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Storytime heats up in support of October's Fire Prevention Week! Kids will enjoy a story read by a local firefighter, learn fire safety skills, and take home a fire helmet of their very own.
Held in partnership with the Salt Lake City Fire Department. To learn more about National Fire Prevention Week, click here.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Tue, Oct 10, 11am · Anderson-Foothill Branch
Wed, Oct 11, 11am · Anderson-Foothill Branch
Thu, Oct 12, 11am · Marmalade Branch
Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am · Glendale Branch
Fri, Oct 13, 10:15am · Day-Riverside Branch
Tue, Oct 17, 11am · Chapman Branch
Wed, Oct 18, 10:15am · Main Library
Wed, Oct 18, 11:15am · Sprague Branch
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am · Sweet Branch
AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Health & Wellness |
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.
