We checked out the Salt Lake City Public Library while on vacation in SLC. It's an architectural…read morefeast with 4 stories and natural light pouring in through all the glass! All of the levels and common areas had an abundance of space and tall ceilings! The stairs and elevators were close together and easy to navigate. The Children's Library on the downstairs level was adorable! It brandished childrens' artwork, play tables and many other fun ideas. We ventured through each level and then made our way to the rooftop which had a lot of seating and spectacular views of downtown SLC and its surroundings. The weather was perfect to stay up there and chat for an hour. We also visited the Library Bees- we didn't expect to find Langstroth hives inside a library. This is the coolest library I've been to in the US. If you love books and libraries this is a can't miss experience.

Is this the most amazing library in the country?? I can't imagine a better one. My kids spent 1.5…read morehours in just two of the little alcoves in the kid floor downstairs. It's incredible. There's an enclosed outdoor area as well, an "attic," so much tactile stuff, even an enclosed play pen for littles with walls of board books. And that's just one of five floors (+ rooftop garden). There are shops and a cafe on the main entrance. They give you two free hours of parking, which will FLY by. Honestly, I could live here.

I went for the ballet, stayed for the vibes…read more This library feels like a secret. Like if you know, you know. It's modern in that clean, beautiful way where you suddenly feel like a better person just by walking inside. I had time before the show started, so I wandered around pretending I had my life together, which honestly was very believable in that lighting. The staff was so sweet and genuinely helpful. Like not just "here's your answer" helpful, but "I love my job and also hope you have a great day" helpful. Rare and deeply appreciated. There are big windows everywhere, comfy seats, little pockets of calm where you can read, think, or journal about how magical the place is. I would come here even without a performance, just to sit and pretend I'm writing my novel or about to run into someone who's about to change my life. Also, yes, there's a rooftop patio, and yes, it's as dreamy as it sounds. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time, probably with a lavender tea, trying not to romanticize everything but definitely failing.

Dang, you so pretty! I mean, when they build a library, they really build a library. SLC Library…read morepeeps have already proven that with the downtown wonder, but even though this lil' guy is just a wee one, doesn't mean they didn't make it nice, because they really made something wonderful. I was looking to plan a meeting and as a card carrying member, I remembered that they let you book rooms here for free with your library account. We grabbed one of the study rooms, booked it out several days in advance, and had a really productive time. You can only book two hour blocks total, but how handy is that? The library itself is beautiful inside and out, with stories worth of stories (see what I did there?). The room we were in was on the second story, but now that they're building that massive structure to the north, the northerly views are obstructed. Still, that second story has an outdoor deck area that looks like it would amazing in better weather. Kudos to SLC Library for planting this in the up-and-coming Marmalade District and making it a fixture for years to come.

Cute little library in the heart of Sugarhouse. I came here for a La Leche League meeting, which…read morewas held in the basement conference room. I was really impressed by the meeting space. It was large and spacious, very clean, and plenty of chairs. There also appeared to be an overhead projector available. The library is small but has all the basics and the staff is super helpful. They have a decent sized kids section. If you follow your google maps GPS to get here just know there is little to no parking along highland. It's better to park in the shopping center parking lot, which is where the library front doors face anyway.

I adore this library! It is super historic and you can tell! It also has the date it was made in…read moreand I think it's the 1800's. It's in Sugarhouse and a smaller more intimate branch. Definitely not nearly on the same page as the downtown public library. Although you can use the same card for it because they are affiliated. I've returned books here that I checked out downtown and they're very helpful here. Also lots of resources when you walk in the front such as City Weekly but also local non profits that helps out in different areas. A really wonderful library that is just the cutest most historic library I've seen yet! I wouldn't be surprised if it was the oldest library in Utah.

So now that we've been in South Jordan for almost a year, my wife, and I finally decided to obtain…read moreour new library cards to provide another avenue of entertainment for our whole family. I love that we can download e-books and periodicals online too. I was very impressed with the South Jordan Branch Library. it is part of a much larger county organization and we can enjoy books and other entertainment from all community branches. Not only does it have extensive resources and events, but it is beautifully decorated as you can see by the pictures below. Staff are knowledgeable and courteous, and we enjoyed browsing through music, book, and even DVDs. An extensive calendar of events is also available for the community to take advantage of. If you haven't gotten your library cards, go to any local branch and they will have you ready in under five minutes. Just bring a form of ID and proof of residency, like a utility bill. They said even my four-year-old granddaughter can get a card with an adult. Stop by soon and let me know what you think!

