Events

Unstructured Play Time on the front lawn for children age 0-5 and their caregivers. Meet new friends, young and old. Every Wednesday, May 28 through July 30, right after story time from 11:30am-12:30pm. Drop in anytime.

It's time for bad art at the library! Come create a DISASTER piece with us!

No artistic abilities required (they are actually frowned upon at this event).

Ages 12-18

Registration is required.

Join us for our monthly book discussion. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at 4pm, and this month we are reading Mexikid by Pedro Martin.  All are welcome!  

Parents and kids, our Flashlight Reader's Book Club is for 4th, 5th and 6th grade readers AND a grown-up of their choice. We will meet on Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 pm to discuss Laurie Halse Anderson's revolutionary war novel, Rebellion 1776. We usually meet the third Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm, in the Richins Auditorium of the Kimball Junction Branch, Summit County Library. Although, July's book club will meet on the third WEDNESDAY. Both parent and child read the book ahead of time--together or individually, whatever works for you. Then, come ready for a lively discussion and some delicious bookish snacks. Advance registration is required--email me at knilsson@summitcountyutah.gov to join us. Book Club copies are available at the front desk. Watch for a reminder email.

Join us *every Thursday--May 29 through July 31, at 10:30am for singing, dancing, books, puppets and all kinds of early literacy fun. For our youngest patrons (ages 0-3) and their caregivers. *Please note, the library will be closed on June 19 and July 24

Join us *every Thursday--June 12 through July 31, 10:30 am-- for singing, dancing, books, puppets and all kinds of early literacy fun. For our youngest patrons (ages 0-3) and their caregivers. *Please note, the library will be closed on July 24 for Pioneer Day.

Wear your workout clothes! We're going to get some exercise dancing along to all kinds of fun kids songs and music. Popsicles included for over-heated kids. Let's dance, dance, dance! Meet in the Kamas Library auditorium.

This program is part of our Summer "Show Your Colors" Series designed specifically for elementary school age children.

We're mixing up some dye and getting ready to dip some t-shirts! Registration required and will open on Monday, July 14 at 10am. Call 435-336-3070 to register. T-Shirts will be provided!

This program is part of our summer "Show Your Colors" Activity series designed specifically for elementary school age children. 

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. 

Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters, June and Day, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover. Register now for an event you don’t want to miss!

About the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.

Join us in celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood! We will provide a brief background and discussion of the film before each screening. Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Popcorn and treats provided! This month we will watch John Ford's Wagon Master (1950, 90 mins), starring Ben Johnson and Joanne Dru.

Synopsis: Two young drifters guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter cutthroats, Indians, geography, and moral challenges on the journey.