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Ransom Note Poetry

Adult Drop-in Activity

Visiting the library? Got a few minutes? If so, you'll have an opportunity to cut and paste your way to your very own original poem!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Drop-In Activity | Community | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | poetry | national poetry month | #PoetryMonth | #free | #Family | #artsandcrafts | #adult |

Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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Upcoming events

Babcock Readers
Thu, Dec 19, 6:15pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers share their love of performing and the written word in their readers theater performances.
Read to a Dog - Read a favorite book to Aussie, a Pet Partners Therapy Dog!
Fri, Dec 20, 2:00am - 3:00am
Read your favorite book to Aussie, a trained Pet Partners therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the day of the activity.
Adult and Teen DIY Drop in Activity - Ugly Sweater Craft
Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Get into the spirit of Ugly Sweater Season with this fun DIY activity for Teens and Adults!
Adult and Teen DIY Drop in Activity - Ugly Sweater Craft
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Get into the spirit of Ugly Sweater Season with this fun DIY activity for Teens and Adults!
Candy Cane Necklaces - A Teen Take and Make
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Pick up everything you need to create a festive candy cane necklace! Packets are first come, first served while supplies last.
Rescheduled
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Dec 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, December 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Winter All Ability Activity Kits
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Learn what animals do in the winter, with an activity kit designed for Adults and Teens with intellectual disabilities. Pick up a kit or enjoy it in the library!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Jan 08, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Teen Monthly Origami - Cobra
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Give blood to help others. Schedule your appointment: redcrossblood.org or 1.800.RED.CROSS
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. New readers are always welcome!
Yeti Pillow - A Teen Take and Make
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Discover your own yeti! (In the form of a pillow). Supplies are limited, register today!
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jan 23, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
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Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jan 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Winter All Ability Activity Kits
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Learn what animals do in the winter, with an activity kit designed for Adults and Teens with intellectual disabilities. Pick up a kit or enjoy it in the library!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Feb 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Feb 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Chess Club
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Feb 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Feb 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Feb 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Tue, Feb 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. New readers are always welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Feb 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Feb 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Feb 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Storytime: Family
Mon, Mar 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Mar 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Mar 05, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Chess Club
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Mar 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Mar 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Mar 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Mar 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Mar 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Journey by Alfred Lansing. New readers are always welcome!
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