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Reading Buddies

Summer Reading Program with the United Way

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.

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. Sign up for your ten minute slot at the Whitmore Children's Desk. 

AGE GROUP: | School Age (ages 6 to 9 yrs) |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-In Activity |

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Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
Hours
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Reception for Bella Vista Elementary School Art Show - "A Love Letter to Bella Vista"
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
After 60 years & counting, Bella Vista Elementary is closing its doors at the end of this school year. Whitmore Gallery display showcases student & teacher love for the school.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, May 05, 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.
LEGO® Club
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Build and create with tons of our LEGO® bricks in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Mental Health Awareness Month - Color Yourself Calm!
Fri, May 08, All day
While visiting Whitmore Library May 8th or 9th stop by our adult coloring table & take a mindful mental health break.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come watch an engaging puppet performance from the Utah Puppet Theater!
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Kings, a Pet Partners Therapy Dog
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Read your favorite book to Kings, 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.
Mental Health Awareness Month - Color Yourself Calm!
Sat, May 09, All day
While visiting Whitmore Library May 8th or 9th stop by our adult coloring table & take a mindful mental health break.
Teen Monthly Origami - Dragon
Mon, May 11, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Adult DIY - Watercolor Take-Home Kit
Tue, May 19, All day
Explore the art of watercolor with this simple DIY kit!
STEAM Club
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fun activities and crafts that work with STEAM principles. Held in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, May 20, 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 Ingenious by Richard Munson. New readers are always welcome!
Babcock Performing Readers
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present different reader's theater performances every month.
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Kings, a Pet Partners Therapy Dog
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Read your favorite book to Kings, 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.
All Ability Activity Kits
Sat, May 30, All day
Pick up a fun activity kit designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, May 30, 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.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
LEGO® Club - Summer edition!
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Build and create with tons of our LEGO® bricks. Held in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Taylor's Traveling Troupe
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A petting zoo featuring exotics and farm animals that you can pet and hold. Animals will be on the front lawn near the entrance.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Sound Bath Experience
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Join sound healing practitioner Jenny Wigham for a journey into sound and relaxation.
Utah Dino Tracks
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy hands-on dino play time such as looking at and touching REAL dinosaur fossils, fossil excavation stations, carnival-style dino games, and MORE for an EPIC 1-hour Dinosaur Adventure!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come watch an engaging puppet performance from the Utah Puppet Theater!
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Jun 13, 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.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
All Abilities Activities
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Join us for in-person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
Mont Duston Magic Show
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Emjoy Mont Duston's fun and engaging Magic Show!
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STEAM Club - Summer edition!
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities and crafts that work with STEAM principles. Held in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 17, 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 Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. New readers are always welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
In The Good Old Summer Time - The Jeannie Luke Choir in Concert
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Join The Jeannie Luke Choir at the Murray Senior Recreation Center as they sing favorite songs to welcome in the summer!
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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, Jun 25, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Revealing Reptiles
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Participants will get up close and personal with two of our favorite cold blooded friends as they explore the fascinating lives of reptiles.
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
LEGO® Club - Summer edition!
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Build and create with tons of our LEGO® bricks. Held in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Ceramics Painting with Judy
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Paint your own ceramics! Learn different techniques and styles of painting. All supplies including ceramics are provided.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come watch an engaging puppet performance from the Utah Puppet Theater!
Wizard Magic Show
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Prepared to be amazed with the wizarding magic of Magician Jason Fun.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Jewelry with Judy
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Make unique jewelry to give as gifts or to keep for yourself! All jewelry supplies are provided.
Cancelled
STEAM Club - Summer edition!
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities and crafts that work with STEAM principles. Held in the Storytime Room upstairs.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jul 15, 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 Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. New readers are always welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Phabulous Physics
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the physics of the world around us with Tori Andersen, a science demonstrator.
Localscapes - Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn how to create a water-efficient, low-maintenance yard with the Localscapes method.
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Presented by Utah's Department of Health & Human Services
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong evidence-based lifestyle change program for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
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).
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Stories, music, and songs for the whole family
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
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