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Monday
Book Baby
Chapman Branch Library  11:00 a.m.  Storytime
for the youngest crowd!

Family StoryTime
Main Library  7:00 p.m.  Bilingual stories
(English/español) for children ages 2-8 and their
grownups.

Kids' Corner Storytime
Stories and a craft for kids every Monday
morning.   Registration is not required.    Ongoing
Each Monday in the Murray store, check with them
for exceptions.


Tuesday
Book Baby
Anderson-Foothill Branch Library  10:00 a.m.  
Storytime for the youngest crowd!

Preschool Storytime
Anderson-Foothill Branch Library   11:00 a.m.  
Stories and merriment for preschoolers.

Preschool Storytime
Day Riverside Branch Library  11:00 a.m.  Stories
and merriment for preschoolers.


Wednesday
Book Baby
10:00 a.m.  Storytime for the youngest crowd!  
Main Library, Sweet Library, Sprague, Day-
Riverside

Preschool Storytime
Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library  10:30 a.
m.  Stories and merriment for preschoolers.

Preschool Storytime
Main Library   11:00 a.m.  Stories and merriment
for preschoolers.

Read to Me or I’ll Read to You
Chapman Branch Library  4:00 p.m.  Choose a
book to be read aloud, or read aloud yourself.


Thursday  
Book Baby
Anderson-Foothill Branch Library  10:00 a.m.  
Storytime for the youngest crowd!

Preschool Storytime
Main Library  10:00 a.m.  Stories and merriment for
preschoolers.

Preschool Storytime
Anderson-Foothill Branch Library  11:00 a.m.  
Stories and merriment for preschoolers.

Book Baby
Main Library  11:00 a.m.  Storytime for the
youngest crowd!

Family Storytime
Day Riverside Branch Library  7:00 p.m.  An
evening storytime for the entire family.



Friday
Preschool StoryTime
Chapman Branch Library  11:00 a.m.  Stories and
merriment for preschoolers.

Bedtime Storytime
Fun and stories for kids every Friday evening.   No
registration necessary.   Ongoing Each Friday at
the Sandy Barnes and Noble.  Check with them
for exceptions.   7pm  


Saturday
Dog Day Afternoons
The City Library and R.E.A.D.® offer children
the opportunity to read to therapy animals in a
positive, non-threatening, fun environment. No
registration is required--just come and pick your
favorite book and a dog for a terrific reading
experience. Today dogs are at the Chapman
Branch, the Day-Riverside Branch and the Main
Library.  1-3

Storytime at King's English
A special storytime for youngsters at
 The King's
English
.. Registration is not required. For ages
three to six.   Ongoing, but check with the store
for exceptions.  11am at the store in Sugarhouse.

Super Saturday Storytime
Stories and a craft for kids every Saturday
morning.  Registration is not necessary.  Ongoing
each Saturday, but  check with the store for
exceptions.   11am at Murray Barnes and Noble,
11am at  Midvale,  and Downtown stores.

Once Upon a Storytime
...in a land far, far away...   Barnes & Noble 1pm  
5249 S. State, Murray, (801) 261-4040

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June

·        1  Sunday

·        2  Monday

Music in Motion  
A class for tots 18 months to three years, Music in Motion is a thirty minutes of
singing, dancing, and exploration with musical instruments. Sign up at the
information desk at Discovery Gateway. http://www.discoverygateway.org    
Classes are at 11am and noon.


·        3  Tuesday

Backyard Safari
Everyone can create fun buggy crafts at Bingham Creek Library. New Craft
each week. Drop in anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.   

Baby Toddler and Me
10:30am.  Baby through 2+. A four week session featuring a story, songs,
fingerplays, and a short playtime for your baby and toddler. Parents/caregivers
must accompany children. No registration required.   Park Library

Summer Storytime
10:30am.  Stories, fingerplays, songs, and wiggles for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5.  East
Millcreek Library

Time for Tots
Time for Tots is an interactive class for children ages 18 months to three years.  
Parents become a master storyteller and will help develop children’s critical thinking
skills.  This half hour class is held every Tuesday at 11, noon, 2pm and 3pm in the
Curiosity Shop.  Sign up at the inforation desk.


·        4  Wednesday

Princess Party Special Storytime
10:30am.  Join all the other princesses and princes in the land for royally fun
activities & a lovely art project. Ages 2-7.  Riverton Library

Sing Along with Bubbles
You’re invited to Pottery Barn in Trolley Square to see Bubbles the singing
clown at 10 or 11am.  Free admission.  602 east 500 South.

Creative Kids
An interactive class for children 4-8.  Young artists will be guided in creating with a
variety of materials, including paing, clay, and glue.  This half hour class is held on
Wednesdays at 11, noon, 3 and 3pm in the Curiosity Shop.  Sign up at Discovery
Gateway’ Information Desk.


