

Mon, Jun 19, All day
Closed for Holiday

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.

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.

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!

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.

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).

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!

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.

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.

Tue, Jul 04, All day
Closed for Holiday

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.

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).

Wed, Jul 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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.

Mon, Jul 10, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Wed, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

Wed, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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!

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.

Mon, Jul 24, All day
Closed for Holiday

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Wed, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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.

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!

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

Wed, Aug 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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.

Wed, Aug 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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!

Wed, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

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!

Wed, Aug 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

Wed, Aug 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham

Mon, Sep 04, All day
Closed for Holiday

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.

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).

Wed, Sep 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham