Lit Loot is the Library's Mystery Box for teens. Each FREE Lit Loot box is full of treats, surprises, and a library book picked out just for you. Sign up for a Lit Loot box from your favorite City Library location, enjoy, and return the book and the box—you keep the rest!
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A CURATED BOX FOR SLC TEENS!
This year's special virtual Teen Squad is a summer-long teen volunteer program, completed online from the comfort of your own home. Teen Squad volunteers assist librarians, work on special projects, and learn more about the library. Salt Lake-area teens who meet certain criteria are invited to apply.
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THROUGH SAT, MAY 15
Teen Zine Team is a weekly online hangout session where teens can meet new people, and get creative! Teens with any level of artistic experience are welcome in this inclusive, casual group. Sign up to receive your own zine-making kit, with scissors, glue, collage paper, stickers, gel pens, and instructions.
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EVERY THU
4–5PM
OVER ZOOM
Track your reading, earn prizes, and have a keepsake to look back on after graduation. You can pick up your free 100 Books journal at any City Library's Holds To-Go area, or register for a digital tracker at slcpl.beanstack.org.
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START YOUR READING JOURNEY TODAY!
HUM, The City Library’s free local-music steaming service, has reached 195 albums! This spring, the catalog has been updated with 25 new albums from a diverse group of local artists representing all sorts of genres. Hear for yourself what makes the local music scene so exciting.
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LONG LIVE LOCAL MUSIC!
This club is an inclusive, safe, weekly hangout for LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies. Enjoy conversation and casual activities. For ages 12–17 only.
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AN LGBTQ+ CLUB
FOR TEENS
The City Library’s new Teen Blog is a digital space designed just for teens. Our Teen Librarians will regularly update the blog with DIY projects you can do from home, virtual events, reading recommendations, articles, and more!
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CITY LIBRARY TEENS
Tweens ages 10–12 can join our online book club to socialize, have fun, and discuss different books and topics.
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NOW HAPPENING VIRTUALLY!
2ND & 4TH MONDAY, 4–5PM
Teens, The City Library is looking for your creations to highlight on our new Teen Blog and other online collections! Showcase your work, show off your skills, and be a part of this special city-wide collection.
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SUBMIT ORIGINAL ART, WRITING, MUSIC, VIDEO, OR PHOTOGRAPHY.
HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning tools, including live tutoring, expert writing assistance, collaborative learning, targeted skills building, test prep, and self-study options.
HelpNow also offers live assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
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DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP. NOBODY GETS THROUGH SCHOOL ON THEIR OWN.
MICHELLE OBAMA
The City Library's connection to OverDrive provides cardholders with access to free downloads of eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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CURIOSITY IS THE WICK IN THE CANDLE OF LEARNING.
WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD
The City Library's app makes it easy to search the Library's catalog on the go, see items you have checked out, and place holds. You can access mobile-friendly versions of the Digital Library's online resources, use your Library card's barcode right from the app, and so much more!
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DOWNLOAD THE LIBRARY MOBILE APP!
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