·       5  Thursday

Little Scientist
A 30 minute, hands-on class for children 2-5. Children are encouraged to ask
questions about nature, seek answers, collect things, count, measure, make
observations, and experiment. Sign up at the information desk at Discovery
Gateway.
http://www.discoverygateway.org    

Princess Party Special Storytime
10:30am.  Join all the other princesses and princes in the land for royally fun
activities & a lovely art project. Ages 2-7.  Riverton Library

Baby ‘n’ Me Toddler Storytime
10:30am.  Ages 6 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Pre-reading skills
start to develop at birth! Learn how to use nursery rhymes, books and music to
encourage language development in this storytime for infants and their caregivers.
Storytime lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute reading time. Call 944-7550
or register online. Hunter Library


·        6  Friday

Amazing Me!
Children 3-7 will participate in a 30 minute, hands-on class about health, safety, and
self-esteem. Sign up at the information desk.  Takes place at 11, noon, 2 and 3pm
in the Curiosity Shop in Discovery Gateway.  http://www.discoverygateway.org
Ages: 3-7    


·        7  Saturday


·        8  Sunday


·        9  Monday

Summer Reading Program: A Bug's Life--An Interactive Movie
Have you ever been bullied by grasshoppers four times your size? Poor Flik and
his ant colony have been bullied all of their lives! Come help the ants overcome the
grasshopper meanies at this fun, interactive screening.  Anderson-Foothill Branch
Library and Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library  at 7:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Program: A Very Buggy Readers Theater
Join the Library Book Worms for an evening of "bug-tastic" stories--you'll laugh,
you'll cry, and you may even fall in love...with a bug!  Main Library   7:00 p.m.

Music in Motion  See the 2nd for details.


·        10  Tuesday

Summer Reading Program: Buggly Bugs--A Story Event
Three professional storytellers tell fun, silly stories about bugs and insects.  
Chapman Branch Library  7:00 p.m.

Backyard Safari
Everyone can create fun buggy crafts at Bingham Creek Library. New Craft
each week. Drop in anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.   

Baby Toddler and Me
10:30am.  Baby through 2+. A four week session featuring a story, songs,
fingerplays, and a short playtime for your baby and toddler. Parents/caregivers
must accompany children. No registration required.   Park Library

Summer Storytime
10:30am.  Stories, fingerplays, songs, and wiggles for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5.  East
Millcreek Library

Babes & Tots Get Together
10:30am  Fingerplays, rhymes, songs and playtime. Ages 6 mos-2 1/2 years.  
Riverton Library

Time for Tots   See the 3rd for detail.


·        11  Wednesday

Summer Reading Program: A Bug's Life--An Interactive Movie
Have you ever been bullied by grasshoppers four times your size? Poor Flik and
his ant colony have been bullied all of their lives! Come help the ants overcome the
grasshopper meanies at this fun, interactive screening.  Day Riverside Branch
Library  2:00 p.m.

Bookworm Storytime
10:30am and 1:30pm.  Come join us for a buggy summer filled with songs, stories,
fingerplays, and other fun activities for all ages. No registration required.  
Whitmore Library

Creepy Crawly Storytime
10:30am  Pre-schoolers are invited to participate in a buggy good time with stories,
music and crafts to celebrate the Summer Reading Club.  Holladay Library

Drop-in Storytime
10:30am  Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. Ages 3-7  Riverton Library

Creative Kids  See the 4th for detail.


       12 Thursday

Storytime in the Park
Meet us at the Lindsey Gardens playground (9th Ave. & M Street) for stories
and fun!  Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library  3:00 p.m.

Baby ‘n’ Me Toddler Storytime
10:30am.  Ages 6 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Pre-reading skills
start to develop at birth! Learn how to use nursery rhymes, books and music to
encourage language development in this storytime for infants and their caregivers.
Storytime lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute reading time. Call 944-7550
or register online. Hunter Library

Little Scientists   See the 5th for details.


·        13 Friday

Summer Reading Program: A Bug's Life--An Interactive Movie
Have you ever been bullied by grasshoppers four times your size? Poor Flik and
his ant colony have been bullied all of their lives! Come help the ants overcome the
grasshopper meanies at this fun, interactive screening.  Main Library  2:00 p.m.

I am Amazing  See the 6th for details.


·        14  Saturday

·        15  Sunday

·        16  Monday
Summer Reading Program: The Luck o' the Irish or Just Dumb Luck?
by Paradise Puppetworks
It's almost spring equinox and Paddy McFee, 302-year-old senior leprechaun and
sole guardian of the gold, has inconveniently chosen this particular time to fade
over. What to do? Come and find out!  Day Riverside Branch Library  7:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Program: A Bug's Life--An Interactive Movie
Have you ever been bullied by grasshoppers four times your size? Poor Flik and
his ant colony have been bullied all of their lives! Come help the ants overcome the
grasshopper meanies at this fun, interactive screening.  Sprague Branch Library  
7pm.

