Duchesne County Library building against a blue sky

Duchesne County Library – Quality Library 2024

Congratulations to Duchesne County Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  “Applying for the Quality Library Award pushed us beyond our comfort zone, particularly in online marketing,” said Library Director Dan Mauchley, explaining what the recognition means to him and his team. “We view the qualifications for …

Utah-centric books spread out on a white table

Get Your Book Club Buzzing with Utah-Centric Reads

Do you want to start a book club? Are you already a member of a book club looking for your next great read? Do you want to explore stories that are deeply rooted in the history, landscape, and culture of the Beehive State? Then you need to know about Book Buzz, a fantastic, free program from the Utah State Library. …

A happy group of librarians dressed in Halloween costumes smile for the camera

Smithfield Public Library – Quality Library 2024 

Congratulations to Smithfield Public Library for earning the 2024 Quality Library Award! This is a major recognition for Utah libraries that show exceptional dedication and service to their communities.  From a temporary reading room in a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house in 1915, to now – Smithfield citizens have a rich history of prioritizing library services. …

Four teenagers do a handstand on the green grass outside the library. One teenager stands, and smiles for the camera.

Minersville Public Library – Quality Library 2024

Congratulations Minersville Public Library for earning the 2024 Quality Library Award! This prestigious award recognizes Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  “Minersville Public Library is the heart of our town, a welcoming hub for everyone from toddlers to seniors,” says Library Director Shannon Terry. “It’s a place where kids discover the magic of reading, teens find resources and support, …

A young boy in a sweater reaches for a book in a library

Parowan Library – Quality Library 2024 

Congratulations to Parowan Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  “The Parowan Public Library is resilient, creative, and community-focused,” says Utah State Library Director Cara Rothman. “The library is always working to make its services even better, so it’s always an important part of the …

An image of a welcoming, organized, and colorful children's library

Highland City Library – Quality Library 2024

Congratulations to Highland City Library for earning the 2024 Quality Library Award! This is a major recognition for Utah libraries that show exceptional dedication and service to their communities.  Opening in 2008 with a collection of 25,000 books, this library now offers over 40,000 items and 200,000 ebooks and audiobooks through the Beehive Library Consortium. Patrons also have access to …

A woman and her young child explore a library

Gunnison Civic Library – Quality Library 2024 

Congratulations to Gunnison Civic Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  Gunnison is a small town in Sanpete County with a population of around 3,500 people. Libraries play a particularly vital role in small towns, often serving as essential community hubs. Gunnison Civic Library …

A young woman shelves books

Level Up Your Library Career: Connect with the Utah State Library Today

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 …

Jane DeGroff stands behind the Fairview Library's seed library.

Spring, Seeds, and Stories

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 …

A woman in a polka dot sweater takes a library book off the shelf

Helper City Library – Quality Library 2024

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 …