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Messy Play Cafe

at Glendale

2025-07-18 11:00:00 2025-07-18 12:00:00 America/Denver Messy Play Cafe Messy, outdoor playtime! The 3rd Friday in June and July, bring your little ones for a special hour of creative, hands-on fun on our sunny patio. Recommended for kids up to age 5. Glendale Branch - Meeting Room A

Friday, July 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 11:00:00 2025-07-18 12:00:00 America/Denver Messy Play Cafe Messy, outdoor playtime! The 3rd Friday in June and July, bring your little ones for a special hour of creative, hands-on fun on our sunny patio. Recommended for kids up to age 5. Glendale Branch - Meeting Room A

Glendale Branch

Meeting Room A

Messy, outdoor playtime! The 3rd Friday in June and July, bring your little ones for a special hour of creative, hands-on fun on our sunny patio. Recommended for kids up to age 5.

Get ready for some fun, messy, outdoor playtime at the library’s Messy Play Cafe! The 3rd Friday in June and July, bring your little ones for a special hour of creative, hands-on fun on our sunny patio. This play session is all about exploratory play, getting messy, making memories, and having a blast! Be prepared to wear clothes you don't care about, and let us clean up the mess. Recommended for ages 5 years old and younger.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Family | Babies & Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games |

Glendale Branch

Phone: 801-594-8660

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed

About the branch

The Glendale Branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library system, designed by Architectural Nexus and opened in February of 2015, offers approximately 20,000 square feet of space, making it the largest City Library branch. The branch houses 40,000 circulating materials, public computers, a lounge area, a green screen room, and a grand piano donated through the Mundi Project.

The floor plan of the branch offers open views across the building while creating designated spaces for children's, teen, and adult Library collections. An enclosed activity room easily accommodates various Library programming, and a designated teen space offers a place for young adults to gather, study, and access Library resources and services.

Built with the Glendale neighborhood in mind, the building shape includes a curved form that reaches out and embraces the community while creating an outdoor plaza. Special colored concrete and landscaped designs represent the geographic area along the Jordan River, while the design scheme of interior signage incorporates colors and forms that represent the many ethnic backgrounds of Glendale neighborhood residents.

The branch is easily accessible to area students, being located just one block from Glendale Middle School, Mountain View Elementary School, and the Salt Lake City School District's Community Learning Center.

The diversity of building materials, finishes, and colors of the Glendale Branch reflect the diversity of the Glendale neighborhood, which is one of the most diverse communities in Salt Lake City.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
This event is full

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room

Sat, Aug 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room