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Garden Fundamentals Workshop

Composting 101

2025-08-30 10:00:00 2025-08-30 12:00:00 America/Denver Garden Fundamentals Workshop Cultivate a thriving garden this season with the free Garden Fundamentals series. Library staff and community partners will lead these hands-on workshops, the last Saturday of each month from Apr–Oct. Main Library -

Saturday, August 30
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 10:00:00 2025-08-30 12:00:00 America/Denver Garden Fundamentals Workshop Cultivate a thriving garden this season with the free Garden Fundamentals series. Library staff and community partners will lead these hands-on workshops, the last Saturday of each month from Apr–Oct. Main Library -

Cultivate a thriving garden this season with the free Garden Fundamentals series. Library staff and community partners will lead these hands-on workshops, the last Saturday of each month from Apr–Oct.

2025 Workshop Schedule

Sat, Apr 26, 2–4pm · Gardening on a Budget: How to Grow More Organic Vegetables with Fewer Resources and More Fun (with Wasatch Community Gardens)

Sat, May 31, 3–5pm · Introduction to Mycology: Mushroom Cultivation Demonstration (with the Mushroom Society of Utah)

Sat, June 28, Noon–2pm · Foraging the Wasatch (with Aimee Nyugen and Jacoby Ballard)

Sat, July 26, Noon–2pm · Xeriscaping and City Incentive Programs (with Cynthia Bee)

Sat, Aug 30, 10am–Noon · Composting 101 (with Jim French)

Sat, Sep 27, 4–6pm · DIY Floral Arrangements (with Ritual In Bloom)

Sat, Oct 25, 4–6pm · Natural Plant Dyes (with Sarah Luz Jensen)

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops | The Plot |

Main Library

Phone: 801-524-8200

Hours
We're closed Thursday July 24
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 Closed
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room

Sat, Jul 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Sat, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room

Sun, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Room

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Used Book Sale Area

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

Sat, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab

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

Sun, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Level 2 Conference Room

Sun, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

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

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

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

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rooftop Terrace

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab
This event is full

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

Sat, Aug 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

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

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

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

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

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Lab

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room

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

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

Sat, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

Sat, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creative Lab

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

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

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room

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

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Level 3 Conference Room