salt lake city public library

texascamps

I was looking for a free attraction to take the kids while visiting SLC. It was summer so I also wanted air conditioning. There is expensive snack food in the lobby area so eat before you come. Or, you can bring food and eat on the roof. We rode the glass elevators up and down until we got bored with that then went into the library. We spent hours in the different themed cubbies on the children's floor. There are plenty of computers and things called books. We found a comfortable couch and got a stack of books and sat there and read for hours. Then, for fun, we rode up the glass elevator to the roof and walked the big staircase that eventually takes you to the ground floor. Then we walked back up the staircase. It gives you incredible views of the city. Parking is expensive and they don't validate. So next time, if I visit again, I might take the train from the hotel and not have to pay for parking.

PatriciaC580

The Salt Lake City Library is a magnificant property on the outside and a wonder on the inside. Plan to take some time discovering all the platforms and programs.

MovingUte_9

I'm not sure I can properly evaluate the Salt Lake Public Library's holdings and resources, but it is architecturally magnificent and we have always found the staff friendly and helpful. It's also right downtown and therefore within easy walking distance of a number of other important sites.

patriciah847

What a beautiful facility! I would love to work here. They have an impressive collection at a time when other public libraries are discarding their print collections.

GlobalArizona

Located right off the TRAX (Light rail) line, this multiple floor library has all the special departments you'd expect for a capitol-city library. Also on ground floor you'll find shopping and a couple eateries. Outside is just as useful. concerts, fountains, and lazy readers scattered about enjoying the sun and a good book. I believe it's also home to every homeless person in Salt Lake City. What can you do?

Shootinnewz

The Salt Lake City library once was a great place I took my children to often, years later I don't even visit without children. It's not that the homeless individuals are violent or anything, although loud, belligerent and obnoxious at times, but it's all that seem to visit it anymore. All the tables and chairs seem to be used for sleeping in rather than reading a book. Good luck trying to get on a computer, the staff supposedly monitors the time but expect to wait a while... If you like architecture, its worth checking out. If you're just looking for a book, head over to another branch...

elaineo709

Special exhibits,open area with small shops,art,several floors of library,underground parking(pay)close to several excellent restaurants and downtown salt lake

DDLee10

The architecture is wonderful! There are cozy nooks with fireplaces, quiet tables and comfy reading areas. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable and reasonably friendly. The children's section is fantastic, with both a great selection, and wonderful, imaginative places in which to read. The place is beautiful at night, and the city lights and sights are well viewed from the higher levels in the building. This is a favorite of my young teens.Now for the downside. Parking can be a challenge, and prepare yourself for the smells, sights and feelings associated with dealing with a lot of homeless people. We've never had an unpleasant dealing with any person at the library- everyone has been polite, but it was a little disarming the first few visits.

MikeO266

What a nice library but try and use the bathrooms and you will be out of luck. THe homeless use this as a place to rest and sleep and the bathrooms to wash up and bathe. I am not trying to pick on the homeless population. I feel for them. Just a factual review.

ElizabethB938

This is a pleasant place to visit, even if you have no use for a library. There are interesting shops on the ground floor, a beautiful walk around the building and rooftop. There are exhibits to view on various floors, and often there are concerts and movies.

preslavak

If you are in SLC, you must go to see the library. It's an architectural miracle and if you love books, this is just an added bonus.Every March/April and October there are some huge used book sales. There's also a souvenir shop and a coffee shop inside the building.

FriesAndFoieGras

On a cold Sunday afternoon, when most other attractions were shut, this was a lovely spot to hide from the wind.The children's section was huge. Plenty of sofas and chair to sit and read with your little one. They loved the themed rooms they could curl up and read in (an attic filled with rafters, and ice cave...) or play hide and seek in! There were small play areas for the little toddlers too.A pity though, that restrooms are 2 floors away. Those on the same level were open to patrons only. The rooftop was closed and so we missed the view, as well as a peek at the beehives on the roof. We weren't the only ones seeking refuge from the cold. I counted at least 4 rather disheveled folks at the ground floor section. One had a folded up cardboard sign tucked under his arm and muttered an unkind remark as we walked past. Just as we were leaving, the cops came to remove a drunk and belligerent man who was creating a scene.Fantastic library, but I'd make sure to keep a close eye on my kids while in there.

petera847

Great for visiting families both inside and out. Take a walk break outside and on ramps or elevators up to fantastic rooftop vistas, or tap into vast public library resources for all ages. Ground floor architecture includes large walking square with ancillary small community rooms, shops and sitting places with Wi-Fi access.

1961eugene

Wow, this library is awesome in all respects. From the park to venors we loved our visit to this libray. If you go, take the walk to the roof top seating/garden. In my travels this library is now my fav : )

906deannan

I just love our library here in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has such amazing architecture, and it is so functional as a library with beautiful windows, and nooks and areas to read and research. It is a wonder in itself