Library Tutorials Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Children's Book Festival

Children's Book Festival

Featuring Jennifer A. Nielsen
2026-05-09 10:00:00 2026-05-09 13:00:00 America/Denver Children's Book Festival Meet New York Times Best Seller Jennifer A. Nielsen, escape the Titanic before it sinks, make a Roman mythological craft, and cross the Berlin Wall in an obstacle course! Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)

Saturday, May 09
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-09 10:00:00 2026-05-09 13:00:00 America/Denver Children's Book Festival Meet New York Times Best Seller Jennifer A. Nielsen, escape the Titanic before it sinks, make a Roman mythological craft, and cross the Berlin Wall in an obstacle course! Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)

Provo Library

Ballroom (Academy Wing)

Meet New York Times Best Seller Jennifer A. Nielsen, escape the Titanic before it sinks, make a Roman mythological craft, and cross the Berlin Wall in an obstacle course!

Free books for participants ages 12 and under while supplies last. Kids must be in attendance to pick up a book.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 9-12 | Ages 5-8 | Ages 0-2 |

EVENT TYPE: | Special | Kids | Family | Bookish | Author Event |

TAGS: | Kid-Friendly | Books | author |

Provo Library
Phone: 801-852-6650
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming events

Skip Programs for Children widget
Spring into Spring Break!
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Fun, bouncy things can be found everywhere in spring! Solve the riddles and do the tasks to get a small prize at the Children's Desk!
Library Kids - Yarn Wrapped Flowers
Thu, Apr 09, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Tween Thursdays - Bingo!
Thu, Apr 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
Spring into Spring Break!
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Fun, bouncy things can be found everywhere in spring! Solve the riddles and do the tasks to get a small prize at the Children's Desk!
Spring into Spring Break!
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Fun, bouncy things can be found everywhere in spring! Solve the riddles and do the tasks to get a small prize at the Children's Desk!
Homeschool STEAM Time - Build Your Own Mini Cities
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Noche de Talentos
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
¡Ven y brilla con luz propia en nuestra Noche de Talentos! Es necesario registrarse. Las artistas deberán recoger las reglas y una hoja de inscripción en el mostrador de información.
Library Kids - Sock Dragon Puppet
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am
Tween Thursdays - Giant Board Games
Thu, Apr 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, April 13 2026 at 9:00am
El Día de los Niños Celebration
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Come to the Library for crafts, games, and stories to celebrate El Día de los Niños
Tween Minecraft Club
Wed, Apr 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, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
LEGO Crew - Earth Day
Wed, Apr 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, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
Tween Thursdays - Pom Pom Hedgehogs
Thu, Apr 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, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
Library Kids - Paper Plate UFOs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
Guys Read Book Club - War Horse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For ages 9-12.
Family Movie Night - The Wild Robot
Fri, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Come watch a movie at the library! Blankets are welcome.
Monster Mashup Family Drawing Activity
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Provo Library - Story Room
Do you love to draw? Join Amber DeHaas, the creator of Monster Mashup, to create silly, unique monsters using simple drawing prompts.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
Tummy Time Together
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for a fun, supportive playtime just for babies! Caregivers can socialize, share and learn from one another while babies play and explore. No older siblings, please.
The Magic of Disney - Acting Up
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom
Step into a world of magic and music with this unforgettable, hour-long live show featuring your favorite costumed Disney characters! Registration required. Please register for only one performance
The Magic of Disney - Acting Up
Mon, Apr 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom
Step into a world of magic and music with this unforgettable, hour-long live show featuring your favorite costumed Disney characters! Registration required. Please register for only one performance.
Homeschool Hangout - Poetry
Tue, Apr 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 - The Westing Game
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For kids ages 9-12.
Library Kids - Cardboard Tube Ewoks
Thu, Apr 30, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am
Tween Thursdays - Homemade Glass Photo Magnets
Thu, Apr 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, April 27 2026 at 9:00am
Karate/Self-Defense Class - For 5-12 Year-Olds
Sat, May 02, 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, April 27 2026 at 9:00am
Take and Make Crafts - Pop-Up Cat Card
Mon, May 04, All day
Take Home Craft
Pick up a free take-home craft kit for children ages 0-12, limit 8 kits per family.
Butterfly Hunt
Mon, May 04, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
Butterfly Hunt
Tue, May 05, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
Butterfly Hunt
Wed, May 06, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
Boogie Babies
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 11:25am
Provo Library - Story Room
Bring your babies and toddlers (ages 0-2) to a dance party just for them! Move your bodies and boogie to celebrate May! No older siblings, please.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Boogie Babies
Wed, May 06, 11:35am - 12:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Bring your babies and toddlers (ages 0-2) to a dance party just for them! Move your bodies and boogie to celebrate May! No older siblings, please.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Butterfly Hunt
Thu, May 07, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
ABC Party
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Provo Library - Story Room
Kids and caregivers, stop by the story room for an ABC Party! Do fun activities to show off your early literacy skills!
Butterfly Hunt
Fri, May 08, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
Butterfly Hunt
Sat, May 09, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Find the different colored butterflies hidden around the Children's Library and bring your completed paper to the Children's Desk for a small prize!
Children's Book Festival - Featuring Jennifer A. Nielsen
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom (Academy Wing)
Meet New York Times Best Seller Jennifer A. Nielsen, escape the Titanic before it sinks, make a Roman mythological craft, and cross the Berlin Wall in an obstacle course!
See all events