You can once again take a “hike” in the heart of downtown! The Main Library's signature Crescent Wall has reopened after a 10-month renovation project. The wide, gently climbing staircase begins in the south end of Library Square at the Civic Center, near the former Leonardo building. The wall rises six stories to the Library’s Rooftop Terrace, one of Salt Lake’s most unique spaces to relax, read, and take in majestic views of the city skyline, the Wasatch Mountains, and the Salt Lake Valley as it stretches to the south.
Book Recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month that focus on the stories, communities, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. Link in Bio.
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AAPI Heritage Month
NONFICTION
"Kuleana: a Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i" by Sara Kehaulani Goo
Native Hawaiian Memoir, Family History, Journalistic
FICTION
"Chlorine" by Jade Song
Chinese-American Fiction, Literary Horror, Competitive Swimming
GRAPHIC NOVEL MEMOIR
"Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story" by Sarah Myer
Korean-American Graphic Novel Memoir, Transracial Adoption, Exploring Identity
TEEN:
"Everything We Never Had" by Randy Ribay
Multigenerational YA Fiction, Filipino-American History, Father-Son Relationships
MIDDLE GRADE:
"The Door Is Open: Stories of Celebration and Community" by 11 Desi Voices edited by Hena Khan
South Asian–American Short Stories, Set in a Community Center, Friendship and Belonging
CHILDRENS:
"Tala Learns to Siva" by Netane Kealani
Samoan Dance and Culture, Family Traditions, Picture Book
Did you know that the Ballpark Library Lab has outdoor holds lockers? The lockers can be accessed 24/7, so you can place a hold, set Ballpark as the pickup location, and pick it up any time! These lockers were recently honored by FE Technologies with an award for Outstanding Locker Design. If you have a busy schedule, give the lockers a try.
The mural on the Ballpark Library Lab and the art to match on the hold lockers was done by local artist @caroznilsson !
Library pets and their book recs 🐾📚
Swipe through to meet some of our library staff’s adorable pets and the books they’d pick! This is only part one… more pet-approved picks coming soon. 💛
#Library #SaltLakeCity #Pets #BookRecs #SLC
We took parks week to the Salt Lake City Public Library (@slcpl ) so host Ali Vallarta (@whyitsali ) could live out her lifelong dream of turning the page of the rare 1860 “Bien Edition” of John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America.”
You can find the book on display on the 4th floor of the Main Library.
The bee box that was decorated by the community is officially up and being used by our new hive! Look at all those cute thumbprint bees. 🐝🎨👀
Come visit the Library Bees on Level 5 at the Main Library.
#Bees #Library #SaltLakeCity #Community
“Be more whimsical, do something silly”… Librarians: “Say Less”✨📚💛 Because the library can help bring all of us some extra joy.
Ps. I spy Bob Ross 🎨☁️🌲
#Library #Whimsy #Librarians #SaltLakeCity
After picking up your Library holds, you’re only a two block walk from all of our small business neighbors! Get some fresh air and a little treat—two-hour garage parking is on us.
Local Businesses Featured:
· Ken Sanders Rare Books
· Sound Brew Coffee
· Baby’s Bagels
· Big Dipper Sandwiches
· Krua Thai Restaurant
· Chez Nibs
· Xiao Bao Bao
· BodyBar Pilates
· MillCrepes Cafe
· Church and State:
Hallowed Ground Cafe & Gifts
Hidden Oak Creamery
Mother Plants & Goods
· Oasis Games
· Charlie Chow’s Dragon Grill
· Les Bánh Mì
· Stoneground Italian Kitchen
· The English Garden
· Art at Main
· Salon at Library Square
· Hugo Coffee
· The Library Store
Did you know Salt Lake City wanted to put a porpoise pond at Gallivan?! The @slcpl took us on a “behind the books” tour to check out all the parts of the library you’ve never been to.
Stop #3: Host @whyitsali takes a peek at the archives, the automatic book sorter, and the museum of lost bookmarks.
“No photos” trend… library edition! Our library staff definitely deserve the spotlight! 📚💚 Thanks for all you do to make the library such a welcoming place.
Friendly reminder: we filmed this trend for fun, please always ask for consent before photographing anyone at the library.
#NoPhotos #Model #Trend #SaltLakeCity #Library
Bestselling author David Grann was at the Main Library on Thursday, April 16 for a lively talk about his books “The Wager” and “Killers of the Flower Moon”, how to find the heart of a story, and his adventures at sea and in library archives. Read more about the evening in our blog, link in bio.
Thanks to the Salt Lake City Library Foundation for bringing us this very special evening with David Grann. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can help support the mission of the Salt Lake City Public Library follow @slclibraryfriends .
Y’all blew the roof off IBD this year. 200+ crawlers completed the sprint. Huge thanks for showing up and showing love to your local bookshops. Now who’s in for the marathon?
