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Utah Authors Day

In partnership with League of Utah Writers
2022-12-03 14:00:00 2022-12-03 16:00:00 America/Denver Utah Authors Day Visiting authors include Janet Sumner Johnson, Jaclyn Weist, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, and Juliann Law. Riverton -

Saturday, December 03
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-03 14:00:00 2022-12-03 16:00:00 America/Denver Utah Authors Day Visiting authors include Janet Sumner Johnson, Jaclyn Weist, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, and Juliann Law. Riverton -

Visiting authors include Janet Sumner Johnson, Jaclyn Weist, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, and Juliann Law.

Pick up an activity sheet from the Reference Desk and explore the library to meet several Utah Authors!

AGE GROUP: | Tween (ages 10 to 11 yrs) | Teen (ages 12 to 18) | School Age (ages 6 to 9 yrs) | Pre-K (ages 0 to 5 yrs) | General Audience | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Jobs & Careers | Drop-In Activity | Community | Author Visit |

TAGS: | #utahauthorsday |

Riverton
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Stephanie Tilt
Hours
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Mon, Mar 30 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Read to a Dog - Moonshine
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Teen Tuesday - Nintendo Switch
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in after school and have a little fun playing with friends on our Nintendo Switch. We will have a little craft too! For tweens and teens 11-18.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Playtime Fun
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Playtime Fun
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Tween Club - Just for tweens!
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We are making art with bubble wrap! Come join the fun! For kids in 3rd-6th grade.
Seed Starting & Planting Guides with a Master Gardener
Thu, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Learn how to start seeds and best planting practices from Master Gardener, Jan Konold. Register if you would like to receive reminders.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Ballet for Kids
Mon, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Fun ballet basics perfect for kiddos.
Pokémon Club
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Tue, Apr 14, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Teen Tuesday - Shrinky Dinks
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. Come design your own unique Shrinky Dink. You can turn them into keyrings, earrings or magnets!
Tinker Town
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Experiment with magnet tiles, Lego bricks, and more.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Wed, Apr 15, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Stone Soup Puppet Show
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Graphic Novel Book Club - The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll be discussing "The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella" and doing a fun craft related to the book. Great for ages 8-12. Find a copy of the book at the end of aisle 28/29.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Thu, Apr 16, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Stone Soup Puppet Show
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Fri, Apr 17, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Sat, Apr 18, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Family Art Night - Paper flower bouquets
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
We'll be making colorful paper flower bouquets. Fun for the whole family with a caring adult. All supplies provided.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Adult Crafternoon - TBD
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Due to Utah's Data Governance Privacy Act, we are no longer able to do registrations for certain events. Kits will now be available first come, first serve starting at 10 am on the day of.
Teen Tuesday - Marshmallow Mayhem
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. We are making catapults, marshmallow shooters, and more!
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Wed, Apr 22, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Container Gardening & Raised Beds
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Learn about container gardening and raised beds with Master Gardener, Jan Konold. Register if you would like to receive reminders.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Fri, Apr 24, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Sat, Apr 25, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Celebrate the American Flag - Part of America 250
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Come make a cute flag to help celebrate America's 250th birthday!
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Teen Tuesday - Sublimation Mugs
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
For teens 11-18. Come put a cute image on a mug you can keep. Use one of our designs or if you want to submit your own design. pick up an instruction flyer @ Riverton Library, March 17- April 13.
Tinker Town
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Experiment with magnet tiles, Lego bricks, and more.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Baby & Tots
Wed, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Baby & Tots
Thu, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Short stories, rhymes, and songs for babies 6-18 months old.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caring grownups!
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip warm tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck, tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class. Register if you would like reminders.
Registration is now closed
Teen Tuesday - Nintendo Switch
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Drop in after school and have a little fun playing with friends on our Nintendo Switch. We will have a little craft too! For tweens and teens 11-18.
Playtime Fun
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, May 11, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
The Little Red Hen Puppet Show
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Pokémon Club
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
Adult Crafternoon - TBD
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Due to Utah's Data Governance Privacy Act, we are no longer able to do registrations for certain events. Kits will now be available first come, first serve starting at 10 am on the day of.
Playtime Fun
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Read to a Dog - Mirage
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Enjoy practicing your read-aloud skills with our trained-therapy dog! Check-in with the information desk for a reading time.
All Abilities Activities -- Fun Rainbow Craft
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for in person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
The Little Red Hen Puppet Show
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for a puppet show fun for the whole family.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip warm tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck, tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class. Register if you would like reminders.
Registration is now closed
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
Perler Play
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Show off your creativity with perler crafts.
Playtime Fun
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Pokémon Club
Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Pokémon Masters pop in for card trading.
All Abilities Activities
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Join us for in person activities featuring crafts, activities, games, and lots of opportunities to connect with each other and the community.
Playtime Fun
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Playtime Fun
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Adult Crafternoon - TBD
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Due to Utah's Data Governance Privacy Act, we are no longer able to do registrations for certain events. Kits will now be available first come, first serve starting at 10 am on the day of.
Tea & Tarot
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Sip warm tea and practice your tarot skills with fellow readers. Bring your own tarot deck, tea will be provided. All skill levels welcome! This is not a class. Register if you would like reminders.
Registration is now closed
Playtime Fun
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
Make new friends and play with lots of toys!
Riverton's Book Club
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverton Meeting Room (Capacity 40)
If you'd like reminders for our meetings, please register to receive notifications! Registration is NOT required to attend. Upcoming books are listed below. Find copies at the end of the holds area.
Riverton Senior Center Book Club
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hey Seniors! Join us at the Riverton Senior Center the first Thursday of every month for Book Club. Call 385-468-3040 to register. 12914 S Redwood Road, just to the southeast of the library.
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