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Meet the Sprague Teen Squad

6/25/2023

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by Stephanie H., Sprague Branch
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Hello!
I am pleased to introduce the wonderful teens helping at Sprague this summer!
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Annabelle

Annabelle is an avid reader. She loves the outdoors but the library is her favorite place to be!
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​Naomi

Hi! I’m Naomi (she/her). I’ll be a junior in high school next year. I enjoy reading, painting, and going on walks. Some of my favorite books are Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, and Loveless by Alice Oseman.
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Sammy

Hello! I’m a sophomore at Rowland Hall. This is my second summer volunteering at the Sprague Library. I enjoy helping people sign up for the summer reading program, so I’m happy to be back at Sprague this summer. I love to read, play video games, go to Lagoon with friends, and dance ballet. I have been dancing since I was 5 years old. I am participating in a 2 week intensive program with the Colorado Ballet this summer.  Hope to see you at the library soon!


​Daniel

Hi, my name is Daniel. Hopefully by the time you’re reading this we’ve already met. I like things that involve other people, particularly sports. I’m also always up for a game of chess and I love hunting for mushrooms. I like learning about people and I hope I can help more people soon.


Madeleine

My name is Madeleine and I am 15 years old. I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah! My favorite seasons are spring and winter! I love reading romance and fantasy books. My favorite all time book is To All The Boys I've Loved Before. I enjoy reading, dancing, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and cooking.


​Stephanie

I am the Teen Services Librarian at Sprague! I love having Teen Squad here at the library, all of the teens are creative, thoughtful and friendly. I am always impressed with them!  When I am not being a librarian I can be found gardening, bird watching or obsessing over The Real Housewives franchise.
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Teen Poetry Contest

6/25/2023

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by Stephanie C., Main Library
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Young poets and aspiring wordsmiths are invited to enter The City Library’s Third Annual Teen Poetry Contest!

This year’s theme is “All Together Now.” Local teens entering grades 9–12 in the Fall are eligible to submit their original work. Winners will receive a cash prize and a chance to read their work at a live event happening on July 29th at 1PM. Winning poems will also be shared on BiblioBoard and the Library’s Teen Blog.


​It's not too late to enter!

The submission period goes from May 1–July 15. Winning poems will be selected by a panel of librarians, teachers, and other community members. 

For more information, please visit slcpl.org/poetry

Happy writing!


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ACT Study Sessions

2/13/2023

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by Lexi, Day-Riverside Branch
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Did you know that it is not a requirement for teachers to help you prepare for the ACT Test?
It's actually something all students are supposed to work on independently.
But guess what! It doesn't need to be independent - come join our ACT Study Sessions at the Library!

You'll find yourself alongside students from West High, SLCSE, PHA, Hunter High School (and more!), working with college tutors to get a better grasp on your English, Math, Science and Reading sections. If you attend twice you get to keep an ACT Study book for your very own! The University of Utah's Bennion Center volunteers have a clear grasp on all things ACT and will help you with the parts of the test you want to focus on most. 

We always have snacks and would be thrilled to help you achieve your test goals  Study Sessions run from January 19th-April 9th. Registration is available but not required! 

We meet on Thursdays at Marmalade 3:30-5pm and on Saturdays at Day-Riverside 1-2:30pm. 

Visit slcpl.org/events for more details.


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Sprague's Bioactive Terrarium

1/23/2023

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by Stephanie H., Sprague Branch
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If you have been to Sprague Library’s Teen Space you may have noticed a large tank filled with plants. This is our bioactive terrarium. A bioactive terrarium is a replication of a natural environment inside a tank or aquarium. Often people create these as habitats for reptiles, spiders or other insects. The terrarium at Sprague is home to a colony of Dairy Cow Isopods, which are larger spotted cousins of roly-polys you may find out in your yard.

