The Utah State Library is dedicated to helping Utah’s librarians grow professionally — it’s a key part of our mission, vision, and values. As our Training Coordinator Rachel Lenahan puts it: “One of the goals here at the Utah State Library is to empower Utah’s librarians through ongoing training, sharing ideas and success stories, and providing tech support.” Rachel works …
Spring is in the air! We are celebrating the abundance of nature resources available at Utah’s libraries. From seed libraries to education programs, your local library might be your gateway to exploring and appreciating the outdoors. Programs and Events: Provo City Library is offering three upcoming programs for adults to connect with nature: Provo City Library’s Growing Intention program offers …
Congratulations to Helper City Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond. In a town with a population of around 2,200, Helper City Library is essential to the community. The library is part of the Utah State Library Beehive Library Consortium, offering access to research …
Volunteering to record books and edit for the Utah State Library Blind and Disabled Program is fun – just ask Dave Toronto, who has been a volunteer at USL for 15 years and says it’s so fun to hear feedback from patrons who like the way you read. “I love to read books.” said Dave. “This is a perfect way …
As we wrap up this month celebrating the love we have for Utah libraries, we want to share a service we love to provide. Did you know that the Utah State Library offers interlibrary loan service for libraries, library branches, and bookmobiles throughout Utah? Sarah Pitkin, the interlibrary loan librarian at the Utah State Library has a superpower, finding things. …
Visiting schools, senior citizen centers, and neighborhoods, our four bookmobiles deliver library services to our rural patrons in Garfield, Kane, Piute, Iron, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne, and Utah counties. Our bookmobile headquarters offer free Wi-Fi, computers, study spaces, and host story times and fun children’s activities. The bookmobile program at the Utah State Library has been improving the quality of life …
Congratulations to Tremonton City Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond. “This shows that all our efforts to serve the community we live in is important and worthwhile. I love that the staff get this recognition for all their hard work and dedication.” says …
This year, a record number of libraries were awarded the Quality Library Award. This prestigious award is presented to Utah libraries that exhibit exemplary standards in multiple facets of library service, including a commitment to serving patrons and enhancing the quality of life in their communities. Congratulations to the 28 Utah libraries awarded the Quality Library Award for outstanding service …
This December the Utah State Library and the Utah State Library for the Blind are celebrating all things cozy. All month long we are highlighting the Danish concept of Hygge which focuses on conviviality, wellbeing, and comfort. Utah libraries embody these concepts. They are places where the community gathers, where people can find helpful resources, or the perfect cozy read. …
The Utah State Library offers a variety of tools and training for Utah libraries and their staff. We offer so many great library services, some of them have been overlooked. Read on to discover our services that will help your library career, patrons, and community. Here are six Utah State Library services Utah’s librarians need to know about: Up your …
Spooky season is here! Utah libraries are here to help you make the longer, cooler nights extra special for the little ones in your life. We think it’s time to start the fall tradition of reading together. Did you know that reading frightening tales can help with children’s emotional and cognitive development? This world can be a scary place. “Scary …
October is the perfect time to experience the thrill of horror with your book club. Our Book Buzz collection has something spooky for everyone, whether you’re looking for something blood-curdling scary, or something a little more mild. These book club picks come straight from Utah State Library’s Book Buzz Coordinator Rae Schumann and Amanda Rock, the social media manager. We’re …