JULY EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY

Park City Library | Thursday, July 30 | 7:00pm

We're thrilled to welcome bestselling author Shelley Read to Summit County this month! On Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m., Read will speak in the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library (1255 Park Ave., Park City, UT 84060). Best known for her award-winning debut novel Go as a River, Read has earned praise for her powerful storytelling and rich connection to the landscapes of the American West. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the author and have books signed. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Dolly's Bookstore.

Check out the Event on our website for more information about the author.

All ages | Thursday, July 2

Celebrate 250 years of the U.S.A. with kid's patriotic crafts, birthday cake, music and all kinds of fun! For families with children of all ages. Hope to see you there!

Park City Library | Thurs. July 9 | 4:00pm-6:00pm

Join Sue Fassett of Dolly’s Bookstore for an engaging book club discussion of our One Book, Go As a River by Shelley Read. Afterward, enjoy a special presentation from Tagge’s Famous Fruits, where you’ll learn about their story, the rich tradition of peach farming in Utah, and sample a variety of delicious peach products.

The book club begins at 4:00 PM and runs for one hour. Tagge’s presentation starts at 5:00 PM, followed by a tasting.

Ages 12-17 | 2:30 pm

Cool off at the library! We will be making beaded botanicals and enjoying some sweet treats! This program is intended for teens ages 12-18. Register on our website or by calling the library!

Kamas Branch| Mon. July 27 | 3:00 PM

Come enjoy snacks, games and stories while learning to write your own story at our Tween Writing Workshop! This program is for tweens ages 9-12.

Kimball Jct. | Ages 18+

Emerging Issues is an adult discussion program that includes pre-readings, viewing a video together in class then breaking into small discussion groups. This month the topic is In _____ We Trust: Where to Turn Amid a Crisis of Trust. Exploring sources of trust in an era when traditional institutions struggle to maintain credibility. View preview video here. Hosted by Bob Shallenberg. Space is limited and registration is required.

Kimball Jct. | Tues, July 14 | 5:30 PM

Give your old books a new story by turning them into bouquets! Friends of the Summit County Library is sponsoring a monthly adult art class at the Kimball Junction Branch (Room 133) every second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Various artistic ideas will be explored in each class. All supplies will be provided. *Class size is limited to 12 participants, so registration is required. Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun evening of socializing and creativity.

Friday-Saturday, July 3-4

All Summit County Library branches will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on Monday, July 6. 

Friday-Saturday, July 24-25

All Summit County Library branches will be closed on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 for the Pioneer Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 27. 

VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENTS

Tuesday, July 14 at 5 PM

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

Thursday, June 16 at 12 PM

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.”

Tuesday, July 28 at 12 PM

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!

BOOK & FILM CLUBS

The Summit County Library currently offers a variety of book clubs for different age groups and interests. Check out this month’s selections below and click on a cover to learn more. All are welcome!

Book to Film Club

Classic Film Club

Coalville Book Club

History Book Club

Kamas Book Group

Library Chess Club

Sips n’ Stories Book Club

New Items List

Bookmobile Schedule

Virtual Displays

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