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No matter the season, you can find rocks everywhere! Join us as we become honorary geologists, use our senses to explore rocks, and get our hands dirty discovering the story of soil.
Nature in the City is a free family outdoor exploration program bringing nature activities to various parks and libraries around Salt Lake City. In these programs, children and their families can enjoy the outdoors while getting their hands wet discovering streams, enjoying story time out in the fresh air, meeting tiny creatures on ant hikes, and more.
AGE GROUP: | Kids |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Presentations |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
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.
