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Kids up to age 12 can make their own personalized bookmark. Collage materials will be provided for each individual to craft their bookmark. Make it pretty, make it funny, make it yours!
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event!
Click here for details on all of April's Book Fiesta events.
Tue, Apr 7, 4–5:30pm · Marmalade Branch
Ducks Love Fiestas
Sat, Apr 11, 11am–12pm · Anderson-Foothill Branch
Storytime and Friendship Bracelet Making Craft
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am–12pm · Ballpark Library Lab
Storytime and Family Tree Craft
Fri, Apr 17, 3–5pm · Sprague Branch
Collage Bookmark Making
Sat, Apr 18, 11am–12pm · Sweet Branch
Storytime Yoga
Fri, Apr 24, 3–4:30pm · Day-Riverside Branch
Author Visit: Leo Espinosa
Sat, Apr 25, 1–2:30pm · Main Library
Reading Makes You Bloom
Sat, Apr 25, 2–4pm · Chapman Branch
Kids' Theater
Wed, Apr 29, 3–5pm · Glendale Branch
Book Tasting
Día de Los Niños began in Mexico in 1925 as a day to nationally honor children. In 1996 author and poet, Pat Mora, learned of the holiday and realizing that the United States had nothing similar, decided to create a day that not only celebrates children but also literacy and bilingualism. A new holiday was born known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros. Since then, Book Fiestas have been held nationwide in April to celebrate "bookjoy" and the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Preschoolers | Kids | Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games | Books & Reading |
The Sprague Branch's high-gabled English Tudor style building has served the Sugar House community for three generations. The building was selected by the American Library Association in 1935 as the "Most Beautiful Branch Library in America." The two-level facility was opened in 1928 and has been renovated several times as use continues to increase. An expansion project to add a new public meeting room and remodel the building was completed in April 2001, which increased the square footage to 13,058. As the Sugar House shopping district sprouted up, the Sprague Branch continues to hold its historical charm and provide community members with outstanding public library services. Free parking is available to the east and south of the building, and free wi-fi access is provided throughout the library.