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Bloom into readers at our book fiesta! Kids and families are invited to listen to a story, make some spring crafts, and plant a seed to take home.
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 |
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.