Love the 3D printer support! Staff is extremely helpful. Love the isolation pods too.read more

I drove out of the parking garage at work with 3% battery on my phone and an hour or so to kill…read morebefore I needed to be somewhere nearby. With my last vestiges of electricity I searched library in maps and made my way here. I walked in with headphones on, made my way through an air conditioned, peaceful oasis, that was clean, quiet, and open. No one talked to me or asked me for anything. I sat in a comfortable chair, charged my phone, watched a show on my laptop, sent some emails, and went on my way. Weird to feel totally at home surrounded by strangers in a place I've never been. We don't deserve libraries.

Woahhh now this is a hidden gem if I've ever seen one. Big fan of solid places like these where I…read morecan go study and spend a night evening either by myself or with a group of friends. There is plenty of parking, which is nice seeing as this is Salt Lake City and I typically have to plan on walking 15 minutes no matter where I decide to go. The building itself is in great condition, large library with plenty of computers and places to sit. Nice and open, friendly employees, and a clean atmosphere. There is also a quaint cafe if your stomach starts growling (which is convenient because it's a library, so SHH), I have yet to try out their selections, but you know I will soon. It is also a recreation center, so grab a ball and shoot some hoops! The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of drinking fountains, basically I'm just saying I'd easily live here. TIPS & TRICKS: * It's in the perfect location, too. Right next to a bus stop (Bus 228). * Nestled off the busy roads of 3300 S and 2300 E, you're close to the 215 Belt Loop if you need to get somewhere else.

Lots of parking spaces. Very pretty. Super quiet inside. Muzak versions of pop songs softly…read moreplaying. Friendly staff. You do have to be let into the bathroom which is annoying but I get it. Otherwise a nice place to read between activities.

Haven't yet graced (or is it cursed?) the library with my profane presence though she's such a…read morelittle cutie of a place--quite a petite perimeter, yet sturdy and tall she is. Haven't darkened her doors yet, but I just wanted to give a shout-out where props are due: AN OASIS OF WIFI. A public library with public Wifi generously stretching a long ways out--gettin' it DONE for me some 20-30 yards away. Super thankful. Tremendously useful for the Xfinity WiFi pilgrim. Danke schön, Frau Lake.

This library has outstanding programming. On a Wednesday night in July 2025 they had a concert…read morefeaturing a young country singer that was outstanding. On Thursday night of that same week, they had a Yoga Instructor (Jonnie) leading a fun yoga session at the same amphitheater. Not only is the programming great, but the people there are super friendly. What a great place

Good acoustics in their intimate amphitheater. Parking fills up fast but always space on the street.read more

Wow, wow, wow. I was completely blown away by this bookstore. From the outside it looks like an old…read morecar shop, but once you walk in, it opens into a whole new world. Every section feels thoughtfully curated into vintage, used, new, special editions. There is truly something for everyone. I instantly fell in love. The children's section was beyond adorable, and the vintage area pulled me in like it was that era. It's a big bookstore giving antique vibes.

It is so fun to go in and look at the huge selection of books but also all of the other things that…read moreare in there. The staff is fantastic! It's a highly recommended fun place to spend an afternoon.

"The only thing that you absolutely need to know is the location of the library." -- Albert…read moreEinstein For my entire life, I've been obsessed with the library. There's so much wonder and awe packed into those places and regardless of which library I visit, I feel the same feeling. I stopped by this one for an event-a community book club. How appropriate right?! We had a private reserved room for our discussion and could see the bookshelves through the glass wall. It was perfect! This library, as I'm sure many do, had a section for children, teens and adults. That makes it nice for people to browse age-appropriate books and maybe make some friends while they are here.

Staff inside answering the phones were enthusiastic and cheerful. I liked their energy! I came on a…read morerainy day and some visitors were taking shelter in there. It was kind of weird to see a sharps containers in the bathroom, but I can understand why they would have that, given a need for it. It's kind of a small library, but I may not have found most areas of the building. The library was nice and clean and bright, despite the gloomy weather outside.

This library holds genealogical records for over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. Its…read morecollections include over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; and 700 electronic resources.

This was a fantastic experience and it is completely free. It doesn't matter who you are or what…read moreyour religion is, if any. If you have any interest in your family history, you should give this a try. Here is how it works: you walk in the front door where you will be greeted. You will be steered toward a computer and introduced to someone who will help you get set up. You will then answer questions which help populate your family tree. That's it. I guess some people are limited to 30 minutes per computer session but our extremely friendly and energetic helpers stayed with us and guided us for nearly an hour. When we had pretty much exhausted our efforts, they printed out a nice color copy of the family trees we had developed and even rolled our printouts into a very sturdy cardboard tube. This was a wonderful and very unique experience. I highly recommend it.