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Read Local Book Festival
2025-10-25 10:00:00 2025-10-25 13:00:00 America/Denver Read Local Book Festival LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT LOCAL READ? The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors. Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)

Saturday, October 25
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 10:00:00 2025-10-25 13:00:00 America/Denver Read Local Book Festival LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT LOCAL READ? The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors. Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)

Provo Library

Ballroom (Academy Wing)

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT LOCAL READ? The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors.

Authors in many genres and age ranges will be present with activities, giveaways, signings, workshops, panels, and more! Readers and writers of all ages welcome! For more information, visit www.provolibrary.gov/readlocal

This Utah Humanities Book Festival Event is made possible through partnership with Utah Humanities. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Bookish | Author Event |

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Tween Minecraft Club
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome.
Registration is now closed
LEGO Crew - Bears
Wed, Oct 08, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide the LEGOs! Simple building concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display. For kids ages 5-8.
Registration is now closed
Library Kids - Light Up Fireflies
Thu, Oct 09, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
This event is full
Tween Thursdays - Owl Pellet Dissection
Thu, Oct 09, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
This event is full
Superhero Academy
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)
Whizz! Bang! Pow! Save the world at Superhero Academy! For children ages 3 and older. No babies, please. All little superheroes must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must also have a ticket.
Superhero Academy
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)
Whizz! Bang! Pow! Save the world at Superhero Academy! For children ages 3 and older. No babies, please. All little superheroes must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must also have a ticket.
Witch's Brew
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Double, double, toil and trouble! Find all the ingredients for the witch's brew and put them into the cauldron at the Children's Desk. Get a small prize when you're done!
Homeschool STEAM Time - Financial Literacy
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us each month to learn about a new subject and participate in a STEAM challenge.
This event is full
Witch's Brew
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Double, double, toil and trouble! Find all the ingredients for the witch's brew and put them into the cauldron at the Children's Desk. Get a small prize when you're done!
Witch's Brew
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Double, double, toil and trouble! Find all the ingredients for the witch's brew and put them into the cauldron at the Children's Desk. Get a small prize when you're done!
Library Kids - Hairy Monster
Thu, Oct 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 9:00am
Tween Thursdays - No-Sew Monster Stuffies
Thu, Oct 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 9:00am
Witch's Brew
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Double, double, toil and trouble! Find all the ingredients for the witch's brew and put them into the cauldron at the Children's Desk. Get a small prize when you're done!
Witch's Brew
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Double, double, toil and trouble! Find all the ingredients for the witch's brew and put them into the cauldron at the Children's Desk. Get a small prize when you're done!
Family Mandarin Chinese Calligraphy Class
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for a bilingual story read in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a step-by-step Chinese calligraphy walkthrough!
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 9:00am
Tween Minecraft Club
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
LEGO Crew - Costumes
Wed, Oct 22, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide the LEGOs! Simple building concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display. For kids ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
Book or Treat - Featuring Kristyn Crow
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom
Come listen to author Kristyn Crow! Following a 30-minute presentation, kids will have the opportunity to meet Kristyn and trick-or-treat around the library. Costumes are encouraged!
Tween Thursdays - Egyptology Training
Thu, Oct 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
Library Kids - Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern
Thu, Oct 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
Guys Read Book Club - The Mona Lisa Vanishes
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For ages 9-12.
10:00 a.m. Children's Creative Dance Class
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Provo Library - Story Room
FOR KIDS AGES 3-6 Come join us for a free creative dance class taught by qualified instructors from Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company! Wear comfortable clothing; formal dance attire is not required.
10:45 a.m. Children's Creative Dance Class
Sat, Oct 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
Provo Library - Story Room
FOR KIDS AGES 3-6 Come join us for a free creative dance class taught by qualified instructors from Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company! Wear comfortable clothing; formal dance attire is not required.
11:30 a.m. Children's Creative Dance Class
Sat, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
FOR KIDS AGES 3-6 Come join us for a free creative dance class taught by qualified instructors from Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company! Wear comfortable clothing; formal dance attire is not required.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Family Movie Night - Captain Underpants
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Come watch a movie at the library! Blankets are welcome.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Homeschool Hangout - Ancient Greece
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
An opportunity for homeschool kids (ages 5-12) and their caregivers to socialize as they play board games, color, play with toys, or read books.
Girls Read Book Club - Small Spaces
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For kids ages 9-12.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Library Kids - Pom Pom Spider
Thu, Oct 30, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Tween Thursdays - Candy Haunted House
Thu, Oct 30, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Fri, Oct 31, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Hop, spin, and search along the Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Children's Library! Receive a small prize at the Children's Desk when you've finished.
Karate/Self-Defense Class - For 5-12-Year-Olds
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Provo Library - Story Room
Come try out our karate/self-defense class, where you will learn some basic moves, a defense against an attack, and get to break boards!
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Creator Kit - Beaded Corn
Sun, Nov 02, All day
Provo Library
Supplies will be provided; you bring your creativity! Borrow the kit from the First Floor Reference Desk for use in the library. Questions? Call 801-852-6661
Take and Make Crafts - Turkey Finger Puppet
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Take Home Crafts
Pick up a free take-home craft kit for children ages 0-12, limit 8 kits per family.
Autumn Tree Sticker Hunt
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find an orange circle sticker hidden in the Children’s Library and help fill in the autumn tree poster! Get a small prize at the Children’s Desk for participating.
My Robot - BYU Young Company
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom
A free performance for young audiences and their families. Register online.
Autumn Tree Sticker Hunt
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find an orange circle sticker hidden in the Children’s Library and help fill in the autumn tree poster! Get a small prize at the Children’s Desk for participating.
Autumn Tree Sticker Hunt
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find an orange circle sticker hidden in the Children’s Library and help fill in the autumn tree poster! Get a small prize at the Children’s Desk for participating.
Autumn Tree Sticker Hunt
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find an orange circle sticker hidden in the Children’s Library and help fill in the autumn tree poster! Get a small prize at the Children’s Desk for participating.
Tween Thursdays - LEGO Build
Thu, Nov 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 9:00am
Library Kids - Dinosaur Pasta Skeletons
Thu, Nov 06, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 9:00am
Autumn Tree Sticker Hunt
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find an orange circle sticker hidden in the Children’s Library and help fill in the autumn tree poster! Get a small prize at the Children’s Desk for participating.
FIRST Robotics Demonstration - with Mecha Knights
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Drop-in for a robotics demonstration and to drive a robot and ask STEM questions of the Mecha Knights Robotics Team!
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