JOIN THE CHALLENGE
The Summer Reading challenge is for all ages including Kids, Teens, and Adults and runs from June 1st – August 15th. Read for 40 days during the summer and earn prizes along the way! After you’ve completed the challenge, stop by the library to receive your rewards and enter a drawing for your chance to win 1 of 11 prizes. Paper trackers are available at the library or HERE to download and print from home.
Special Events
Tie-Dye Party
June 13 from 10:00-12:00 | South Library Lawn
You bring the T-shirt we provide the dye. All Ages. Registration required.
Firefighters Blast!
August 5 @1:00 p.m. | Park Softball Field
15-minute fire hose summer cool down. Prepare to get wet and arrive early. All Ages.
KIDS Programs
Game Zone
Mondays @4:00 p.m. | Murray City Library (166 East 5300 South)
Game Zone is an opportunity to beat the summer heat and play different games from STEM activities, puzzles, bingo, board games, video games, ping-pong, and more!
Stories in the Park!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays @10:00 a.m. | Murray Park Gazebo (202 E Murray Park Avenue)
Our regular Stop in for Stories program is returning to the park for outdoor fun full of books, songs, and action rhymes for kids ages 2-7 and their families. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. Check our events page for any last-minute updates or changes.
Summer Shows
Wednesdays @1:00PM | Murray Park Pavilion #5
| Jun 3 | Marcus | Funny Man Who Does Tricks |
| Jun 17 | Stories with Bluey | Special Character Storytime |
| Jul 1 | Scales and Tales Utah | Educational Reptile Show |
| Jul 15 | Randel McGee | Ventriloquist with Groark the Dragon |
| Jul 29 | Taylor’s Tiny Troupe | Animal Petting Zoo |
| Aug 12 | Story Adventures with Janine | Be Part of the Story |
Children Matinees
Thursdays @ 2:00PM | Murray Park Pavilion #5
| Jun 4 | Raices Hispanas | Ballet Folclorico |
| Jun 11 | Dusty Roses Duo | Folk Music |
| Jun 18 | Rick Schwimmer | German Cow Bells |
| Jun 25 | Kenshin Taiko | Taiko Drumming |
| Jul 2 | Patriotic Ensemble | Patriotic/Variety |
| Jul 9 | Ballet Center Inc. | Dance/Ballet |
| Jul 16 | Paul Brewer | Magic |
| Jul 23 | Angel Martinez | Vocalist |
| Jul 30 | TBD | TBD |
TEEN Programs
Teen Time
Thursdays @3:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
Teen Time is a summer program to engage with fun activities exploring science, art, games, and more!
Teens Create
Every First Wednesday @3:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
Teens Create is our monthly arts and crafts program. Try different mediums and express your imagination.
Special Activities
Crazy Catapults
July 22 @1:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
A chance to learn about catapults and engineering with the University of Utah. For grades 6–12.
Bug Out Bash After-Hours Party
July 31 @5:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
A night of games, food, and fun.
ADULT Programs
Writing Group
Every First Thursday @6:30 p.m. | Murray City Library
Writing Group for Adults lets your imagination come alive through expressive writing that takes a deeper dive in exploring different aspects of writing.
Adults Create
Every Second Thursday @6:30 p.m. | Murray City Library
Adults Create helps explore self-expression, relieve stress, and boost brain power with creative art activities for adults.
After-Hours Fun
After-Hours Bingo
June 26 @6:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
A fun night of calling numbers and screaming “Bingo!” to win some prizes!
After-Hours Bunco
July 18 @6:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
A fun night of dice shaking and throwing to win some prizes!
After-Hours 80s Night
August 14 @6:00 p.m. | Murray City Library
A blast from the past! Party like it’s the 80s with trivia, music, crafts, and snacks!