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A story, craft, and a fun performance from the Salt Lake Children's Theater company.
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 |
Considered to be one of the finest Carnegie Libraries in the West, this 8,900 square foot library has two levels. Since its opening in 1918, it has been an important part of city services to Westside residents. The Chapman Branch was completely renovated, including an updated HVAC, following the collapse of the roof during 1993. A major remodel of the basement level meeting space in 2002 resulted in a much improved children's area and expanded service and collection space for adults on the ground level. A small meeting room is available for public use, and free wi-fi access is provided throughout the library. Street parking is available to the south of the building, and an external book drop is located on the east side of the building for returning library materials after hours.