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Going Public
Whether sleek and large or historic and unassuming, public libraries have undergone many transformations, inside and out, over their extended history.
They stand as fixtures in your neighborhood and may even be a recurring destination for your family. Whether sleek and large or historic and unassuming, public libraries have undergone many transformations, inside and out, over their extended history. But their essential role as a community center has been consistent and remains vibrantly alive.
The story of public libraries in Utah is one of clashing interests, creeds and classes slowly finding place for one another in a project of public service. That effort extends far beyond the accumulation of books and other resources for knowledge.
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Places in this story
- Salt Lake City Public Library
Free public library system: searchable catalog with holds and interlibrary loan, online card signup, ebooks and a mobile app, events and art…
- Utah Food Bank
South Salt Lake · Statewide hunger-relief nonprofit: food pantry partners, mobile pantries, volunteer shifts, and donation drives across Utah.