Bob Ross Paint-Along
Follow along with an episode of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross and paint your own happy little trees.
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Let's Have a little evergreen tree, and he lives right there. He's a nice tree.
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Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week DiscussionsCelebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week 2017 with two community discussions on banned and challenged books.
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Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.
Betty FriedanSavvy Senior Movies
At 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, the Main Library hosts films about and starring seniors.
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If Opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
Milton BerleSustaining Your Small Business
Join the Library and experts from Salt Lake SCORE to explore topics related to business ownership. In May, find out how marketing yourself and managing your personal brand can help you build a dedicated client and fan base.
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Salt Lake City Performance Art Festival
Oct 6–7Experience live performance art suitable for all ages and interests. This festival features 12 local and out-of-state artists, each presenting original pieces
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Computer science and machine learning can make rapid advances that seem really incredible.
Bill MarisJoin the University of Utah School of Computing and The City Library for a lecture series about the impact of computer science on our society and culture. Topics include algorithms and bias, the science of air quality, and technology and arts collaborations.
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Performing, for me, has always been a very inner process
Barbra Streisand12 Minutes Max
A monthly showcase of short new works and works-in-progress by local artists in many disciplines. One Sunday a month, come see new pieces in music, dance, writing, film, theater, performance art and the like, each 12 minutes or less.
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As any small business owner knows, starting a business is not glamorous work.
Kevin McCarthySimple Steps for Starting Your Business
Join Salt Lake SCORE for a workshops that will help you get your start-up off the ground. Participants will meet with business mentors to discuss the steps involved in starting a business, and will learn the keys to success.
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Sweet Reads at Avenues Proper
4th Tuesday of Each Month, 7–9pmGet to know new faces from your neighborhood and expose yourself to books you might not normally read at this monthly book club gathering. Gatherings taking place February and later will focus on a pre-selected title.
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Vision begins with the eyes, but it truly takes place in the brain.
Fei-Fei LiThe Pursuit of Social Change
Marmalade Branch invites all to become inspired and informed at our series of events featuring dynamic talks from live local speakers, TED Talk videos, and conversations with your community. The October event will be centered on "The Pursuit of Social Change," presented by Agustin Diaz.
The Salt Lake City Library hosts art exibits throughout the year. We also lists citywide exhibits here and in our events calendar. If you are a local artist, click on "Call for Entries" to get involved.
Things Lost to Time Come take a trip down Memory Lane in the Special Collections and discover what we have lost. Main Library Special Collections
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Popular Religiosity: Photography by Armando Solórzano. Ph.D. Presentation: Tue, Sep 5, 6-7pm, Rooms B & C Reception: Tue, Sep 5, 7-8:30pm, Lower Urban Room Main Library, Lower Urban Room Gallery
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Assorted Artworks by Mansa Adams Reception: Mon, Sep 11, 6:30–8pm Main Library, Level 2 Canteena
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A Land Further North: Images from Iceland Reception: Sat, Sep 9, 4pm Chapman Branch
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Watercolor: East vs. West Paintings by Yidan Guo Reception: Fri, Aug 11, 6–9pm Finch Lane Gallery, 1320 East 100 South, Salt Lake City 84102
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: An Installation by Laura Sharp Wilson Reception: Fri, Aug 11, 6–9pm Finch Lane Gallery, 1320 East 100 South, Salt Lake City 84102
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Exhibits are chosen by a staff committee according to the needs and interests of the community, the variety of shows, the artistic quality of the works, and the suitability of format for each library's physical space. Submissions are accepted twice annually: during the two-week periods prior to April 10 and October 10.
TEEN ART EXHIBIT CALL FOR ENTRIES
Teen artists and art instructors, submit your or your student's portfolio to be featured at The City Library! We are always on the lookout for original art exhibitions for the Main Library's Canteena Space on Level 2, and welcome submissions year-round.