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Earth Detectives
with the Clark Planetarium
Monday, July 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Earth Detectives
A hands-on program where curiosity and the Clark Planetarium lead the way! Learn to identify minerals, match fossils to images of past environments, and how to look for signs animals leave behind.
Glendale Branch -
A hands-on program where curiosity and the Clark Planetarium lead the way! Learn to identify minerals, match fossils to images of past environments, and how to look for signs animals leave behind.
Earth Detectives is an immersive, hands-on program for all ages where curiosity and the Clark Planetarium lead the way! Participants will have the opportunity to rotate through three interactive stations designed to spark curiosity and discover the stories of the natural world. Join us and learn how to identify minerals, match fossils to pictures of past environments, and learn how to look for the signs animals leave behind.
FULL SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 4, 3pm · Chapman Branch
Monday, June 8, 4pm · Day-Riverside Branch
Monday, June 15, 11am · Sprague Branch
Monday, July 6, 2pm · Glendale Branch
Monday, July 20, 11am · Ballpark Library Lab
Thursday, July 23, 2pm · Sweet Branch
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Preschoolers | Kids | Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops |
Glendale Branch
Hours
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.