Library News
Hunter Library
4740 West 4100 South
West Valley City, UT 84120
801-943-4636
Dec. 15, 16 and 17, all day, December Take-Home Craft. Come and get a fun holiday craft for the month.
Friday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to noon, Santa’s Toy Bag Puppet Show. Ages 3-9. Santa's toy bag has a hole in it, and all his friends at the North Pole try to patch it for him. The elves use a red patch, but the bag fills with valentines. The reindeer use a green one, but the bag fills with shamrocks. Only Mrs. Claus knows what to do to fix Santa's favorite bag.
Monday, Dec. 19, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Christmas Conjurer Magic Show. For families. What happened to The Grinch, and did you ever wonder what those reindeer games were that Rudolph wasn't allowed to play? Find the answers in this amazing Holiday magic presentation. FREE magic tricks for all children!
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 to 8 p.m., Great Reads for Girls: A Mother/Daughter Book Club. Ages 8-12 with caring adult. Join us for lively discussion, activities and lots of fun. This month's book is “Igraine the Brave” by Cornelia Caroline Funke.
Saturday, Dec. 24, library is closed.
Monday, Dec. 26, library is closed.
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 4 to 5 p.m., Hunter Anime Club. Japanese calligraphy! Discover the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy from a master, Masami Hayashi, using authentic brushes and ink.
Monday, Jan. 2, library closed.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Family Yoga. For families. Looking for a fun family activity that everyone can enjoy? Come stretch and laugh with your kids! Yoga is a fun way to spend time with your kids doing something you both will enjoy. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., What do I do with THIS? (Nooks, Kindles, iWhatevers and Mysterious Gadgets). Congratulations! You got a great new digital toy for Christmas! Now, how do you use it?
Bring your new toy all charged up and ready to roll to explore how it all works. You will need to have an email address before you attend this workshop. Please leave the kids at home unless they are using one of the new toys/tools.
Saturday, Jan. 7, 3 to 4:15 p.m., Teen Time. Join us for stuff you can make (it's free), or play games. Check out what's happening at the library.
Monday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to noon, Marvelous Mondays Story Time. Join Miss Susan for a fun story time full of music, stories, puppets and a craft to make and take home. This month's themes are: Fairy Tales, Winter, Monkeys and Jungle, Popcorn, Love and Hair.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Computer Classes in Spanish. Gratis!! Clases de Computación en Español:
una Serie de 4 Clases en Total:
(1) Computación para Principiantes
(2) Introducción a Internet
(3) Correo Electrónico (E-mail)
(4) Microsoft Word para Principiantes
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 4 to 5 p.m., No Girls Allowed. Boys ages 7-11 are invited to enjoy a fun hour of games, crafts and information designed just for guys. Theme is Nerds!
Monday, Jan. 16, library is closed.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Computer Classes in Spanish. Gratis!! Clases de Computación en Español:
una Serie de 4 Clases en Total:
(1) Computación para Principiantes
(2) Introducción a Internet
(3) Correo Electrónico (E-mail)
(4) Microsoft Word para Principiantes
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 to 8 p.m., Great Reads: A Mother/Daughter Book Club. Ages 8-12 with caring adult. Join us for lively discussion, activities, and lots of fun. Register online, at the library, or call 801-944-7550.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., Yarn Crafting for Adults and Teens. Join expert knitter, Librarian Jan, to learn knitting from basics to tricky stuff!
West Valley Library
2880 West 3650 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
801-943-4636
Monday, Dec. 19, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Boss the Reading Dog! Woof! Woof! Kids can improve their literacy and social skills by reading to a furry friend! Those in grades K-3 (ages 5-9) may sign up for a session to read with BOSS, a certified therapy dog. He’s a pit bull that loves to be read to! Visit the reference desk starting at 3:15 p.m. to pick up a free ticket for a 15-minute reading slot. Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday, Dec. 23, all day, Holiday Movie Marathon. Join us all day for a marathon of various Holiday movies! (Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.) Movies may be rated PG or PG-13. Children must have parental consent to attend if under age.
Saturday, Dec. 24, library closed.
Monday, Dec. 26, library closed.
Monday, Jan. 2, library closed.
Friday, Jan. 6, 3 to 5 p.m., Teen Gaming. Take a break from school and come play Wii and/or PlayStation for a while with other teens. (This is a teen activity—ages 12-plus only.)
Monday, Jan. 9, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Boss the Reading Dog! Woof! Woof! Kids can improve their literacy and social skills by reading to a furry friend! Those in grades K-3 (ages 5-9) may sign up for a session to read with BOSS, a certified therapy dog. He’s a pit bull that loves to be read to! Visit the reference desk starting at 3:15 p.m. to pick up a free ticket for a 15-minute reading slot. Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday, Jan. 16, library closed.
