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Historic Change: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Zitkála-Šá

2024-10-24 19:00:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/Denver Historic Change: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Zitkála-Šá A special evening celebrating the new quarter honoring Zitkála-Šá, the Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and activist. Join us for a panel discussion and short film screening, and get the new quarter! Main Library - Auditorium

Thursday, October 24
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 19:00:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/Denver Historic Change: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Zitkála-Šá A special evening celebrating the new quarter honoring Zitkála-Šá, the Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and activist. Join us for a panel discussion and short film screening, and get the new quarter! Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

A special evening celebrating the new quarter honoring Zitkála-Šá, the Yankton Dakota writer, musician, and activist. Join us for a panel discussion and short film screening, and get the new quarter!

The United States Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, in partnership with Better Days and the Utah Historical Society, invite you to a special evening in celebration of Zitkála-Šá and the new quarter released in her honor.

This inspiring program will include remarks by special guests; a conversation about  Zitkála-Šá’s life and legacy; and a screening of a short film about her life.  All attendees will receive the new Zitkála-Šá quarter at the conclusion of the program.

Participants include:

Rebekah Clark, Historical Director, Better Days
Dr. P. Jane Hafen, Professor Emerita, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Frederique Irwin, President and CEO, National Women’s History Museum
Katherine Kitterman, Public Historian, Utah Historical Society
The Honorable Lynn Malerba, U.S. Treasurer
The American Women Quarters™ Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated to honoring women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of our nation.

This event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance.

Main Library


Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 11:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.

Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.

A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.

Upcoming events

Sat, Nov 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tinker Lab

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room

Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This event is full

Sat, Nov 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tinker Lab

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room

Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab

Sat, Nov 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tinker Lab

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Craft Room

Sat, Nov 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room

Thu, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Level 3 Conference Room