Music in Motion  See the 2nd for details.


·        17  Tuesday

Time for Tots   See the 3rd for detail.

Baby Toddler and Me
10:30am.  Baby through 2+. A four week session featuring a story, songs,
fingerplays, and a short playtime for your baby and toddler. Parents/caregivers
must accompany children. No registration required.   Park Library

Summer Storytime
10:30am.  Stories, fingerplays, songs, and wiggles for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5.  East
Millcreek Library

Puppet Show
10:30am  Puppet shows are always fun.  Come see!  Ages 2-10 at Riverton Library

Backyard Safari
Everyone can create fun buggy crafts at Bingham Creek Library. New Craft
each week. Drop in anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.   


·        18  Wednesday

Puppet Show
10:30am  Puppet shows are always fun.  Come see!  Ages 2-10 at Riverton Library

Bookworm Storytime
10:30am and 1:30pm.  Come join us for a buggy summer filled with songs, stories,
fingerplays, and other fun activities for all ages. No registration required.  
Whitmore Library

Creative Kids  See the 4th for detail.


·        19  Thursday

Storytime in the Park
Meet us at the Lindsey Gardens playground (9th Ave. & M Street) for stories
and fun!  Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library  3:00 p.m.

Little Scientists   See the 5th for details.

Baby ‘n’ Me Toddler Storytime
10:30am.  Ages 6 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Pre-reading skills
start to develop at birth! Learn how to use nursery rhymes, books and music to
encourage language development in this storytime for infants and their caregivers.
Storytime lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute reading time. Call 944-7550
or register online. Hunter Library


·        20  Friday

Summer Reading Program: A Bug's Life--An Interactive Movie
Have you ever been bullied by grasshoppers four times your size? Poor Flik and
his ant colony have been bullied all of their lives! Come help the ants overcome the
grasshopper meanies at this fun, interactive screening.  Chapman Branch Library  
2:00 p.m.

I am Amazing  See the 6th for details.


·       21  Saturday

Summer Reading Program: Buggly Bugs--A Story Event
Three professional storytellers tell fun, silly stories about bugs and insects.  Main
Library
2:00 p.m.


·        22  Sunday

Summer Reading Program: Bugged--Irritating Tales
from Obee City   The Starry-Eyed Puppets present incredible insect tales.  
Sprague Branch Library  2:00 p.m.


·        23  Monday

Music in Motion  See the 2nd for details.


·        24  Tuesday

Time for Tots   See the 3rd for detail.

Summer Storytime
10:30am.  Stories, fingerplays, songs, and wiggles for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5.  East
Millcreek Library

Backyard Safari
Everyone can create fun buggy crafts at Bingham Creek Library. New Craft
each week. Drop in anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.   


·        25  Wednesday
Summer Reading Program: The Buzz on Insects
The strange, the weird, the truly awesome, and the horrifically grotesque?learn
facts about the world of insects at this creepy-crawly program. Get ready to be
grossed out!  Day Riverside Branch Library  2:00 p.m.

Bookworm Storytime
10:30am and 1:30pm.  Come join us for a buggy summer filled with songs, stories,
fingerplays, and other fun activities for all ages. No registration required.  
Whitmore Library

Creepy Crawly Storytime
10:30am  Pre-schoolers are invited to participate in a buggy good time with stories,
music and crafts to celebrate the Summer Reading Club.  Holladay Library

Drop-in Storytime
10:30am  Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. Ages 3-7  Riverton Library

Cuddle Bugs
Join us for songs, nursery rhymes and fun times in a storytime made especially for
babies up to 2½ years with an adult. Learn about ways to help your child be ready
to read when the time comes. Storytime lasts 15 minutes followed by a 15 minute
playtime.  Draper Library at 10:15.

Reading Bug Express
11:15am  Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with a participating
adult. Catch the Reading Bug Express for FUN!   Draper Library

Creative Kids  See the 4th for detail.


·        26  Thursday

Storytime in the Park
Meet us at the Lindsey Gardens playground (9th Ave. & M Street) for stories
and fun!  Corinne and Jack Sweet Branch Library  3:00 p.m.

Little Scientists   See the 5th for details.

Baby ‘n’ Me Toddler Storytime
10:30am.  Ages 6 months to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Pre-reading skills
start to develop at birth! Learn how to use nursery rhymes, books and music to
encourage language development in this storytime for infants and their caregivers.
Storytime lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute reading time. Call 944-7550
or register online. Hunter Library


·        27 Friday

I am Amazing  See the 6th for details.


·        28  Saturday

·        29  Sunday

·        30  Monday

Music in Motion  See the 2nd for details.

The Princess and the Pea
10:30am  Ages 2-6. The Utah Puppet Theatre presents this favorite fairytale
about what makes a true princess.  Sandy Library