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The terrarium consists of four levels. The first level is LECA which are clay balls that retain water and act as a drainage layer. Over that a screen sheet is placed so that the substrate is separated so that it does not get messy. The substrate is a mix of soil and moss so that plants can be planted. On the very top is leaf litter which breaks down and adds nutrients to the soil.

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After that we added plants to the terrarium. A variety of philodendrons, peperomias and ferns are in our terrarium as they do well in humid environments. Finally the isopods are added. We started with 10 isopods and their colony has grown since then! The isopods eat leaf litter and decaying materials, which help keep the terrarium clean and free of mold. The terrarium also has a row of LED grow lights on top to ensure that the plants get the full spectrum of sunlight.
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Bioactive terrariums are a very fun hobby to get into. Make sure to check ours out the next time you come to Sprague!
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Upcoming Coding Workshops

1/18/2023

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by Claire, Anderson-Foothill Branch
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Learn a new computer coding skill with one of Anderson-Foothills Branch's most savvy Teen Squad members!

In this new series, called Community of Coding, teens and tweens can learn computer coding skills in monthly lessons. Sessions will take place on the 4th Saturday of each month at the Anderson-Foothill Branch, from 1–2 pm, from January to April 2023. Registration is required for each session and is limited to 10 people!

Click on the session title below to register for that date.


Sat, Jan 28, 1–2pm · Make Your Own Pong Game with P5.js
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Sat, Feb 25, 1–2pm · Pixel Art
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Sat, Mar 25, 1–2pm · Make Your Own Website
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Sat, Apr 22, 1–2pm · Interactive Story Adventure with Python
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The City Library's Scavenger Haunt!

9/23/2022

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by Christine, Chapman Branch
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Have you ever wondered about the spookier side of Salt Lake City? Join us for a spooktacular City Library Scavenger Haunt! From September 26–October 31, teens and adults can stop by any City Library to pick up a spine-tingling zine and bingo card. Inside you’ll find the gory details about hair-raising haunted places around the city. Complete a bingo by participating in different activities from the bingo card, such as creating a D.I.Y. haunted house, checking out a scary movie from the Library, or visiting one of the reportedly haunted locations in the zine!  Once you complete a bingo, bring your card into any City Library and pick up a prize. Go for a blackout to earn your very own paranormal investigation logbook. 
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Speaking of activities on the bingo card, don’t forget to attend the Chapman Ghost Hunt in October! In its 100+ year history, many strange occurrences have been reported at the Chapman Branch. On Friday, October 14, at 5:30pm, teens and adults will have the chance to learn about ghost hunting from Advanced Paranormal Services, then join an investigation to try to uncover Chapman's ghosts. Attendees can also enter a drawing to win ghost hunting tools. Will an eerie apparition reveal itself? Will books go bump in the night? We'll find out on this chilling October evening! To learn more and register click here.

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Helpful equipment to bring with you when visiting Salt Lake City’s haunted spots: a pen and paper to track your observations, voice recorder, camera, flashlight, extra batteries, and a mobile phone for emergencies. As you gain more experience and interest, you may wish to invest in video cameras, digital laser thermometers, even electromagnetic radiation detectors!

Locations that traditionally have more paranormal activity include: battlefields, forts, cemeteries, schools, and houses. If you’ve completed the scavenger hunt and would like to continue your investigations, start with some of those locations. 

Before you go: do some research on your location. What is its haunted history? This will help prepare you for potential challenges and learn about any reported paranormal sightings in the area. Check out the location during the day so you will be familiar with it. 

Never investigate alone! It’s safer and more fun to work with a partner or group. And as an added bonus, if you see something interesting, you will have witnesses!

Be respectful of property owners and spirits. Always ask permission to conduct a paranormal investigation and never trespass after hours or on private property. Talk to the spirits, let them know you mean no harm, and ask permission to take pictures. When you leave, thank them and ask them not to follow you. Leave the location as you found it. 

Follow your instincts. If you feel like taking a picture of something, do it. If you feel an overwhelming need to leave, follow that instinct. 

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